Best "Unique Food" Experiences for Foodies/Chefs

[Aggiegirl1998]

So, we are heading to NY next week for a week of glutonous and amazing cuisine from street fare to per se. My question is what are some of the most unique food experiences in NY. Doesn't have to be fancy, but can be... only stipulation is that it must be unique and GOOD!

Thanks in advance!

[MsAlyp]

wd 50- molecular gastronomy in nyc, an experience.

[serious]

I haven't revisited, but the meal I had at Masa in Time Warner Ctr is unique/delicious food experience.

[eminencerouge1]

For seafood lovers, Pearl Oyster bar is a great place for lunch

[serious]

I prefer Mary's Fish Camp (Charles & W 4th.) Guess some would say it's the same thing.

[misnatalie]

Eating Their Words. An extremely unique combination of excellent food, theater and socializing. They hold a new event every month. I believe the next one will be in June.
http://www.eatingtheirwords.com/about...
I went to the one on the 29th of April and it was fantastic.

So if you come back to the city do not miss the chance to explore this

[maharani]

Umm, went to Degustation on Valentine's Day, and frankly can't see what all the fuss is about. Good to very good, some dishes were amazing, but overall not a transcendental experience. I know restaurants are often not at their best on V-Day, but still...

[ginsbera]

I would chalk it up to valentines day because I have a hard time believing it was not a great memorable meal. The fact that the chef and his sous chef prepare everything in front of you is hard to come by in the city without a ridiculous price tag. Even more, you can talk to Chef Genovart, I chatted with him about bone marrow and bone marrow foam. I think its the intimacy with the food and chefs that elevates it and makes the food taste better.

[ginsbera]

Degustation Wine and Tasting Bar check out the posting: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/387557

Kitchen Counter @ Beacon: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/484324

DiFara's Pizza - if you are a foodie you've heard of it and it's worth the trip

Head to a Greenmarket (Union Square is the best) and just get a few things to sample and walk around, it's wonderful

Katz's Deli - Corned Beef and Pastrami of course

Dumplings at The Dumpling House in Chinatown - cheap and fresh, great experience

[Aggiegirl1998]

Thanks, guys! I am looking forward to it! I leave tomorrow! ;)

[Lalalove]

If you like authentic and unique Chinese food, I recommend going to Flushing, Queens. Yes, the more popular Chinatown is located in Manhattan, but the better Chinatown is in Queens with the rest of the good authentic and unique food. If you like Szechuan (spicy and hot), I would try little Pepper or Spicy & Tasty. Go for the homestyle tofu at Spicy & Tasty, it's not to miss. In the alternative, you can try Cantonese at New Lok Kee (my personal favorite). Don't pass on the snails even though you may be intimidated, they are delicious! If you are vegetarian or just like vegetarian food, Buddha Bodai is a restaurant serving all the traditional and non-traditional Chinese dishes but with "meatless meat." You can get anything from fake lamb to lobster. Its also Kosher so the crowd often consists of Buddhist monks from the temple across the street, rabbis, locals, and CUNY Law students. Even if you decide not to eat, I would visit just for the grocery stores and bustling streets. While there you feel like you're in a busy city in China. Happy Eating!