I like pizza, but I love good pizza. So it’s not your old-school authentic Italian New York joint, but it’s damn good, and it’s Two Boots PIzza. Know of it. With locations all over the city now, and slices named for icons like “The Dude” and “Tony Clifton,” there’s no reason you can’t enjoy some of this goodness yourself. My favorite slice is the “Larry Tate,” with spinach, plum tomatoes, ricotta, and loads of french garlic, and my favorite location is Bleecker Street, both best enjoyed with my pal Nick.

And this pizza doesn’t give me gas, which says a lot.

Two Boots Pizza

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When I saw Chrissie Hynde sitting a table away from me at dinner, I knew that Candle Cafe was something special. Then, when the beautifully yet simply prepared meal was brought out, I was completely convinced. Being a vegetarian is so easy when the lovely folks at 3rd and 75th put so much love and spices into it. My favorite is the seitan steak, which Brad always orders and I end up eating half of, though I tend to always order the Paradise Casserole…something about the combination of sweet potatoes, baked beans, millet and spinach, topped in a rich mushroom gravy must remind me of my mother. Don’t ask.

Meat-eaters and Vegans alike will love the food here, and yes, it IS worth the hike to the Upper East Side. For a finer dining experience, try their new location, Candle 79, at 79th and Lex—which also offers a vegan Sunday Brunch! Yes darling, you CAN be fabulous and conscious at the same time.

Candle Cafe

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