Rice to Riches

          Thought rice pudding was boring as a child? Think AGAIN! Rice to Riches will disintegrate any misperceptions you have about this delicious dessert. With flavors such as Cheesecake, Rocky Road, Rum Rasin, and Mascarpone your tastebuds will go for a rollercoaster ride. Too many options to decide your choice? NO WORRIES! There are unlimited samples!  Wonderful for noncommittal people… that is, until you have to commit. 

          Unfortunately, good rice pudding doesn't come cheap. A small will cost you roughly $7 but its all about the experience and eating something out of the ordinary. You can get PinkBerry or ice cream whenever you would like, but rice pudding is a rare find.

Rice to Riches Info:

37 Spring Street

New York, NY 10012

212-274-0008

http://www.ricetoriches.com

Bar 89

                                  Welcome inside Rizzo's favorite restaurant, Bar 89. Glad you can join!

          This place is near and dear to my heart. As a  "foody" obsessed with burgers, I will state that BAR 89 has THE BEST burgers my taste buds have ever tasted. If you are in the Soho/Noho area and are in the mood for some delicious American food, this is the place for you. Great sandwiches, huge salads and AMAZING BURGERS.

            Once finishing your delicious meal, head upstairs to check out the bathrooms for a sensory experience. Transparent bathroom doors that cloud over to opaque once you enter. 

Bar 89 Info:

89 Mercer Street

New York, NY 10012

212-274-0989

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-89-new-york

L&B Spumoni Gardens

          Consider yourself a connoisseur of Sicilian-style pizza? Sucker for a spumoni ice? If you answered yes to either/both of those questions, there is NO place better for you than L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn, NY. (http://www.spumonigardens.com) 

          This restaurant is considered a landmark in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Why? You wouldn't ask that question if you tasted it. But once their lips meet the light crunchy crust, adorned with mozzarella cheese beneath a layer of tomato sauce, they are born again.

          The Sicilian slice at L&B is very unique and special. It might have similar architecture to the way other places make their pies but don't let that fool you. L&B places the cheese directly on the dough. The cheese is then placed on top with a quick sprinkle of Pecorino Romano and a generous drizzle of olive oil to finish off the pie. When your lips meet the light crunchy crust, you will be born again. If that doesn't fulfill all your desires, their spumoni will definitely do the trick. This IS a MUST try. 

P.S. You will be in the company of many Guidos/Guidettes aka the REAL way to experience Brooklyn!!!

L&B Spumoni Gardens Info:

2725 86th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11223

718-449-1230

http://www.spumonigardens.com/home.html

Let the Food Journey Begin

Hey All - 

Welcome to my blog. My name is Christopher Rizzo (aka Mr.Foody). I am a HUGE food enthusiast. My blog will be geared toward finding the best food in the Unites States. I will post pictures, restaurant history and my food reviews. For all of you food lovers like myself, if you have any suggestions of great food finds, send them my way!