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New York Post
3 days ago
- General
- New York Post
This is the best breakfast sandwich in New York, according to real New Yorkers — and it's not even on a bagel
Eat your hearts out, breakfast purists. The best sandwich for the morning in New York state isn't the classic bacon, egg and cheese roll. It's not even served on a bagel. Chowhound — a food website — listed the best breakfast sandwiches in every state based on Yelp reviews, Reddit threads, and community forums 'to see what locals actually rave about,' and prioritized spots with consistent and passionate customers. Advertisement 4 Shockingly, the beloved bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel is not the top choice. Brent Hofacker – Although New York-style bagels and bodega-made bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches have earned international acclaim, they apparently aren't the best morning option in the state — get out of here! According to Chowhound, the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast sandwich at Brancaccio's Food Shop in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, is the 'absolute winner' in New York — I do not like that Sam-I-am. Advertisement It's described as having a 'savory mix of pesto scrambled eggs, prosciutto cotto and fontina cheese on a thick roll.' Would you like them here or there? Well, according to online reviews, New Yorkers like them anywhere. The Yelp reviews note the Dr. Seuss-inspired sandwich at Brancaccio's to be 'absolutely delicious,' 'bonkers good' and a 'hangover-helper.' 4 The Green Eggs and Ham breakfast sandwich at Brancaccio's Food Shop in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, is supposedly a favorite in NYC. @mattyeaats/Instagram Advertisement NYers are certain to question its crowning as the 'best' breakfast sandwich in the state, where mayoral candidates are asked their order and are mercifully mocked if they get it wrong — we're looking at you, Andrew Cuomo, with your 'bacon, cheese and egg order'. 4 People can't seem to get enough of this breakfast sandwich. Brancaccio's Food Shop However, Brancaccio's sandwiches have earned the love of the locals — the opposite of former gubernatorial hopeful and 'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon's traditional lox and cream cheese with capers on a cinnamon raisin bagel order. 4 The Yelp reviews note the Dr. Seuss-inspired sandwich at Brancaccio's to be 'absolutely delicious,' 'bonkers good' and a 'hangover-helper.' Brancaccio's Food Shop/Facebook Advertisement Staten Island native Joe Brancaccio — known for his quintessential New York attitude — opened his 600-square-foot Fort Hamilton Parkway storefront in January of 2010. The former sushi restaurant sits just down the block from his grandparents' old house at East 3rd Street, East 3rd Street. It's since become a favorite, attracting foodies from near and far for their sandwiches. 'It's hard to overstate how much hype Brancaccio's Food Shop in Brooklyn gets,' Chowhound claimed. 'Foodies in the know head there for Italian-style sandwiches loaded with gourmet ingredients.' Along with the mouth-watering smells wafting from the shop, the tiny neighborhood gem is known for having the owner and former chef behind the counter most days, chatting with hungry customers and exclusively playing '90s hip-hop. 'The first time you're there, you're a regular; if you return again, you're basically family,' the Bklyner wrote back in 2015, honoring the shop's fifth anniversary. Advertisement Clearly, it's still a favorite. And though bagels and B.E.C.s were shockingly snubbed, the Green Eggs and Ham seems worthy of a try. You might like them, you will see.
Time Out
6 days ago
- General
- Time Out
Chowhound just named this Brooklyn breakfast sandwich the best in all of New York State
Move over bacon, egg and cheese: Brooklyn has a new breakfast royalty and it's wearing green. According to Chowhound's newly released roundup of the best breakfast sandwiches in every U.S. state, the crown for New York goes not to a greasy bodega classic but to an elevated, Italian-accented creation tucked away in Windsor Terrace. Enter the 'Green Eggs & Ham' sandwich from Brancaccio's Food Shop, a low-key neighborhood gem where the sandwiches are stacked and the lines are justified. Chowhound called out the shop's Italian-style approach and gourmet ingredients, but it's the sandwich's pesto scrambled eggs, prosciutto cotto and fontina cheese on a hearty roll that won reviewers over. 'It's hard to overstate how much hype Brancaccio's Food Shop in Brooklyn gets,' the article notes—and in this case, the buzz seems entirely deserved. This savory, herbaceous flavor bomb isn't your average hangover cure. Located on Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brancaccio's has quietly been serving locals since 2002, but this shoutout may put the small shop on the radar of sandwich pilgrims far beyond the 11218 zip code. The menu changes often, but the Green Eggs & Ham has become something of a signature. And with hours from Wednesday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm, you've got a solid window to chase the sandwich dream (just don't roll up on a Monday). The team at Chowhound compiled their list using thousands of Yelp reviews, Reddit threads and food forums, prioritizing places with consistent, enthusiastic praise and sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients. So while taste is subjective, the Green Eggs & Ham clearly made enough mouths happy to come out on top for the Empire State.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Why Buffet Salads Could Be The Biggest Danger On The Menu
With buffet options ranging from unlimited chicken fingers to all-you-can-pour soft serve, you'd think sticking to the salad bar would be one of the healthier choices at a self-serve restaurant. But you'd be wrong, maybe even dead wrong. It's not that the fresh veggies are bad for you, it's the world of harmful bacteria strains that can come with them. That's why Chowhound ranked salads as one of the worst foods to sample at a buffet. Unless washed properly and kept cold, salad greens make an ideal breeding ground for microbes like listeria and E. coli. Even slightly damaged salad greens can "bleed" juices that act as a potent food source for salmonella, and even allow it to grow in the refrigerator. And, while we know salmonella loves to infect chicken, bacteria in poultry are often destroyed during the cooking process -- something that raw salads aren't treated to. That may be why nearly 10% of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States can be linked to leafy greens. But it's not just the lettuce that can get you. Read more: 10 Items You Should Avoid Ordering From Outback Steakhouse Besides hosting E. coli's favorite vegetables, salad bars are an open invitation for various types of contamination. A room-temperature tub of Caesar dressing might not have been made with pasteurized eggs. How many unwashed hands have passed through the peppers, carrots, and tomatoes? Can a sneeze guard really keep off all the drippings from salivating customers loading up their plates? And is anyone making sure the tongs that handled raw shrimp didn't get accidentally dipped into the salad tray? These aren't just idle paranoias, either. Ask all the people who got food poisoning after having a "healthy" salad from a buffet. In 2024, the Harvest Buffet in Tacoma, Washington, was closed by health officials after a rash of diners were infected with norovirus. Old Country Buffet (which has now joined this list of chain buffets you'll never see again) was successfully sued for $11.4 million in 2015. The restaurant was found responsible for salmonella poisoning that left a man with long-lasting symptoms including sepsis, kidney failure, and even impaired mobility that led to broken bones. But the most bizarre case of salad bar salmonella might have been in 1984 when the Rajneesh cult purposefully contaminated the salad bars at 10 restaurants in a voting district in an attempt to keep people home sick to sway an election. All things considered, you're better off making your salad at home where you know can avoid food safety mistakes and bio-terrorists too. Read the original article on Chowhound.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fall River Eats: 2 city restaurants named among most historic in Mass. by Chowhound
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose. If you're having a hard time, we're here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or a quick stop for a tasty treat. This week, we take a look at two Fall River restaurants that were named by Chowhound as among the most historic in Massachusetts. Plus, we've got Father's Day specials and events, pizza, summer drinks, and even funnel cake fries. Let's dig in: A couple of Fall River's storied restaurants have been recognized by foodie site Chowhound, earning a place on the website's list of the '13 Most Historic Restaurants in Massachusetts.' The list, written by Hunter Reis, includes iconic places like The Wayside Inn, Union Oyster House, and Parker's Restaurant at the Omni Parker Hotel. Representing Fall River on Chowhound's list are Al Mac's Diner, and Sagres Restaurant. Al Mac's Diner, 135 President Ave., is instantly recognizable with its landmark sign and 'justly famous' declaration. 'In a city otherwise known for the Lizzie Borden murders and the chow mein sandwich,' Reis wrote, Al Mac's is an 'integral part' of Fall River's community. With Al Mac's representing breakfast, Sagres Restaurant is representing dinner. Fall River's oldest Portuguese restaurant, Sagres, 177 Columbia St., dishes up a Portuguese steak 'that is hard to beat,' Reis wrote. 'The best Portuguese food in America can be found in southern Massachusetts, and that's partly thanks to Sagres,' Reis wrote. 'This white tablecloth, old-school Portuguese restaurant opened in Fall River in 1976, starting an international dining trend that has stayed with the city ever since.' Sagres acknowledged the article in a Facebook post, saying, 'Since 1976, our mission has been to serve authentic, comforting Portuguese cuisine to the community we love. It's an honor to be recognized among the great food traditions of southern Massachusetts — and to be part of what makes this area so special.' They concluded by saying, 'We're proud of where we come from, and we look forward to sharing our table with old friends and new for many years to come.' Bbqs, sunsets, concerts: Set sail on a floating BBQ donut boat around Padanaram Harbor. Here's how. Towne House/Douro Steakhouse, 37 Purchase St., Fall River, is hosting a special brunch buffet for Father's Day on Sunday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu items will include applewood-smoked bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, sweet bread French toast, chicken and waffles, steak tips, grilled shrimp skewers, paprika-garlic corn cobbs, peach and prosciutto crostini, São Jorge mac and cheese, muffins, croissants, and a cheese table. The cost is $40. For more information about booking, call 508-617-4870. 'This is a piece of history': This stunning Victorian mansion in Fall River is for sale Mister Chicken, 652 Bedford St., Fall River, is taking tray orders for Father's Day. Call 508-675-4566. The Açores Family Restaurant, 317 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea, is offering a walk-in special on Father's Day from noon to 6 p.m. They'll have lapas, seafood rice, and Kona beer. No reservations; walk-ins only. Evelyn's Drive-In, 2335 Main Rd., Tiverton, is offering Father's Day specials all weekend long. Start things off with smoked bluefish dip. Entree options will include a marinated steak tip sub, queso burger, cod Mozambique, and a coconut shrimp dinner. For dessert, try the epic peanut butter brownie sundae. No reservations needed. Backyard, 140 Charlotte White Rd. Ext., Westport, is hosting a Father's Day bbq brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For table availability, and to make a reservation, call 774-264-8240. Fiorentina Italian Kitchen, 1833 N. Main St., Fall River, has chicken pesto pizza on special this week. It's made with grilled chicken, basil pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, a garlic crust, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and fresh-cut basil. Order online at or call 508-689-7957. Thyme Blossom, 10 Purchase St., Fall River, has announced what's available to sip on their June drink menu. Items include: A blueberry muffin latte, made with espresso, and blueberry- and maple-flavored syrups, then topped with cold foam and cinnamon powder. Fluffernutter cold brew, which is house cold brew paired with marshmallow and peanut butter syrups. Frozen lemonade, which is blended. A blueberry spritzer, made with sparkling water, lemonade and blueberry puree. The watermelon mint refresher, which is made with green tea, lemonade, watermelon syrup, and mint leaves. Get a taste of a county fair treat at, well, County Fare! The spot 937 County St. in Somerset has a new menu item: funnel cake fries. Fried dough-like fries are topped with powdered sugar, and your choice of chocolate or caramel dipping sauce. Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at kfontes@ or news@ This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River Eats: 2 city restaurants named among most historic in Mass.
CBS News
09-06-2025
- CBS News
No, you can't use your Costco card as Real ID at the airport, TSA says
Travelers who are headed to airports and hoping to use their Costco membership cards in place of Real IDs are out of luck. Travelers need a Real ID — or other acceptable form of identification — for domestic flights and for accessing federal facilities as of May 7. The Transportation Security Administration has warned fliers that the Costco card is not an acceptable alternative. "We love hotdogs & rotisserie chickens as much as the next person but please stop telling people their Costco card counts as a REAL ID because it absolutely does not," the TSA said in a post last week on social media. If you are planning to bring a rotisserie chicken on a flight, whether from Costco or elsewhere, the TSA says that's OK. "You bet your drumsticks! Cooked or raw, it's allowed in carry-on or checked bags. Gravy? Keep it under 3.4oz in carry-on," the travel agency said. A TSA spokesperson said the agency issues routine reminders to travelers about which forms of IDs are not accepted at TSA checkpoints, "including warehouse club membership cards." The TSA social media post about Costco cards came several days after Chowhound published an article titled, "How Your Costco Card Could Save You At The Airport." Chowhound updated its article on June 3 to clarify that "TSA does not explicitly state you can use a Costco card as a form of identification." TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers told SFGate she hears the rumor about Costco cards every year to 18 months. She said flyers presenting Costco cards to the TSA can create delays at the airport. "Essentially, what the process they're describing is … let's say you lost your ID and only had a Costco card in your pocket. That would help establish a baseline identity for you," Dankers told SFGate. "The TSA officer would use that as a starting point to confirm your identity, but they would still have to go through our identity verification process." In addition to Real IDs, passports, passport cards, U.S. Department of Defense IDs and DHS trusted traveler cards are considered acceptable forms of identification at TSA checkpoints. A full list of acceptable forms of identification can be found on the TSA website. The TSA says the list of acceptable IDs is subject to change without notice. Costco didn't immediately respond to a CBS News request for comment.
