I really like speaking in regards to the meals of New York City, the place I used to be born and raised. But that’s not simply bagels and pizza. Instead, when I’ve buddies on the town, I make them attempt the flavors of my New York City.

Those flavors embody pickles and mofongo, pork bao and jerk hen, bodega espresso and pastrami on rye. So many New Yorkers weren’t born in New York, which is a part of the rationale our meals is so good: It tastes like somewhat little bit of in all places.

I assumed quite a bit in regards to the tastes of residence whereas studying this pleasant spin through some of New York City’s most distinctive restaurants. And it obtained me desirous about you, and the place you would possibly take a buddy for an incredible native meal.

So, I’m asking readers of the Asia Pacific Morning Briefing: What do you feed guests to present them a real style of your hometown? Why is that this meals particular to you?

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