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If these sensory units do indeed exist, mine are dominated by whichever variety is activated by lo mein.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Sipsteria’s Beef Stroganoff

March 23, 2026 | 8:26 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Sipsteria’s Beef Stroganoff

The bite was rich, creamy and deeply savory, whereby the tangy sour cream blended perfectly with the hearty beef.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Parla’s Pizzas

March 16, 2026 | 7:39 AM

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Overall, Parla’s pizzas were fire, and their square pies largely on par with the deliciousness of Mama’s TOO’s.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Epices Bakery’s Croissant, Pastries… and Harissa!

March 9, 2026 | 8:33 AM

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Epices Bakery first came to my attention when loyal reader (and arguably my fiercest critic), the (in)famous Jay, recommended it.

Here’s the UWS Dish: The Grand Feast’s Cioppino

March 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: The Grand Feast’s Cioppino

Cioppino originated when Italian immigrants at San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf would add some of their catch to a communal pot.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Florentin’s White Bean Msabbaha

February 23, 2026 | 7:49 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Florentin’s White Bean Msabbaha

Of all the dishes I’ve covered for this column, Florentin’s white bean msabbaha might be most straightforward, yet it's super tasty and vibrant.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Dim Sum Sam’s Cantonese Steamed Dumplings

February 16, 2026 | 8:22 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Dim Sum Sam’s Cantonese Steamed Dumplings

Including the soup dumplings and the shu mai, I counted no less than 20 dumpling offerings on the menu.

Here’s the UWS Dish: French Onion Soup Battle, Episode II

February 9, 2026 | 8:43 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: French Onion Soup Battle, Episode II

Back by popular demand, calories be damned, here's Onion Soup Battle Episode II, focusing on the consensus picks of readers.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Mama’s TOO!’s Cacio E Pepe Pizza (and Others…)

February 2, 2026 | 8:22 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Mama’s TOO!’s Cacio E Pepe Pizza (and Others…)

Which of their classic 10 pies should I cover? Mama’s TOO! is unhelpful here as their actual motto is “Get’em all!”

Here’s the UWS Dish: Baazi’s Chicken Sirka Pyaaz (& G.O.A.T Bihari)

January 26, 2026 | 8:26 AM

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“What makes it so special is its minimalist philosophy: no heavy gravies, no excess spices."

Here’s the UWS Dish: 5 Napkin Burger’s Turkey BLT Baguette

January 19, 2026 | 8:31 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: 5 Napkin Burger’s Turkey BLT Baguette

Our food columnist, Abigael Sidi, takes a suggestion from our artist/essayist, Robert Beck, and reviews 5 Napkin Burger's BLT on a (real!) baguette.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Year in Review, One Through Fifty-Two

December 22, 2025 | 8:33 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Year in Review, One Through Fifty-Two

Discuss flavors, textures, ingredients, technique, and even the shyest of the shyest will start sharing ever-so-tiny pieces of their story.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Wave Hill Breads’ Wild-Yeast Sourdough Miche (and Sfogliatelle)

December 15, 2025 | 8:25 AM

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I decided to share my family’s best kept secret when it comes to Upper West Side culinary gems.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Simply Noodles’ Scallion Oil & Mushroom Noodles

December 8, 2025 | 8:20 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Simply Noodles’ Scallion Oil & Mushroom Noodles

The noodles are thin, springy, and firm, with a slight but real chew -- some of the best I’ve tried in the city.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Cafe Luxembourg’s Bibb Lettuce Salad

December 1, 2025 | 8:29 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Cafe Luxembourg’s Bibb Lettuce Salad

Cafe Luxembourg's Bibb salad is an elegant and structured ensemble of greens with a subtle gloss imparted by the dressing.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Jacob’s Pickles’ Poutine

November 24, 2025 | 8:27 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Jacob’s Pickles’ Poutine

When Jacob's Pickle's gigantic poutine arrived, I thought “three” -- as in, I'd need three friends to help me finish it.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Charles Pan-Fried Chicken’s Plate of Pan-Fried Chicken

November 17, 2025 | 8:39 AM

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There's a reason Charles Gabriel is called "the fried chicken king"; UWS Dish columnist Abigael Sidi explains.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Kossar’s BLT on a Bialy

November 10, 2025 | 8:37 AM

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Here’s the UWS Dish: Kossar’s BLT on a Bialy

Yes, in many ways, Kossar's bacon, lettuce and tomato on a bialy is the perfect BLT.

Here’s the UWS Dish: Moshe’s Falafel’s Sabich (With a Side of Falafel)

October 20, 2025 | 8:19 AM

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Moshe's sabich is mushy, messy, tasty, filling and delicious– the kind of sandwich that leaves you satiated for a week!

Here’s the UWS Dish: Murray’s Sturgeon Shop’s Herring (Schmaltz, Matjes, and Pickled in Cream Sauce)

October 13, 2025 | 8:56 AM

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The key to the supreme quality of Murray's herring is that every fish is handpicked according to size and firmness.

Tag: here’s the dish

Here’s the UWS Dish: Battle of the Lo Meins

Here’s the UWS Dish: Sipsteria’s Beef Stroganoff

Here’s the UWS Dish: Parla’s Pizzas

Here’s the UWS Dish: Epices Bakery’s Croissant, Pastries… and Harissa!

Here’s the UWS Dish: The Grand Feast’s Cioppino

Here’s the UWS Dish: Florentin’s White Bean Msabbaha

Here’s the UWS Dish: Dim Sum Sam’s Cantonese Steamed Dumplings

Here’s the UWS Dish: French Onion Soup Battle, Episode II

Here’s the UWS Dish: Mama’s TOO!’s Cacio E Pepe Pizza (and Others…)

Here’s the UWS Dish: Baazi’s Chicken Sirka Pyaaz (& G.O.A.T Bihari)

Here’s the UWS Dish: 5 Napkin Burger’s Turkey BLT Baguette

Here’s the UWS Dish: Year in Review, One Through Fifty-Two

Here’s the UWS Dish: Wave Hill Breads’ Wild-Yeast Sourdough Miche (and Sfogliatelle)

Here’s the UWS Dish: Simply Noodles’ Scallion Oil & Mushroom Noodles

Here’s the UWS Dish: Cafe Luxembourg’s Bibb Lettuce Salad

Here’s the UWS Dish: Jacob’s Pickles’ Poutine

Here’s the UWS Dish: Charles Pan-Fried Chicken’s Plate of Pan-Fried Chicken

Here’s the UWS Dish: Kossar’s BLT on a Bialy

Here’s the UWS Dish: Moshe’s Falafel’s Sabich (With a Side of Falafel)

Here’s the UWS Dish: Murray’s Sturgeon Shop’s Herring (Schmaltz, Matjes, and Pickled in Cream Sauce)

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