Barbara Booras

Barbara Booras is a Boston native and freelance food & drink writer. She’s spent the last 7+ years in NYC eating her way through the five boroughs. Over the last decade she’s worked in a boutique wine shop, for a Mediterranean specialty food company, and even slung bottles of hot sauces at a New York City holiday market. In addition to being a lover of all things gastronomy, Barbara is an avid runner and recently completed her third marathon. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @favoritenoodle.

Latest Articles

Person reaches to take a bite of green cheese at a cheese store with beer on the table next to them

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9 Amazing Cheese Shops in NYC (By Neighborhood)

Posted on December 21, 2022

@Barbara Booras

Considering NYC is quite the culinary fondue pot, it’ll come as no surprise that it is chock-full of cheese and specialty shops that are sure to make any discerning fromagophile swoon. With beautiful green spaces ripe for picnicking, grabbing a wedge of cheese, a fresh baguette, and a bottle of wine is the perfect way […]

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The 10 Best Vegan Bakeries in NYC

Posted on September 19, 2022

@Barbara Booras

There was a time, not long ago, when the only sweet vegan option on a menu might have been a raw energy ball, more suited for a workout than a dessert. But thanks to rising demand for quality plant-based treats in the big apple, a myriad of plant-based bakeries is popping up across the five […]

Close up of a loaded veggie burger on a blue plate

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9 Very Best Vegetarian Restaurants in NYC

Posted on September 19, 2022

@Barbara Booras

Like with most trends, New York is at the forefront of the plant-based food scene. From fast casual to fine dining, Mexican to Szechuan, today the Big Apple is brimming with outstanding vegetarian options. Even if you enjoy meat, we’re sure you will find something delicious at these vegetarian restaurants in NYC. As vegetarianism and […]

A brick building housing one of the classic restaurants in New York City, P.J. Clarke's

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6 Classic Restaurants in NYC Not to Miss on Your Next Trip

Posted on May 20, 2022

@Barbara Booras

There are certain New York City bars and restaurants that instantly transport you to a bygone era. Whether it’s through the architecture, decor, menu or all of the above, these classic restaurants in NYC harken back to past generations. Scattered throughout the city, this list of vintage beauties has stood the test of time and […]

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Our Favorite NYC Restaurants by Neighborhood: Alphabet City

Posted on April 27, 2022

@Barbara Booras

Alphabet City is a unique sub section of Manhattan’s East Village. The neighborhood that spans North of Houston to 14th Street gets its name from its alphabetically lettered, east-to-west avenues marked A through D. Alphabet City is an artistic and cultural melting pot. Loisaida, Spanish word play on “Lower East Side,” is how many of […]