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Alexis Swerdloff

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    In Praise of the Chicken FingerA kid’s-menu-orderer’s confessional.
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    The Absolute Best Gravy Italian Restaurant in New YorkWhere to find the tastiest veal Marsala, baked ziti, and chicken scarpariello.
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    The Nostalgic Comfort of Normcore DiningThere is something really great about going to a place that doesn’t have 857 Yelp reviews, where you can actually get in as a party of five without a reservation on a Friday night.
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    An Ode to Trader Joe’s Frozen FoodsThe Eataly of non-cooking New Yorkers.
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    Phrosties: The Only Way to Get Phucked Up This Summer [Updated]If you don’t mind ordering clandestine alcoholic slushes off the internet and having them delivered by untraceable strangers, Phrosties are your drink.
  6. The Absolute Best Tex-Mex in New YorkWhere to find the fusion comfort food, known for its heavy reliance on Ro-Tel tomatoes, refried beans, and heaps of Velveeta cheese.