Summer has gone sayonara and there is a definite chill lacing the air over New York. By no means does this mean that the hungry denizens of the Big Apple will be left with empty stomachs. Just like Summer with all of its heat waves and sunshine was the perfect weather for cold dishes and beverages, Autumn is all about warming up against the crisp but not yet glacial cold. It’s the perfect time for steaming hot soups, pastas, roasts, and everything in between. Luckily HungerPass is on hand year round, so just like it helped intrepid diners find the perfect place to cool off in Summer, the app is on hand to assist diners both local or just visiting find the warmest, coziest eatery when they need to come in from the cold.
Pho Maxia Vietnamese Restaurant
817 Carman Ave Westbury, NY 11590 $$
What better cuisine to warm up to than to Vietnamese? If you find yourself on Long Island craving a classic comfort bowl of pho, then add Pho Maxia in Westbury onto your new go-to list of lunch and dinner spots. Fall means there is a chill in the air that can often break through the protection a light jacket tries to provide. One of the best dishes to chase away the crisp cold of Fall is soup, and what better soup than the Vietnamese staple Pho. Notoriously a highly raved Vietnamese spot on the island as reported by Newsday, diners at Pho Maxia can indulge in a hot soup with a delicious taste. Pho options off the menu include Pho Tai with sliced fillet beef in rich rice noodle broth, and Pho beef ball with delicious balls of beef floating in the rich broth. There is also the Pho satay with slice fillet beef drenched in satay sauce along with the broth, and the Pho special with sliced fillet beef, shank beef, and beef ball all combined with that signature broth for a wonderful dining experience. Say Pho more, Pho Maxia here we come!
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PJ Bernstein
1215 3rd Ave New York, NY 10021 $$
If the stomach wants something hot and savory that is sure to hit the spot, then PJ Bernstein is the way to go. This Upper East Side Kosher style Deli is a classic go-to! Dig into their menu full of a wide variety of soups, sandwiches, and entrees. Soup includes hot Russian Borscht and Famous PJ’s Triple Delight with beef kreplach, matzoh ball, fine noodles, and carrots. Sandwiches to dig your teeth into include PJ’s Famous Pastrami sandwich with ½ a pound of pastrami and served with coleslaw and pickle, PJ’s Reuben sandwich which has homemade corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut and generously drizzled with Russian dressing. Entrees to really warm up from the cold include tender beef flanken, broiled salmon served with creamed spinach and either mashed potatoes or rice, and chicken in a pot which has the diner’s choice of either dark or white meat with matzoh ball, carrots, and noodles in a broth. There’s something for everyone at PJ Bernstein’s.
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Il Violino
180 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10023 $$
Pasta is a great meal to have on a chilly Autumn afternoon or an even chillier Autumn night. This cozy Italian eatery is tucked away on the Upper West Side. At Il Violino diners can enjoy soups like minestrone and a light tomato broth with shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, and salmon called brodetto de di pesce to start things off right. For piping hot pasta lunch options there are wonderful dishes like ravioli alfredo with spinach and ricotta ravioli in a rich cream sauce, lasagna in a savory bolognese ragu, and bucatini all’amatriciana with cured Italian bacon, onions, tomato, and pecorino cheese. A perfect pasta dinner at Il Violino includes linguine con cozze e vongole, which has Manila clams, P.E.I. mussels, and cherry tomato, fettuccine con scampi all’arrabbiata with shrimp, chopped porcini mushroom, and crushed red pepper in a decadent brown truffle butter sauce. This fall pasta dish is an ideal meal to enjoy and Il Violino is the perfect place to enjoy it.
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Cafe Mocha
116 2nd Ave New York, NY 10083 $$
Where Summer was all about the ice coffee and cold fruit smoothies, Fall is all about the opposite with hot drinks to spread the warmth through chilled bodies with each sip. At Cafe Mocha there are plenty of different coffee drinks for that perfect Autumn java fix. At Cafe Mocha patrons can enjoy classic cappuccino, americano, and espresso along with specialty drinks like the red eye, espresso macchiato, and chai latte. If patrons want something a little stronger for a different kind of warm feeling then they can enjoy Cafe Mocha’s vast wine selection. For white wine options guests can enjoy either a glass or share a whole bottle of such wonderful drinks as Chardonnay Angeline from California that had been aging since 2017 with aromas like fresh granny smith apple, lemon custard tart, and wildflower honey, or a nice Chenin Blanc all the way from South Africa bottled in 2017, with the flavors of ripe peach and pineapple aromas and a clean, crisp finish. Red wine options include Chianti from Fontella Italy bottled in 2016 made from dark fruit, cherry, and baking spice aromas with clove and tannins, and Malbec from Argentina that has been aging since 2015 with the aromas of red fruits like cherry and strawberries with a hint of spice. Cafe Mocha is a great option of Autumn.
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Offside Tavern
137 W 14th Street New York, NY 10011 $$
Fall is for the cozy tavern and indoor as much as the Summer is all about beach huts and enjoying meals outside. Offside Tavern is one such spot where patrons can enjoy hot food and great drinks with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Famously known for its usual NY Islanders hockey loving crowd, bar-goers and diners can enjoy buffalo wings with Offside’s signature sauces and served blue cheese or ranch dip, pulled pork sliders with Offside BBQ sauce, classic nachos smothered in cheese and jalapenos, topped with guacamole and sour cream with salsa on the side, and mac n’ cheese bites which has crispy wedges of fried macaroni and cheese served with either marinara, ranch, or sriracha mayo. To wash these tasty treats down guests can enjoy cocktails like the Curveball Cosmo with Svedka clementine, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and a splash of cranberry and orange juice, the Full Court Press made from Absolute Lime vodka, fresh pressed lime juice, lemon-lime soda, and topped with sparkling water, and the Old Hat-Trick, made with Angel’s envy bourbon, homemade sugar cane reduction, angostura bitters, orange bitters, and served over roces from Angel’s envy barrels. Offside is the perfect tavern to come in from the cold.
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