First Course blogger Elisabeth Rosario had the opportunity to chat with Village Voice food critic Lauren Shockey (@ldshockey) on what we can expect at this year's event as well as some tips on how to make the most of it!
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ER: Choice Eats is on its fifth year! What are you most excited about this time and why?
LS: I love Choice Eats because it's a great opportunity to sample different dishes from around New York City at an affordable price point! Instead of hopping the subway and running all over town, you get to stuff your face with delicious food and drink all in one place!
ER: Which outer-borough eateries do you recommend the Manhattanites visit while they have the chance?ER: What are the food trends of 2012 that you see being represented at Choice Eats this time around?
LS: Rather than focus on what's trendy, Choice Eats really focuses on what's delicious. Trends will come and go, but yummy food is always in style! That said, we are featuring several restaurants that Robert Sietsema and I reviewed in the past year, including Bi Lokma, Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna, Littleneck, and Sottocasa.
ER: With 83 participating restaurants, is there a survival guide you can offer us foodies looking for a strategy before hitting food coma mode?
LS: Definitely wear loose-fitting clothing so your belly can expand comfortably after eating a ton. And, of course, remember to have water if you're drinking beer and wine. Safety first! Other than that, though, just have fun and make sure to chat with the chefs about their food!
Check back on Joonbug later this week to read our recap and hear about our favorite bites at Choice Eats.
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