One of the best parts of representing New York as US Senator was getting to see everything our liberal , various land has to offer . New Yorkers talk every language , amount from every continent , and eat every possible variety of food . As I journey all over the State Department , I logged a wad of miles and eat a lot of wonderful meals . Here ’s a short , certainly uncomplete , and constantly develop tilt of not - to - be - miss dining experiences across New York .
DeFazio’s Pizzeria
Rocco DeFazio ’s parent moved to Troy from Italy back in the ' XXX and opened up an consequence shop class . Today , DeFazio ’s Pizzeria is run by Rocco and his boy , Matt – and they make just about the best pizza pie around . I convey a chance to make love Rocco when we mould together to kick upstairs Troy ’s Little Italy neck of the woods , and he ’s just as nice as his pies .
Gianelli Sausage
They say there are two things you do n’t need to see made : law and sausages . I experience plenty about the first , but when it comes to sausage balloon , I trust the expert . Gianelli has been make sausages on the north side of Syracuse since the 1940s , and they ’ve been a state - fair staple for most as long . I recommend the hot sausage , pepper , and Allium cepa sandwich . But do n’t be a hoagy : wear out the bib , you ’ll need it .
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
These days , you could get Dinosaur Bar - bacillus - Que all over New York , but nothing top the place where it all start , and no trip to Syracuse is gross without a stop . you’re able to place takeaway to go , or stick around and enjoy the local sapidity .
The Savoy
The Savoy is a third - genesis family - owned Italian restaurant opened in 1908 – so it ’s safe to say they know their stuff . The East Rome greens and the wimp riggies are delicious , but it ’s the chicken & artichokes that bid my name . You might as well plan a misstep to Rome , because they wo n’t give up that formula no matter what . Trust me , I ’ve tried .
Charlie the Butcher’s
Run by Buffalo ’s unofficial " food ambassador " Charlie Roesch , this is a Buffalo institution . Beef on weck , horseradish root , side of coleslaw – it does n’t get better than that .
Lange’s Little Store
Bill ’s and my favorite neighborhood smirch . The only affair well than the coffee and sandwiches is getting to catch up with all the friend who drift in and out all solar day long .
Red Rooster
Harlem welcomed Bill with opened subdivision after he left the White House , and the Red Rooster is one of his beloved go - to restaurants . Where else can you get Swedish meatballs , fried crybaby , and " Mac & Greens " under one roof , not to name raft of vegetable options ? If you ’re lucky enough to line up yourself there on a Sunday , finalise in for Gospels brunch . secure of all , owner Marcus Samuelsson is n’t just a phenomenal chef – he ’s a expectant guy who promotes levelheaded eating all over New York City .
Hillstone
Fact : Hillstone ’s veggie burgers are so adept , you ca n’t tell the difference . My vegan hubby trust by them .
Northern Lights Creamery
Off the beaten way ? Yes . deserving it ? Absolutely . If you ca n’t decide between the homemade gelato or ice cream , there ’s just one answer : get both .
Rao’s
It ’s been say that it ’s easier to get a dinner invitation to the White House than a qualification at Rao ’s . For those define few who manage to get in , try a little snatch of everything – it all lives up to the legend . And if you ’re not so prosperous , do n’t fall behind middle ! Whether or not you could get your hand on a table , you could buy Rao ’s sauce and cookery book and give it your best shot at home .
Fox Run Vineyards
Fox Run is one of the Finger Lakes ' renowned wineries . If you ’re in the neighborhood , stop in for a field glass of some of New York ’s best riesling , a wanton tiffin , and a beautiful view of Seneca Lake – you wo n’t be disappointed .
The Culinary Institute of America
After spending a day visiting the home of Eleanor and Franklin Delano Roosevelt , top off your visit to Hyde Park at the Culinary Institute of America for a meal prepared by the educatee at one of their fabulous eating house . Take your weft of just about any world cuisine , and leave room for afters . One day these students will be the hottest chefs in townsfolk and you ’ll be able to say you make out them when .
Mercer’s Dairy
Three wrangle : wine ice cream . As a senator , I started something address New York Farm Day . We ’d add producer from all over the province to Washington to show off the better New York has to extend . One year , we had a winemaker set up next to a family - owned ice emollient maker . Long story unforesightful , someone was having a really respectable time , and after a few spyglass of wine , they pelt some cabernet over a sports stadium of ice cream . before long everyone was trying it . Today , Mercer ’s exports its wine-colored ice pick to 15 countries . Chocolate cabernet , strawberry sparkling , raspberry chardonnay , cherry tree merlot – you really ca n’t go faulty .
New York apples
Wherever you could get themLittle - known fact : New York is the second - largest apple - producing country in the country . That ’s lucky for me , because wise apples are one of the few healthy bite I ca n’t get enough of . I kept a bowl of refreshed New York apples on my java table in my Senate office , and in my office at the State Department . We even got JetBlue to put them on its flight for a calendar month every twelvemonth so people from all over the state and all over the earthly concern can take a bite out of their own " adult orchard apple tree . "
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DeFazio’s Pizzeria
Courtesy of Daniel Krieger/Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Courtesy of The Savoy
Charlie The Butcher’s Restaurants
Red Rooster Harlem
Hillstone Restaurant (Midtown NYC)
Rao’s 1896
Fox Run Vineyards
The Culinary Institute of America
Mercer’s Wine Ice Cream
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