Different Foods to try in NY!

Welcome to New York! One of the most diverse states in the country. Being that it is one of the most diverse states, means that there are various foods to try by different countries. From Thai to Ethiopian, from Spanish tapas to street styled South American food. Whatever country you may come from, I am sure there is a restaurant that has some great comfort food for you!  You can find amazing tasting restaurants stretching from the end of Long Island, all the way through the 5 boroughs. Some of my favorites include Korean BBQ in Flushing, Queens, Roberta's Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, authentic Puerto Rican food in Spanish Harlem, authentic Thai food also in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, delicious and unique ice cream flavors and desserts in the Lower East Side, Manhattan like in Soft Swerve, Ice & Vice and Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream. Each restaurant has a different vibe too, some can be for a romantic date and others can be for a large crowd or group of friends. After eating a few meals, take a stroll down Prince Street where you will find some urban art on the sides of buildings. I follow plenty of food blogs and profiles on Instagram and Infatuation that updates me with the newest restaurants and best prices (unless I'm trying to splurge).
Whether you're hoping to taste something completely wild, or enjoy a normal meal but in an abnormal atmosphere, New York City will never let you down, and neither will the choices on my list. Bon appetite!

Vocabulary:
Diverse - the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.

Ethiopian - a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia, or a person of Ethiopian descent.

Comfort - food that provides consolation or a feeling of well-being, typically any with a high sugar or other carbohydrate content and associated with childhood or home cooking.

BBQ - acronym for barbecue: to roast or broil on a rack or revolving spit over or before a source of heat (as hot coals)

Authentic - genuine, real

Unique - being the only one of its kind, like anything else
Vocabulary Exercise: Complete the sentences using the new vocabulary from the list.

 1. The __________ Embassy is in Manhattan.

 2. The restaurant has a ____________ menu that includes entrees from all over the world.

 3. My grandmother, who was born in Italy, make the most _________ Italian foods for our family meals.

 4. We are having a ____in the backyard after a sunny day at the beach. 

 5. Sometimes when I travel and eat new food for a long period of time, I wish to have _________ food in order to feel home again.

 6. The boy with the blue hair makes him __________.
Grammar:
This blog is to advise students to keep an open mind when trying and learning about new foods, cultures and other languages. In the U.S., there are plenty of acronyms. An acronym is an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. 

 Grammar Exercise:

 1. What are some acronyms that you know of from your


country?

 2. Create 3 sentences with whichever three words you choose.

Comments

  1. Teacher: JackieJanuary 30, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    You are off to a good start, Gabrielle. You have some good vocabulary words that you can define, such as diverse and unique. I look forward to seeing the rest of the components and your future blogs.

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  2. Maria PMarch 20, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    I really like how this blog entry touches upon diversity. Even though you're discussing diversity among food, I still think this will make ELLs feel comfortable. This post may also open students eyes to other cultures and foods they are not used to or aware of. Also, I like the vocabulary words you chose, especially BBQ. This is a very common acronym used in the English language, and an ELL might not be aware of this.

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