The Best Food On A Stick In NYC
We get it. Sometimes you just don't have the time to sit down and enjoy your meal. But what if your meal was on a stick? We've narrowed down your best options for a lunch or dinner on the go. By Carly Petrone.
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STIX offers a modern spin on the classic Mediterranean menu with savory skewered dishes like the Chef's Special – organic lamb and beef, red wine, cumin, and garlic – as well shrimp with EVOO, lemon, and oregano and tuna with lime zest, EVOO, and crushed black pepper. Their brunch menu even includes adorable mini pancakes lollipops. For $8 or less, it's a perfect snack or order the "lunch plus" which includes two stix of your choice, chopped Greek salad, rosemary potatoes, tzatziki, and pita bread. Now open in Astoria at 40-17 30th Ave.
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You've never had a corndog quite like the kind at Asiadog in Nolita. The Tonkatsu includes your choice of protein (beef, chicken, veggie, or organic beef) then its dipped in panko crust and served with katsu mayo dipping sauce. If you're up for something with even more of a kick, try the Kimchi Pancake Corndog – deep-fried in special batter and served with Korean chili dipping sauce. Both are $6 and will take your tastebuds to a whole other level.
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Um. Maple Bacon on a Stick. Get 1 for $3 or 3 for $8. Enough said.
Von Dolhens isn't just pumping out scrumptious frozen yogurt. This place is also serving up piping hot lolly waffles (yep, waffles on a stick). Choose from a variety of equally as delicious toppings including cinnamon sugar, strawberry glaze, or Belgian chocolate. Whether or not you pair it with some fro-yo is up to you!
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If you're looking for authentic elote (Mexican corn on the cob) make your way over to Café Habana. This grilled goodness is smothered in mayonnaise, cojita cheese, and chili powder. Squeeze a little lime on top and you've got yourself one tasty appetizer (or meal if you want more than one!). There's a reason this place is famous for it.
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Grab a bucket of fried chicken and go to town. These perfectly crunchy and skewered pieces of chicken hit the spot when you're craving some good old-fashioned southern food. It'll cost you $48 but it's enough to feed more than one person - includes 12 pieces of chicken, coleslaw, two large sides, and rolls. Chicken on a stick by itself is $5 and a perfect way to have a taste with another order (may we suggest the fried bologna sandwich?).
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There's even something for the diner with a finer palette. Sit down at elan and savor the foie gras pop. Yep, you read that correctly. The foie gras is laced with sweet figs and prosciutto and then rolled in nutty pistachio to pack it with even more flavor. Definitely worth splitting unless you like very decadent and rich starters. At just $4 a pop, these are worth trying.
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
