There are many things NYC lacks, but the two I find most significant are Chick-fil-A and Heiwa's.
Yes, I have heard there is a Chick-fil-A in the NYU dorms, but I think it's an urban myth and even if it's not, I don't feel like bribing a student. I made it three days before taking control of my mother's car and heading to Truett Cathy's phenomenal establishment while I was home for the holidays. Please note, I did not take my Daddy's car because he recently signed a lease on a new Z4 convertible. While this on its own is neither new nor significant, the fact that he got this automobile in black with red interior is. He claims he wound up with that color palette because it was the only one available in a stick shift. I maintain he's going through a midlife crisis. What's next? Leaving my Mom for a cocktail waitress à la Tiger Woods? Or worse - heaven forbid he loses the 'stache! So anyhoo, I commandeered my Mom's more suitable vehicle and headed to the drive thru for the truest breakfast of champions there ever was: the chicken biscuit. Now, I know that "drive thru" connotes fast food, but it is much, much more. A perfectly seasoned piece of fried chicken sandwiched between a buttery biscuit is, hands down, the best way to start the day. I happen to know there is a Chick-fil-A in the dirty Jerz and a couple in Maryland. I know this because Dave and I stopped there on the way to and from a family trip to DC and consumed more food than I previously thought humanly possible.
On the other side of the spectrum, Heiwa's is speedy hibachi. There are several restaurants in GA that do this (Heiwa's being my fave), but I have yet to find one in the Northeast. It's like one of those cook-in-front-of-you places, but they cook off to the side, resulting in the same amazing food for a fraction of the price. All I should really have to say about this place is "shrimp sauce". I'm not sure what's in it, but I'm most certain it's bad for you, which is probably why I love it so much. Don't let the name fool you, you don't need shrimp to enjoy this sauce. It tastes good when smothering every item on the plate.
So there you have it NYC. I have made your mission perfectly clear. I don't care how you do it, but get these restaurants up here PRONTO. Thanks.
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