In the past ten years, there has been no shortage of heroes in New York. There were brave souls who rushed into burning buildings to save the lives of strangers, a pilot who landed a plane in the Hudson River, and a man who pulled a 250 lb stranger up from a subway track with just seconds to spare. They’re all wonderful and extraordinary people and we’re grateful for them. Today, though, we’re going to talk about a different group, the everyday heroes – the men and women who feed cash-strapped New Yorkers, those who toil day and night in hot kitchens, producing tasty affordable dishes for those who just want a cheap meal.
When it comes to cheap eats, Williamsburg is blessed with dozens of innovative places. Honestly, I don’t know how they do it with the sky-high rents we have around here, but here’s a few of my favorite joints. The one thing all these places have in common is that the food is fresh and homemade, and is prepared with love and pride.