Brem’s Bites: The Best for Last

I was trying to think of when my meals hit their stride on this trip but I think I hit it as soon as I got off the plane. From Japanese beef curry burritos to Chinese savory crepes, I got a wide array of delicious Asian food in the Urban Space near our hotel. I had to fight every urge not to be lazy and just get something new at the Urban Space, and it became even more difficult to motivate myself to explore other food options when I discovered the lasagna pizza around the corner from the Roosevelt. But guess what? Those don’t take the cake.

It wasn’t until the fateful Friday afternoon where I went out with Scotty and he suggested empanadas. It wasn’t what I had pictured eating but sounded good enough. We found Empanada Mama in Hell’s Kitchen and made our way there. We each order four large empanadas and oh my goodness. These empanadas were to die for. Each one was so different and so delicious at the same time. I was so stuffed after, and yet, all I wanted was more empanadas. One of my last meals and I went out with a bang.

Jordan Bremer 5/11