I’ve been tagged! I’m officially “in” with the blogging community! Oh, I feel so accepted. Foodette from RestaurantReviewWorld.com has axed me to list my five favorite places to eat in the area. Unfortunately, I don’t eat out at new places as much as I like to.

Favorite sushi: Kotobuki in Babylon, Long Island. Not to be confused with the sub-par Kotobuki Sushi and Thai in Carroll Gardens. Kotobuki LI is the fourth top rated restaurant in the Long Island Zagat. My only problem with it is that the sushi rice is overly seasoned and too sweet. I used to drive forty minutes and wait another hour just to eat there. The amuse bouche cold noodles are amazing. Service is great.

Favorite drunken snack: Pomme Frites. ‘Nuff said.

Favorite BBQ: Fette Sau in Williamsburg, Brookyln. I don’t care what my nay-saying friends think, I find this shit to be quality. Texas-style (dry rubbed, no sauces). Forgo the dry-ass ribs and go for the berkshire pork belly that melts in your mouth. Cafeteria-style seating. Three dozen whiskies and craft beers in drinkin’ jars. You just have to put up with slow service and young hipsters and their critical stares.

Favorite non-adult beverage treat: Ten Ren Tea House or Saint’s Alp Tea House. Bubble tea. Hot or cold, it’s milky and sweet and contains those giant gelatinous tapioca bubbles. I think I’m going to die choking on one of those things. It will be a delicious death, though. Dozens on flavors including coffee, coconut, ginger, taro and melon. Visually, they are adorable with their pastel colors, dome cap and oversized straws. Both businesses have international locations.

Favorite chain restaurant: Penang. I used be a hostess / server / bartender at the Long Island location. Only a handful of Penang’s are left: In New York, Boston and Philadelphia. It’s Malaysian cuisine, which isn’t really authentic, but it’s tasty and affordable with a “hip” atmosphere. I like the sarang burung: A deep fried taro root bowl filled with seafoods, veg and cashews. They also make an amazing green curry. The menus differ slightly from location to location.

The best meal I’ve ever had in my life: Le Bernardin’s tasting menu.

I know that’s six, but fuck it. And apparently I have to tag other food bloggers to do the same. I dunno who the hell reads this crap I spew out, though.

1. & 2.) The Paupered Chef boys. One lives in Brooklyn and one lives in Ohio. Great photos, writing, research, recipes and reviews. And good guys to get drunk with.

3.) Michele Humes. She’s from Hong Kong, went to a French school, lived in Edinburgh and now resides in Brooklyn and goes to The French Culinary Institute. She’s got an great palate.

4.) J. Slab of Porkchop Express. He reports on quality, cheap ethnic eats in Brooklyn. And he always replies to my emails.

As a woman of discerning taste, I could drink these shits until I puke.