With less than three weeks left in NY, I am thinking more about the things that I’ll miss. Not surprisingly, most of them are food-related. So, here’s my top ten list, in no particular order:

1. Zabar’s: The incredible gourmet market on the Upper West Side that is actually affordable. I go there for coffee and cheese, and when I need any kind of kitchen utensil or appliance.

2. The Union Square Greenmarket: I head into Manhattan for this year-round farmer’s market more often than for any other reason. It’s been a great place for me to learn about what vegetables are in season and to occasionally try some other foods (honey, meat and cheese) from small farms.

3. Bistro33: This restaurant moved to my part of the neighborhood a little over a year ago, and it’s my go-to for a nice dinner. I haven’t had a meal anywhere in Manhattan that I like as well as this place.

4. Fatty’s Cafe: Best burger in the neighborhood, with outdoor seating in the summer.

5. Kebab Cafe: This tiny Egyptian restaurant, and it’s chef/owner, are a neighborhood institution. Going there often feels like dinner and a show.

6. Any dumpling stall in Chinatown: There’s no better lunch for under $3 in lower Manhattan.

7. The Chili’s on Long Island: OK, this is about sentimental value. This chain restaurant has been the site of many, many after-work happy hours and dinners with Brianna, my best NY pal.

8. 31st Street in Astoria where I can buy almost anything I want. Parmesan from the Italian deli, lamb from the butcher, rice paper wrappers for spring rolls from the Asian grocery, vegetables from the produce stands, etc etc. A world of food all on one block. Plus the Trade Fair on 30th Avenue, which has every possible food product from any world cuisine I can think of.

9. Bagels from anywhere in the five boroughs.

10. Street food. Getting hungry in midtown Manhattan but don’t want to spend the cash? Whether it’s meat on a stick, meat (sort of) on a bun or pita, or honey roasted nuts, you’re never more than a block away.