Episode 45: How to Eat Your Way Through New York City Like a Local

What makes a New York City food recommendation actually trustworthy? According to Alec Johnson — Laura's longtime friend and unofficial NYC food guide — it used to be simple: trust a long line. Trust a fat guy. But Instagram changed everything, and now you need someone who knows the difference between a line of people waiting for good food and a line of people waiting for a photo op.

In this episode, Alec breaks down why Queens is the most underrated food borough on the planet, why Katz's Deli deserves every tourist dollar it gets, and why the best momo spot in Jackson Heights doesn't even have a sign. He also has some strong feelings about $25 milkshakes.