Monica Prestia
Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Bensonhurst, Monica loves all things Brooklyn - especially the Verrazzano Bridge. She left a corporate media career to launch her own boutique ad agency and works closely with chefs and artists so they can attain an artistic and economic balance. She’s also a Depeche Mode devotee that loves authentic Neapolitan pizza and Argentinian Malbec.
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The Best Empanadas In NYC
Aside from the obvious allure of biting into a hot, crunchy pouch, the most exciting thing about NYC’s empanadas is the vast range of styles.
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Cafe Argentino
Cafe Argentino is an Argentinian spot in Williamsburg with a great parrillada and live tango.
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Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is an Argentinian spot in the East Village with great empanadas, mollejas, and provoleta.
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Criollas Baked Empanadas
Criollas Baked in Columbus Circle makes some of the best empanadas we've ever had.
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El Gauchito
El Gauchito is a classic Argentinian spot in Elmhurst with great empanadas and more meat than we could ever imagine.
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Empanada Loca
Empanada Loca is a Colombian spot in Greenwood Heights with excellent empanadas.
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Nuchas Artisan Empanadas
Nuchas is an empanada stand near Koreatown with a huge variety of handheld treats.