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.
Shelter
Shelter is an Argentinian spot in Williamsburg that looks and feels like a ski chalet, but with more pizza and empanadas.
Criollas Baked Empanadas
Criollas Baked in Columbus Circle makes some of the best empanadas we've ever had.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is an Argentinian spot in the East Village with great empanadas, mollejas, and provoleta.
El Gauchito
El Gauchito is a classic Argentinian spot in Elmhurst with great empanadas and more meat than we could ever imagine.
Claudy’s Kitchen
Claudy’s Kitchen is a Peruvian spot near Van Cortlandt Park with excellent empanadas.
Nuchas Artisan Empanadas
Nuchas is an empanada stand near Koreatown with a huge variety of handheld treats.
Cafe Argentino
Cafe Argentino is an Argentinian spot in Williamsburg with a great parrillada and live tango.
