Photo Courtesy of [Left] Loreley Restaurant and Biergarten, [Right] NYTimes

The end of summer is rapidly approaching but there are still some adventures to be had! Gobbl suggests buying a one day metro card and traveling the boroughs for some of the best that the so-called “Empire State” has to offer.

Breakfast - Egg

The lines may be long, but the wait is worth it, say fans of the Williamsburg staple Egg. It’s easy to forget an hour long wait for a table once you take a bite of their amazing french toast. Wash that down with a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice, and make sure you try the biscuits and gravy, a dish that’s often difficult to find in New York. A breakfast at Egg is the perfect way to wake up on a sleepy Saturday morning, and prepare for a day of gastro-traveling.

Egg 135 N. 5th Street, Brooklyn

Lunch - De Mole

The search for good Mexican in New York is an arduous and neverending one. But if you’re willing to travel to a relatively deserted area of Woodside, Queens, De Mole will be more than satisfying. The food here is authentic, but the service and ambience is much better than most others (even the restaurants in Mexico!). The moderately-priced burritos, enchiladas, and tamales are delicious. Best of all: you don’t need a passport and plane to get here quickly, just a Metrocard and the 7 train. Take note that this restaurant doesn’t have a full liquor license–make sure to bring a bottle of tequila so your server can make you a margarita.

De Mole 4502 48th Avenue, Queens

Dinner - Dominick’s

The ride on the B train will probably be long to Dominick’s. If you haven’t made reservations, you might have to wait for a table. When your waiter rattles off all the menu items at the start of dinner (don’t look for a tangible menu), it’s likely you’ll forget something or everything he says. When you ask for a check and are simply told a dollar amount to pay, you may be a little surprised. But when you take one bite of your meal, you’ll be glad you journeyed up to Arthur Avenue. This Italian food is out of this world, and pales in comparison to most of what you’d find on Mulberry Street.

Dominick’s 2335 Arthur Avenue, Bronx

Dessert - Mother Mousse Bakery

Poor, oft-forgotten Staten Island. Why even go there? ask many New Yorkers. Here at Gobbl we’ve found a reason to visit the borough not just once, but twice: Mother Mousse Bakery. The bakery, filled with wonderful treats, cakes and mousses, closes at 7 a.m. most days. So go out early, pick up your desserts, and then go to breakfast. At the end of the day, when you’re ready for dessert, hop on the Staten Island Ferry and enjoy your desserts there as you float along. Be sure to try the signature mousse and ‘blackout’ cake.

Mother Mouse Bakery 2175 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, 3767D Victory Blvd., Staten Island

Drinks - Loreley Restaurant and Biergarten

Celebrate the end of summer by visiting one of New York’s many calm and relaxed beer gardens, like Loreley on the Lower East Side. An oasis among all the hipster craziness of Rivington Street, the bar serves up beers that would satisfy even the pickiest beer lover. And if for some reason you’re still hungry, the food here is just as good as the beer selection.

Loreley Restaurant and Biergarten 7 Rivington Street

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