Joe DiStefano

Name: Joe DiStefano
Location: Rego Park, N.Y.
Job: Freelance writer
IM: jdistefanonyc68
Tell us about yourself: Joe DiStefano has lived in Queens for more than a decade. When not enjoying Indian, Thai, Northern Chinese, Korean or Central Asian cuisine, he can be found eating and cooking barbecue in the guise of his alter ego, Joey Deckle.

Posted Cabrito Pays High-End Homage to Mexican Street Fare to Gothamist
There’s been a lot of snarky ink spilled about how fast the ill-fated BarFry transformed into Cabrito. As is the case with many restaurants that fall under the scrutiny of bloggers, this new Mexican spot helmed by...
Posted A Taste of Mr. Skewer & Co. to Gothamist
When Mr. Skewer & Co. Brazilian Grill began building out its space a month ago, anticipation ran high among meatheads. Could it be true? Amid visions of short ribs and other meaty treats, some wondered, “Would there...
Posted Willis Loughhead Brings Nose-to-Tail Fare to Country to Gothamist
Ever since he started buying whole animals, Willis Loughhead, the new executive chef at Country, has been turning out some top-flight charcuterie, as well several dishes that incorporate offal. Loughhead gets his meat from Fleisher's Grass-fed and...
Posted At the Ethnic Market: Indian Junk Food Edition to Gothamist
At the Ethnic Market highlights international specialty foods and ingredients you're very unlikely to find at your local Gristedes. Ask anyone who’s ever browsed the aisles of an Indian grocery store about Indian junk food and the...
Posted Carnivorous Crowds Pack Wildwood Barbeque to Gothamist
Even though it had been open less than a week Wildwood Barbeque, the latest addition to the burgeoning New York City barbeque scene, was mobbed with merry meatheads Wednesday night. Folks were queued up at the entranceway,...

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