10 in 2010

Can you believe it, January 2010 has come and gone already! Seriously now, Tickle must get this blogging thing back in full swing. I think I've been saying this for 6 months now, but I mean it this time, really! See, I [still] am charged with providing the citizens of New York City with much-needed fish taco insight...again, really, I'm not kidding! With that said, here's a list of 10 joints I will be visiting and reviewing in 2010:

1) El Paso Taqueria (Spanish Harlem)
2) Cabrito (West Village)
3) Alma (Red Hook)
4) Cascabel (UES)
5) Diablo Royale (West Village)
6) La Esquina (SOHO)
7) La Superior (Williamsburg)

8) Ditch Plains (West Village)

9) Yerba Buena (East Village)

10) Papacitos (Williamsburg)

This list is by no means exhaustive, as it barely makes a dent into my fish taquito intake. The list merely identifies specific places Tickle will visit in 2010. I also will be monitoring those so-called "taquerias" that refuse to offer fish tacos - a watch list, if you will.

In the meantime, check out Le Bernadin Chef/Owner Eric Ripert's take on NYC's top 5 fish tacos. This Frenchy knows fish, but does he know fish tacos, well, you be the judge of that...god knows I've already judged him. I agree with him on the winner, but feel that Pinche got totally pinche'd!