"When the temperatures are tolerable, it takes about 20 minutes of pounding the pavement to get over to El Faro from Taqueria Los Gallos, but one could be forgiven for hopping in the car for a quick journey over to 31st Street for a bowl of caldo de res. A rustic, homey assortment of beef, thick-cut vegetables, and light broth make this a compelling option for diners in search of a warm and satisfying pick-me-up that won’t spoil dinner. For a little sugar rush to propel through the afternoon, follow the soup with a slice of impossibly moist pastel de tres leches." - Naomi Waxman
