Food Editor Molly Martin Shares Her Favorite Bites From May

Monday mornings are tough, but this series isn’t. Social Sightings is a quick taste of recent food tidbits that goes down as easy as your first cup of coffee, and should whet your appetite for the week ahead.

The month has been full of great finds, from the excellent bagels at Call Your Mother, at 4396 West 39th Avenue, to some terrific tacos. My daughter wanted to take me out for Mother’s Day, but I am all about avoiding crowds. That meant no traditional brunch; I just told her to pick a place she likes for a pre-thrifting date. Her choice was perfect: Los Gallitos Taqueria (2360 West Alameda Avenue). I loved the birria, but her favorite is the al pastor. There’s also a stocked salsa bar with such options as a mild green, a creamy avocado salsa and a fiery hot orange sauce.