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Momofuku Tamales
Your friends are different than mine because we felt the Korean style was head and shoulders better than the southern style. It could be a dark meat vs. white meat thing but the southern style needed all the help the sauces could provide.
Blue Smoke, Hill Country, or Hog Pit? Umm, or Redhead?
This is nonsense. I'm in Memphis pretty often for the past year and the top places in NYC would do fine there, aside from the prices.
Blue Smoke, Hill Country, or Hog Pit? Umm, or Redhead?
It is cheaper but Blue Smoke has undoubtedly better atmosphere and service.
Blue Smoke, Hill Country, or Hog Pit? Umm, or Redhead?
You can take the Hog Pit right off the list the food is completely unremarkable at least it was at the old location and I haven't heard any different about the new location.
I've never eaten at Blue Smoke. The idea of an haute BBQ place always struck me as odd. The juicy brisket and Kreuz sausage at Hill Country is good. It might be interesting for you to taste how German sausage translates when it prepared in Texas (where Hill Country gets their sausage) and smoked.
I like the Redhead but unless you get there early expect a long and crowded wait.
Chowhound vs eGullet
The essay came around the same time egullet became a "society". It was the beginning of the end.
Why is food always so hot?
Better hot then cold or even warm. I like my food hot. You can send it back but it'll just sit in the kitchen for a few minutes and then they'll bring it back out to you when it's cooled a bit or you can just let it cool at the table.
Bamix Immersion Blender -- Is Its Weight a Problem?
The weight isn't an issue for me. It doesn't take long to puree anything with the Bamix so you're not holding it for very long/
Lunch ideas near Bryant Park!! Having meeting at 1 Bryant Park tomorrow
What isn't pre-made?
Manhattan Italian...
Split implies they are no longer together and that's what the link says. Peasant is now De Carlo's alone.
Apizz or Peasant
Lafemina has no interest in Peasant.
http://ny.eater.com/archives/2007/11/eaterwire_midda_6.php#more
Manhattan Italian...
Batalli has no interest in Po just like Lafemina has no interest in Peasant.
http://ny.eater.com/archives/2007/11/eaterwire_midda_6.php#more
Manhattan Italian...
Yeah, not really. Actually, not at all.
Is Po still a Batalli restaurant?
Manhattan Italian...
Lafemina opened Pesant with De Carlo but it's very much De Carlo's restaurant.
Manhattan Italian...
Did any one tell Frank De Carlo that his restaurant Peasant had been taken over by John Lafemina? I'm sure he'd be very surprised.
Pickles, why refrigerate them?
I don't know about all pickles but some that aren't very salty or sour can develope "scum" on the top of the brine if not refrigerated.
Unique cocktail bar/bar near Babbo
Pegu and Little Branch are both pretty close by. I'm not sure either can be considered very romantic but both are best in class.
Lunch ideas near Bryant Park!! Having meeting at 1 Bryant Park tomorrow
Cafe Zaiya is all pre-made food with limited seating. There aren't "food stalls". Think pre-made sanwiches, bentos, sushi, etc on shelves. You can heat them in the microwave. The workers are mixed, some "real" Japanese and people of other races. But this really doesn't matter because you really don't know who made your food anyway.
What tool do you use for zesting and for twists?
A channel knife is less then $20 and makes perfect twists.
First Trip to NYC, Need suggestions for Best Italian, Best Steak, American Foodie
I wouldn't ever think of ordering soup dumplings at a Sichuanese restaurant.
Has Food Network "Jumped the Shark"?
The Mario, Gwennie, Bittman, Basols show wasn't on Food TV it was on PBS.
Vintage Heublein Manhattan Cocktail
This sounds like a very, very sweet cocktail even a 1:1 bourbon to sweet vermouth will make an extremely wet Manhattan. Add in some more maple syrup and you have a sugar bomb. I'm curious what the additional time will have on the final product. I hope you follow up with the results.
Excellent fish & chips or similar bar grub near midtown?
Shake Shack is fine but I certainly wouldn't wait on line for it.
Corner Bistro serves a good not great burger. It's a neighborhood bar, not much atmosphere but not a bad place for a burger and a drink.
Eating well, while being poor.
"Budget - Eating like a Chowhound on $3 a day … well, $3.35 … actually $2.85"
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/429195
Has Food Network "Jumped the Shark"?
"Trial and error will pay off eventually"
I'll have to disagree with you on this point. The trials are over and there is a new formula. The cooking shows are all about, "quick and simple". Minimal technique and safe, common ingredients. The prime time shows are either cheap to produce competition shows or shows based on "personailities".
The rating are better then ever and things won't change unless the ratings start going down.
Is Martini the proper term when you want it with Vodka?
The drink made with vodka and vermouth is called a Kangaroo. It's not a name that is used much any more but it is the proper name.
How to pick limes?
Just pick up 2 limes of comparable size in each hand, the heavier of the two is a juicier lime. It's pretty easy to differentiate between a juicy lime and a desiccated one.
Anthony Bourdain on Yo Gabba Gabba
Here's a preview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8hJ7NH7BBQ
Why do so few BBQ joints have mac & cheese?
Not at Hill Country. Beef is the thing there.
Potatoes to serve with Chicken Parmesan?
Boiling has 1 advantage over steaming (or microwaving as my preferred "steaming" method) and that is if you boil in very well salted water you can add a lot of salinity into that spud.
