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An afternoon in Tampa?
Thanks again, everyone. i expect to be in Tampa under similar circumstances a few more times this year, so I'll happily have time to try each of these options -- plus any others, if new ideas occur to anyone. As it turned out, I was able to hook up with an old high school buddy who is living in Florida about an hour from Tampa, and we drove to Jimbo's for BBQ (her choice). The food was fine (great sweet tea, decent sliced beef bbq, solid sauce) and very comfortable as a casual place to sit and catch up for a few hours. Imagine my surprise when I got back to the Tampa airport and heard that all the flights to NY were cancelled because of a freak snowstorm...
An afternoon in Tampa?
Thanks so much for checking, Veggo! Ybor City still sounds like a great choice. I'll check out the Columbia menu.
An afternoon in Tampa?
Thanks very much, Veggo and co! That sounds like a great plan. If any other thoughts occur to you, re: things not to miss in Tampa, do let me know.
An afternoon in Tampa?
OK, all you Tampa hounds -- I'm hoping for a little advice.
I will be in Tampa for about 6 hours between flights in a couple of Saturdays from now. I will not have a car, but I'd like to take a taxi somewhere for lunch and then (ideally) either a walk or lounge around the neighborhood. I am wide open in terms of types of cuisine, but (coming from NYC) the food has to be really excellent -- whether it's the best banh mi or bbq or dim sum or Cuban diner or whatever.
A place right next a beach/park/marina/cool downtown neighborhood would be of special interest, as I will be on foot - but if there is a "must-try" suggestion that is a little more remote, I'll take it.
I've looked through the Tampa suggestions on this board already, but since I don't have a sense of what the neighborhoods are like, it is hard to make a choice.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations for a fun afternoon in Tampa!
Chinese Grocery in Flushing
I'm out in Queens today (far, far from where I live in Harlem) and need help locating a great Chinese grocery store in Flushing. I am hoping to find something similar to Kam Man in Manhattan -- a place with both a frozen food section (with bags of dumplings) as well as dry goods, sauces and fresh foods, roasted meats, etc.
Any help would be SO greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Help! Need a great Thai restaurant in Queens for a large party on a Saturday night
I'm looking for a great Thai meal in Queens for a party off 8 (including a couple of kids) tomorrow night (Saturday) around 7:30. I've read all the reports about the Sriphiphai experience sometimes being sub-par during the busy hours, so I wasn't even going to attempt it.
Any part of Queens is fine. All suggestions very welcome. Thanks!
Calling all Carribbean cooks, need help with Masas de Puerco Frito
Yamalam-
Marinate your chunks of pork loin in a mojo (garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and acid - either naranja agria, or some equivalent like lemon or lime or even vinegar) overnight.
Tkae the meat out of the marinade and simmer the masitas in a small amount of seasoned water over very low heat. In a little less than an hour all the water will boil away. Then you can brown the chunks of meat in any kind of flavorful fat you like. I use duck fat in NY, lard in Havana. You want the masitas to be a little crispy but not overcooked. It won't take long. At the end you can throw in some thinly sliced yellow onion and saute it for a minute with the masitas, and then right before you plate everything, a handful of chopped cilantro (which is not traditional) and a squeeze of lime (which is). Enjoy.
Great, inexpensive eats in Milan?
Where would you eat if you had 36 hours in Milan (on a budget)?
All suggestions welcome.
Restaurant recs in Milan?
My husband is traveling to Milan next weekend to perform with a group of musicians. I'm looking for restaurant recommendations -- ideally, I'd like to send him in the direction of some terrific Milanese food and good atmosphere at a moderate price.
I'd love to both hear people's top restaurant picks and also some possibilities for large groups.
All suggestions welcome.
Thanks!
Family-friendly restaurant in Queens on Father's Day?
Thanks, JK! We'll give it a shot. Happy Father's Day...
Family-friendly restaurant in Queens on Father's Day?
Looking for a kid-friendly place to eat dinner with 8 people - anywhere in Queens tomorrow in the early evening
It needs to be:
- kid friendly
- not horribly expensive. Moderately expensive is okay.
- great food that can please a range of palates., including the kids'. Chinese or Italian would both work.
It can't be:
- too loud or too crowded to get into for a group of 8 without a reservation
- a dive. Downscale is fine, but it can't be grungy.
Any thoughts?
Help -- Asian restauarnt open late in Queens?
Any good recs for a really good Asian restaurant of any kind open until midnight in Qns?
Looking for "Sure Jell" brand or other powdered pectin
I used to be able to find pectin (for making jam) in my local supermarket, but I've been looking over the last couple of weeks and can't find any anywhere, not even in the specialty food shops. I could order it online, but I'd love to know if anyone knows of a source in Manhattan. Thanks!
Cuban cafe con leche?
La Caridad 78 on 78th and Broadway. Taza de Oro on 15th and 8th Avenue.
A very difficult challenge / request for the hounds
In addition to all the great places already mentioned, you might check out Henry's and Metisse, both on Broadway. I often opt for the bibimbop at Mill Korean for lunch. Kitchenette is always excellent, and its about a ten minute walk from campus, right next to Max. I don't think Alouette (a bit farther down on Broadway) is open for lunch, but its a good dinner option in the neighborhood at any rate. Turkuaz (also a bit of a walk) has an excellent lunch.
Best flan in NYC?
Any style, any flavor: traditional, kahlua, ricotta, pumpkin, whatever.
Best knish in Manhattan, 2006
Zabar's actually makes a good knish as well. It all depends on what style of knish you prefer.
Best Hummus
The Hummous Place has three locations in Manhattan. Great pita. You can get fresh labne and good hummous at all three.
Is Amy Ruth's the ONE?
Amen to Margie's Red Rose Diner. But it really depends what exactly you're looking for. Are you craving a particular dish?
Fried fish in NYC metro anyone?
I second the Harlem recommendations. Also, House of Seafood on Frederick Douglass is really good (don't let the decor put you off -- its humble but the fish sandwich is perfect), and there's a seafood shop that will fry or steam fish for you just a block west of HOS on Saint Nicholas around 127th or so.
Best place to eat a great meal and watch football in Manhattan? [Moved from What's My Craving Board]
Great idea! I guess the question should have been more like "where do hounds go to watch football?" I'm still dreaming of a little bistro where I can eat a great bowl of moules at the bar and keep an eye on the game at the same time. I know its a mixed metaphor, but I'll be very happy when I eventually find it.
Old School Red Clam Sauce - Chopped and Whole Fresh Clams
Carmine's actually makes a great red clam sauce too
Best place to eat a great meal and watch football in Manhattan? [Moved from What's My Craving Board]
Any thoughts? Uptown is best, but I'll take all recommendations. A place with great moules (any variation) and football would be beyond ideal.
Best BBQ Ribs in NYC
Virgil's is infinitely better quality than Dinosaur. i live near Dinosaur and go back occasionally to see if it has improved and I'm always disappointed. Dinosaur's ribs aren't nearly as tender or as flavorful as Virgil's (they leave the ribs in the wood smoker for the right amount of time at Virgil's - most places either go for a significantly shorter smoke on their ribs and you can tell the difference, or they let them dry out, which is unforgiveable. They also use three kinds of wood in the smoker for a more complex flavor.) I also have to respectfully disagree with the previous dry rub comment. The dry rub at the other places mentioned, while respectable, isn't as complex as the rub at Virgil's by a long shot. Don't let the location fool you - its not some stupid tourist spot. I've been eating there since 1996 and none of the newer places in the city stack up.
Where can I get an insane 10-20 Scoop ice cream sundae??
The place that's always been famous for that in Manhattan is Serendipity on the UES.
