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Best inexpensive Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc
I live in NYC, so I'm in luck in that regard. I don't really know a lot about wine, so I was hoping to get leads from the experts and enthusiasts here.
looking for best deals on bottles of wine
Sorry, I should have specified... $15 and under.
Best inexpensive Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc
Yes, sorry, I should have specified. $15 and under is what I'm hunting for. Thanks you for your suggestions.
vegan birthday dinner- looking for one last dish
That sounds about right. Do you happen to have a link to a recipe that I can work off of? Thanks so much!
Best inexpensive Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc
Summer is upon us! (At least I like to think it is.) Can hounds suggest their favorite inexpensive bottles of Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc? Many thanks.
vegan birthday dinner- looking for one last dish
I agree, I'd rather not adapt something. I love the idea of a cashew curry, but it seems that every recipe I look at calls for onions or shallots. Personally, I love onions, so it's hard for me to imagine simply omitting them from a dish. Onions bring so much flavor. Am I being too finicky about not wanting to leave them out? Is there a wonderful way of making a curry without them?
looking for best deals on bottles of wine
Thanks, loratliff! I guess I figured the wine board was not regional and so might not get great local leads. If there are other favorite deals you know of at Astor or Warehouse, please share!
vegan birthday dinner- looking for one last dish
Yes, I suppose I could omit the onions, though they do bring a lot of flavor. I'm usually an inventive cook and like to play around, but somehow I'm having a hard time imaging that dish vegetarian. I feel it needs an animal protein. But thank you so much for the recommendations!
vegan birthday dinner- looking for one last dish
The chili shrimp recipe has onions in it, so that's out. (Honestly, the no onion part is harder for me than the vegan part.) I should have mentioned, I'd like to avoid tempeh, tufu and seitan if possible. I know that's may be a tall order, though.
looking for best deals on bottles of wine
Hi Hounds-
I'm looking for exciting deals on bottles of wines. I'll go anywhere! I'd especially love to find a great sancerre at a low price... does it exist?! Or are there other bottles that you love?
vegan birthday dinner- looking for one last dish
Hello Hounds!
I'm cooking a birthday dinner on Friday for a friend who is vegan and doesn't like onions. I think I'm going in an asian-inspired direction, and will make coconut cilantro rice (this recipe http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cilantro-Coconut-Rice-109333), a salad of watercress, avocado, mango, radish and cucumber with a sesame dressing, and I'm in need of a third dish. Normally I would serve this with a Thai chili-shrimp recipe, and I'm having a hard time coming up with a suitable replacement. Any thoughts? Any dessert ideas would be appreciated as well!
Many thanks.
Fresh fish in Jackson Heights?
Ok, I'm confused. I went to Jose Fish Market and saw no fresh fish, just prepared fried fish. And it had that strong fishy smell... am I missing something?
Fresh fish in Jackson Heights?
Another question about Jackson Heights! Where is the best place to buy fresh fish? I usually buy fish in the Chelsea Market at The Lobster Place, but it's totally out of my way these days. Many thanks for any suggestions!
Brunch in Jackson Heights?
Is there a good place to get Sunday Brunch in Jackson Heights? It doesn't have to be a traditional American brunch, we're open to all cuisines. Many thanks for any suggestions!
fresh turmeric root... how to use it?
I impulsively bought some fresh turmeric root as a friend was espousing its various health benefits. I have no idea what to do with it, really. I love using Indian spices, but I don't know how fresh turmeric really acts in a dish. Any ideas? Many thanks!
Breakfast for 4 at Shopsin's
Yup, should have! Next time. Luckily I don't live anywhere near Shopsin's, I'd be there every day if I did.
Breakfast for 4 at Shopsin's
Thanks for all the suggestions, folks.
Ok, i officially am in love with Kenny Shopsin. What a meal. We got the original slutty cakes, which were amazing as always. My friend ordered the Bingo, which I protested, but wound up loving. Who would ever think of putting brussels sprouts on a sandwich? But the real winner was the Harpo Blisters on My Sisters. That was revelatory, just incredible. I love the earthy, almost crude quality of Kenny's creations, and that dish typified that perfectly. Kale, caramelized onions, brussels sprouts, eggs and cheese. I wished I didn't have to share! The one clinker for me was the Castles. The thick scrambled eggs detracted from the slider for me and it just did nothing for me. Though I want to have the sliders with onions some other time.
I do want to try the Jihad Boy, and the Mo 'Jemima. And everything else on the menu!!
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Shopsin's General Store
120 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Breakfast for 4 at Shopsin's
Huh, are those last two options new? My instinct is to go for the classic pumpkin, but maybe time to try something new. I don't even know what kaya is!
slice of cake
Maybe Sweet Revenge on Carmine Street... it's small but it never seems to be that crowded. The people who work there are always very friendly.
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Sweet Revenge
62 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014
Breakfast for 4 at Shopsin's
Thanks Kathryn! I'm thinking we'll definitely do a Pete and pancakes (either Mac N Cheese or Slutty). I think it might be early for sliders... we're meeting at 9AM. Not that it's any heavier than everything else, but I can't wrap my head around burgers for breakfast. Maybe a different sandwich? I've never had the donuts... that might be just the thing!
Breakfast for 4 at Shopsin's
Four of us are meeting at Shopsin's for breakfast. We intent to order one dish each and share. Would anyone like to craft our breakfast of four dishes for us? Thanks hounds!
best price for spanish ham or prosciutto downtown?
I wound up going to Whole Foods in the interest of time. It was $21.99 a lb for prosciutto di parma. Not bad.
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Whole Foods
95 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
best price for spanish ham or prosciutto downtown?
I'm doing some last minute shopping for a party today- any tips on where to buy well-priced spanish ham or prosciutto below 14th street? Thanks for any tips!
Organic produce on the 7 line
I'm moving to Jackson Heights and very excited about it!
