I went on a rugelach hunt the other day. Barel's is gone. The Carriage House version was bleech and no luck on mail order. I'm a sad, hungry, kosher deprived panda :( .......

Craving Jewish treats so bad! Anyone have any leads on where I get my paws on some rugelach or babka?!? Or even a place that might ship? All my beloved New York institutions like Zabar's don't ship to Canada : (

I can eat bird's eye chilies like popcorn... But again, it's not terrible going down. Yeah, it builds and you'll tear up and start sweating but it's what it does once in your stomach that kills. My friend also ate one and she got really ill as well (also almost called an ambulance) and, I quote, was "sh***ing rockets" afterwards. But heck, if your Dad is in good health, I say try a little. Just make sure to have milk and ice cream nearby in case ;) And. DO NOT rub your eyes like I did. Stupid...
I heard a little is nice to flavor a big pot of chili con carne but check this link too.
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/20...

I've eaten one before. Now, not to brag, but I can really eat hot foods and have a cast iron stomach. So I liked the challenge and I searched all over NYC last year and could only find dried ones. It tasted like what I imagine eating a cigarette would be like. Going down it's hot but not unbearable. Just really smoky and "ashy". I remember joking that It wasn't bad and that I wanted another one (I have video of this stupidity). But the thing you have to remember is, once in your system, it tries to burn THROUGH you. 10 minutes later I had the worst stomach cramps imaginable and was destroying my kitchen looking for dairy products. Then panicking and forcing myself to puke it up. Then I started getting terrible shakes and the worst cold sweats. THEN I started hallucinating and freaking out that I never had a will drawn up and never told people I loved them etc.... I almost called 911. I truly thought I was going to die. But then like an hour later it just stops like that and I got up and made myself a bowl of tomato soup. Not gonna lie. I kinda want to do it again....

Whoops. Sorry. Calgary

Really? Ok. I guess I won't host a karaoke party there either ;) Wednesday night.

Anyone have any suggestions for a place for coffee, drinks, or little nibbleys that's open until at least 9 pm. I'm having an informal business meeting with my team (5 people) so it can't be too loud. I was thinking the Marda Loop Phil and Sebastian but closer to downtown would be better......and mamma could probably use a real drink that night ;)
Thanks Chowhounders! And may the heavens bless you with lots and lots of truffles!

Does anyone know what kind of hot sauce they use at the famous halal cart on 53rd and 6th and if I can buy it commercially?
I can drink that stuff! But the guy at the cart always gives me stink eye when I ask for extra EXTRA little packets. Cheapo....

I've been going to Van Diemen's for the Canadian Society party. Such a fun time! You should try it tomorrow trinyc. I'd love to give an in-depth review on the food but let's face it, almost anything tastes great after a bucket of Molsons.....

As a hungry Canadian new to the city I need recs for any places showing the Olympics with awesome grub. Please help because I really don't want to end up at ESPN Zone.

Help me Chowhounders!!!
I'm a native Calgarian who moved to NYC a few years back aka cheap/fast/awesome lunch mecca. I get back here and BOOM! the entire city has changed... Where's all the food gone?? (I'm talking to you Caffe Mauro) I'm starving!. I need recommendations super close to Eaton's Center since A) I only get an hour for lunch...if I'm lucky.... and B) it's friggin' too cold to be galavanting all over downtown.