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FINALLY! Good Chinese food to order in , in Park Slope (Michael and Pings)
That's what I'm saying!
My Google Map of Obscure Street food in Eastern Jackson Heights
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Where's the best burrito in Brooklyn?
Gotta say the Chula Vista from Rachel's with Carne Asada instead of ground beef is the closest to San Diego style I've had around here. They use fries instead of rice. Get the trio of picantes/salsas and a no-ice marg pitcher.
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Rachel's Taqueria
408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Burritos in Park Slope
Probably too late but I'd have gone for a san diego style french fries and carne asada burrito from rachel's.
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Rachel's Taqueria
408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Good Chinese Food in Park Slope (finally)
Since this post title isn't specifically about Dumplings and things I thought I would chime in here and say that I've had good luck with Sun Luck Kitchen as far as price and good clean taste. Granted they do add western veggies as filler, but this is good americanized takeout- better than the others I have had in the slope area. I ordered
Subgum Wonton Soup (qt 5.75 came with 4 wontons- skin was a little thick but ok)
Under Cantonese Style Noodle Soup - Pickled Cabbage with shredded chicken noodle soup (qt 5.00 wanted more pickly cabbage- probably won't order again- especially not with chow fun which were a little thin/weak)
Choy Sum with black mushroom (qt 9.75- really liked it)
All in all, this is going to be my go-to ordering place, especially since they were recently added to seamless web.
As far as Dumplings & Things are concerned, the duck bun is worth going back for. I enjoyed the
fatty pork belly as well. I don't think I'll order their soup noodles again- the noodles inside were so close to mush I don't know how they stayed together- maybe that is the way they were supposed to be and I was just expecting/missing the squeeky tampopo sound- my bad if so.
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Sun Luck
197 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Dumplings & Things
375 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Montgomery Alabama Area
Sorry I didn't see your reply. This is an older map, but you may still find it of use.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=108221323223275314875.00045acf7a887ed4054ed
El Pollo : Peruvian in Park Slope
Did a search of the board and was surprised that nothing came up for this place. I've walked by a few times and it has always been empty, and asked around- the neighbors in the building said Coco Roco was better. Although I noticed it was usually empty and had gotten bad reviews, I was in the mood for Peruvian, so decided to give Coco Roco a try. We ordered pisco sours, lobo, snapper with papaya ceviche, and Papa a la Huancaína. The pisco sours were so sour we could barely drink them. The Lobo tasted like it was made with a chinese seasoning packet, and was a very small portion- mostly old rice, the ceviche tasted like it had been made with sour mix (we didn't finish it), the papa was alright- they didn't have cancha or pickled onions. We walked out hungry, and 75 dollars lighter- a real kick in the gut.
On our way home we looked in El Bollo, and noticed that it was open until 10:30, so decided to give it a try. Unlike at Coco Roco, we were greeted warmly. There were hand written specials. This place really felt like a home kitchen. The waitress was the daughter of the chef, and proud of the place. We ordered pisco sours and they were good- you could actually taste the pisco over the sour- a good balance. We got a whole chicken, a papa rellena, and tostones. The Salsa de ají amarillo? and Salsa de perejil? were really spicy and good. The papa rellena was a nice size and had an egg in it- something I've seen others skimp on. The chicken was good too. And we really liked our big bowl of pickled onions- you could tell she cares about it because instead of being just onions and vinegar, it had a little pepper and salt, cilantro and tomato diced in it- that's care. We both really enjoyed it, and the bill was around half of what coco roco was.
I had to tell the waitress our story and she said that she hears it often- people complaining about coco roco to her. She says the people at el bollo are peruvian, and her mother cooks for everyone like she does her children. She said that they don't serve ceviche unless they can find a really good fish- that others will serve it all the time regardless of the quality- but not them. I asked if they had anything that wasn't on the menu, and she said to come back on the weekend for specials- that during the week the specials are usually things on the menu at cheaper prices. I told her that I noticed that they were empty when I passed by- and wondered why- she said she thinks people are looking for them but just pass by and get lost and accidently going to coco roco instead, and end up having a bad experience. She said most of the business they do is takeout but usually only chicken, and that they do have a bigger crowd at lunch- the workers in the neighborhood that come in for their 6 dollar lunch specials. Please go to this place and support them. They are really nice and do a great job. I used to live in sunset park and miss going to super latino chicken- so am really glad to have this in the neighborhood.
Where should I eat along my moving route?
Because your trip spans multiple regions, I think you may have better luck asking a specific question about places you know you are going to stop on that specific region's board-
Here's an example:
Is there a place near Shreveport, Louisiana for brunch that features seasonal local ingredients on a Sunday afternoon?
Two New Chow-worthy Spots in Montgomery
That's true, the one you posted is a bigger beer list than the one at tipping point. I should have noted it was big for Montgomery, not compared to Earth. Honestly Ham and High not being open for lunch isn't a surprise to me. I'm surprised they are open for dinner. The place is serving food that the majority of people around here just can't appreciate. I give them a few more months max. That's really sad, but it's typically the way things go here. If it's not a meat and three or McDonalds, it's struggling or dead.
Where to eat in Montgomery Alabama?
I've only seen it at Chris's- and I didn't really like it- but my buddy swears by it. It was heavy on the clove flavor- actually that minus a little vinegar and bullion was probably the only flavor.
Where to eat in Montgomery Alabama?
I've never had a good meal here. I wonder if sometimes different people cook here, because I will occasionally see a great review of this place. The times I've been there has been no tripe or tendon in the pho- and got some cocky racist response when I asked for them, herbs and greens were wilted, or not available- the stock itself didn't taste of star anise or have any fish sauce- dipping sauces were sugary and not quite in the norm with what I would think of accompanying Vietnamese food in a Vietnamese restaurant- saw that tell-tale thai peanut corn syrup dip on one occasion- but I swore it off over a year ago and haven't been back. I'm open to it improving but I still hear it's the same. They have no competition but that's no excuse. Green Papaya, East China, and Arrirang don't have competition really- and they are typically outstanding. I hear people say well, it may not be authentic, but it tastes good to me! That's great- but don't think of it as a vietnamese restaurant. Think of it as some southern fusion place. Actually fusion would imply that they come up with new recipes. From what I've seen they just take existing recipes and cut corners by leaving out ingredients they say white people don't like. That's not fusion to me, that's cutting corners.
Joe Patti's Seafood.
sorry, could you rephrase the question? I'm not trying to be rude, I just don't understand. Let me know an I'll try and answer the best I can.
Joe Patti's Seafood.
I thought it could be a restaurant opening up in my town. See how it could be confusing?
Joe Patti's Seafood.
please put what city your post refers to in your post title so we can better help you!
Weidman's Closed.....................
good to know- I couldn't tell by the post title
Two New Chow-worthy Spots in Montgomery
Ham and High
http://www.thehamandhigh.com/menu
ever-evolving dinner menu focuses on seasonal, sustainable and local cuisine
meat and produce sourced from local farmers and artisans or on-site at Hampstead Farms. The three-acre, urban farm regularly supplies the destination restaurant with an array of fresh produce and herbs, ranging from heirloom tomatoes and okra, to rosemary and honey, while the traditional farmhouse doubles as a unique venue
Ham and High Market will soon offer a convenient stop for the community, complete with an array of wine, meat, fresh farm produce, cheese, honey and other specialty items
cooking devoted to prepared meat products such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, pâtés, and confit, primarily from pork
and
http://www.tippingpointhampstead.com/menu
Big beer menu. Lunch menu. Happy Hour Everyday from 2 - 7pm featuring fantastic drink specials! Delicious Bar Menu every night featuring the famous Basket o’ Bacon, Hot Tots, Imported Cheese Plate & more.
Montgomery AL
I'm more upset about the goat hill tavern, the hotel bar, closing downstairs from there- I know capitol inn was good for nostalgia, but at least there are hundreds of other places selling canned vegetables in the area. There really aren't any dive bars with music selling high gravity beer now that goat hill is gone.
Banh Mi in Montgomery?
Well there are lots of things not on the menu at arrirang and at east china that the staff keeps around for themselves or the chinese/korean families in the area that they have a relationship with. It's something you have to cultivate, but it's really worth it. Usually a few meals with big parties and attempting to speak korean/chinese when ordering will get you on their good side, - show them you are making an effort at least - and then they'll be more open about discussing their secret items. For instance, I don't think the whole fish is on the menu at east china at all. I know chicken feet aren't advertised. The chicken feet there are braised btw. I know they have pig's trotters and beer snacks at arirang that aren't on the menu as well- but you just have to ask the ladies that work there after throwing a few drinks back with them in the karaoke room.
Banh Mi in Montgomery?
The sandwiches at Oriental Market vary greatly depending on when the last time was they picked them up from Atlanta. They sell all of the ingredients- including the french bread sometimes, if you want to make them at home. I miss some of the variations I used to have in NYC- that's why I prefer to do it that way. If you do go in and the refrigerators are empty, and there aren't any fresh ones right up front next to the register, ask grandma when the next time is she plans on going to Atlanta. I tried calling to check but it looks like their number has been disconnected. I think it's usually on tuesdays, so tuesday afternoon and wednesday are the best times to go. Don't hold me to that though.
As far as korean fried chicken, you might try starting a different post requesting that. People browsing the board may know, but not think to check this post to see because they think it is about vietnamese sammies. I have had Korean Fried Chicken from Bon Chon Chicken a few times in NYC, right as the craze was hitting. It was in a small shop and that was pretty much the only thing they did- most people would get it to go and take it home to have drinks- it's kindof known as a drinking accompaniment. We don't have any korean bars in town as far as I know, but that would be where I would look. The closest thing I have seen is at Arirang. They have the karaoke room and serve drinking snacks that aren't on the regular menu, while you sing. The korean ladies there have always been very accommodating. They have whole chicken on the menu, so may be able to help. The ones in New York that I had focused on wings, while the ones in korea do the whole chicken and then chop it up- so you would probably end up getting the korean style one if you ordered it there as I doubt they have an abundance of wings on hand. I might be going this week so I will ask.
The chinese version called paper fried chicken is basically the same thing with different sauces. I know that the owner at east china is very accommodating, and they have some chicken wings on hand- believe they have wings as an app on the menu. I know they have other parts. I got chicken feet there last night and they were very good. Ask if she will make you paper fried chicken- maybe they'll make it like it with wings. Good luck. Report back.
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Oriental Market
126 Coliseum Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36109
Southern Diners.............
err.. shouldn't this be central southern diners? LOL I think you're on the wrong board!
There's one here in Montgomery called
The Kitchen
3407 Norman Bridge Road, Montgomery, AL 36105-2310
(334) 241-9911
Chicken and waffles, salmon croquette omelets, gump burgers, ribs, etc.
Open till 1 am during the week, and 3 am on the weekends
Roadtrip - your road food ideas needed
I wouldn't recommend Sam's BBQ in Montgomery. You'll be going by too many other great towns for BBQ and Montgomery isn't really known for its BBQ at all. Little Sams might be okay for the Montgomery city limits, but there is better to be had, even 30 minutes out of town. I'd say if you are really up for BBQ, have korean BBQ instead. Montgomery has a giant Korean population thanks to the Hundai plant here. Arirang is my favorite place in town- and is comparable to some of the places in Korea Town in NYC.
Roadtrip - your road food ideas needed
I'm from montgomery and wouldn't recommend the farmer's market. There are far better meat and threes here. Downtown, Davis cafe comes to mind, as does Mrs BS Home Cooking. In wetumpka there is chicken shack. The farmer's market has always tasted straight out of a can to me- or cooked until mush. Some people like that sort of food, but it's not for me.
Roadtrip - your road food ideas needed
That's a heck of a food trip you have planned. Instead of asking for input about the entire trip, you may get better results asking specific questions about the smaller cities you are going to be eating in- like "What's a cheap place for breakfast in Montgomery, AL?"- There is a wealth of information already posted here about new orleans, nashville, and atlanta. Doing a search will return discussions about the places you are looking for. By skimming those posts, you can get a general idea for what places would be interesting, and what places you might want to avoid. I've used that method for lots of cities, and then plotted the results on a google map, which is easy to set up. That way whenever I have internet access, I can see what is coming up and if I need to call ahead, etc- all in one place. Just a suggestion- but don't feel discouraged if you don't get a load of answers right away to a broad question such as this. Like I said, I've found that you will get better results if your questions are more targeted. Just my 2c.
Funky, or interesting, in Birmingham/Homewoood Alabama
heck yeah expense me a martini while you're at it. let us know how it goes!
Funky, or interesting, in Birmingham/Homewoood Alabama
You may also like the bottletree menu,
http://www.thebottletree.com/btmenu.html
or the mr. chen's menu
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/45/1425591/restaurant/Hoover/Mr-Chens-Birmingham
A little bit more of a drive for you though, I'm afraid.
Driving down 20 From DFW to Tifton Ga
Montgomery has lots to offer. Here are a hand full of recent posts that may help you with Montgomery:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/698479
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/700867
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/616785
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/655117
If you are looking for something specific (late night, price range, cuisine type), please say so.
Drive-thrus, drive-ins and walk up windows
In Montgomery, AL you could go by one of the flips here. It's a local chain that has one of the better gyros in the area, great tzatziki, a killer breakfast biscuit sandwich(huge biscuit- omelet, bacon, cheese) you can get a breakfast burrito there, but ask for them to load it down with gyro meat instead of sausage- and load down the tzatziki- they do a great greek salad. They have a blue plate special (meat and three). They have fried zuccini spears / fried mushrooms that are again, good with the tzatziki instead of the ranch. I don't much like their hamburgers, fish and chips isn't their strong point- good shakes. Check out their specials and menu here:
http://www.flipsuptowngrill.com/menu.html
