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Best Restaurant for 30th B-day
My 30th birthday is soming up and I want to celebrate with a spectacular meal, and for the first (and maybe only) time in my life money is no object. I'm debating Le Bernardin and Per Se, but I'm open to other suggestions. I've lived in New York for about 4 years but haven't been to any of the top restaurants except Jean Georges for lunch. Help is appreciated!
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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023
What sort of chile to put in chocolate?
You can use just about any kind of chili peppers with chocolate depending on the flavor and heat level you want. Gujillo will probably be better than arbol because they hjave a richer flavor. Make sure you toast dried chili's in a hot dry skillet before grinding for a richer flavor. Other good options are chipotles, piquin, habanero, and probably the most used with chocolate is ancho (also the most widely availble in powder form). You can also use chili oils if you want a fresher as opposed to smokier flavor. You can buy chili oils or ifuse your own with fresh chilis of any variety.
Hong Kong in June - Dining suggestions?
I'll be in Hong Kong for the first time in June, actually the end of my honeymoon. I'm looking for dining suggestions as food is one of the main reasons we're ending our trip in Hong Kong. We basically have time for 2 lunches and 2 dinners. I live in NYC so I don't need to try any "international" restaurants (French, Italian, etc.), we want Chinese food - doesn't need to be Cantonese either. I like traditional or new and innovative, so I'm up for either. I know Lung King Heen is really considered over rated, but I'm wondering if I should try the world's only 3* chinese restaurant just so I can have an informed opinion as well. Maybe one dinner at LKH and one somewhere else so I can really judge for myself? I'd also love suggestions for food carts, hole in the wall spots, or anywhere else so that I can get a good sampling of what Hong Kong has to offer in a very limited amount of time. And, because its my honeymoon, I'd love a truly amazing dining experience fopr at lest one of the meals. Help and suggestions would be much appreciated.
