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The Chowhound of my youth. [moved from Not about Food board]
Yes, my foie gras - faux pas . That actually was for my 20th wedding anniversary dinner. We splurge once a year. For us a splurge is $150 or so for the both of us with tip. The lack of culinary adventures in Northern New England is another one of my peeves. I just don't think we have the population, $, or diversity.
The Chowhound of my youth. [moved from Not about Food board]
Every day for years, before checking email, before checking Facebook, I am on Chowhound. First to Northern New England board, which I am on the edge of, then Southern, then NYC, my old stomping grounds, Then onto an area I am soon to visit (now it's Philadelphia) And then on to CHOW. After which onto an area I dream of visiting. For the limited traveling I can afford it has always been an incredible trove of useful information, especially for those of us on a budget. Also, many times I have used the topical boards to answer questions I can't seem to find anywhere else.
But, I feel a yolk slipping into the frothy whites, deflating the meringue. More and more I am seeing posts which are arguing about 15 vs 21 courses at the newest gastro-porn restaurant. More and more, instead of finding the best authentic kilbasa or diner hash browns, I am hearing the disgust of a patron seeing someone in sneakers at the latest top-chef masturbation parlor.
I have always made a distinction between foodies and chowhounds, the latter being far more interested in culinary culture and less with "the newest thing" At $150 for the tasting menu ($200 with wine parings) I am feeling I am in a club more for the 1% instead of a place for all food nerds.
Discuss amongst yourselves!
Northampton Dinner Recs for a Pescetarian
How about Paul and Elizabeth's? http://www.paulandelizabeths.com/ Casual, but solid food.
Also, I happen to LOVE India House on State St. I've heard great things about the sushi at Osaka, but haven't been
peeling FRESH eggs
So I have a source for really fresh eggs (1-2 days) they are incredible and I can't see going back. They make the BEST egg salad. The problem is peeling them. Because they are fresh the membrane between the shell and egg is really strong. Any suggestions? Thanks!
PARSONS sCHOOL
Looking for cheap to moderate (under $20 Entree or so...) Near Parsons School of Design, 5th and 13th St. 3 of us w/one veggie. Love anything different, ethnic, but have a number of veggie options - not one or two just to be accommodating. ( I hate that! and I'm not the veggie!) It will be about 5 on a Friday so not too worried about crowds.
THANKS!
where can I get a great Cheesesteak, with a menu full of stuff for everyone else?
To put the roask pork/cheesesteak debate to bed. I will try to find time to try a pork sandwch from a wonderful place. Not back to my original dilema. How about a cheese steak at or very near to 30th street station?
where can I get a great Cheesesteak, with a menu full of stuff for everyone else?
i have fond memories of Philly cheesesteaks and have to satisfy my urge. To give you an idea of what you guys have down there. I had one on a layover in the airport and it was better then any I've had in 20 years. We are staying at Hilton Garden Inn near the convention center
where can I get a great Cheesesteak, with a menu full of stuff for everyone else?
Traveling to the city w/ family for the weekend. I'll be with my vegetarian daughter, eat- anything son, and not so interested in meat wife. One night we will be at the Israeli place that is so talked about...the name escapes me. Would love to find a centrally located ( we will be car-less) sit down place with a really good cheesesteak and lots of other choices. I know I won't be getting the best, but it will be far better then anything I can get here in VT. If this is not in the cards I may have to get one before I get on the train. Any good ones in 30th street station?
Thanks for the help!
potato kugel egg split
I'm thinking of taking my basic potato kugel recipe
8 medium potatoes
2 onions
6 eggs
1/2 cup oil
4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 heaping Tbsp. salt
1/2-1 tsp. pepper
shred the onions and potatoes
drain
add beaten eggs, oil, S + P, flour (matzoh meal)
bake
TA DA!!
I'm thinking of splitting the eggs. Beat the yolks with the other stuff and then folding in beaten egg whites.
What do you think?
Insta Cure #1
Anywhere in the Keene, Greenfield, Brattleboro area I might find this?
Thanks
Tamarind concentrate
How long will opened Tamarind concentrate last in the fridge?
Thanks!
Manhattan Babka Survey
Go to Zadies on fairlawn ave in Fairlawn NJ. Best on the planet. Then get some bagels on saddle river road. After tasting these you will then be on realtor.com
trust me
where can I buy tamarind paste?
how long would that last in the fridge once opened? just a thought...
corn husks
Does anyone know where i can get these in the Brattleboro, Keene, Greenfield area? Would love to make some tamales this weekend!!
corn husks
Does anyone know where i can get these in the Brattleboro, Keene, Greenfield area? Would love to make some tamales this weekend!!
oyster specials. NOT at the bar
I'm looking for places that have happy hour oyster specials that you can order at the table. I'll be with my 12 and 16 year olds and I'm not ready to show them how to "pony up and order a draft"
LA trip ideas, but would love other options!
After perusing the boards for a while I think I have come up with a pretty good list, but would love some extra options. 2-3 dinners and probably a few lunches. We have one teenage vegetarian, who will eat shellfish, one picky 12 year old who will eat anything as long as it's a hamburger, meatballs or sesame noodles, and two mostly adventurous parents. We need to keep it somewhat cheap. How cheap? Well, after looking over Parks BBQ and Gjelina's menu, those might be a stretch, but worth it. We live in VT but I am from NYC so please don't talk to me about pizza, although I will be trying Langers Pasrami because I can't imagine anything coming close to Katzs. We will be taking the kids to lunch on Olvera St just for the Mariachi and atmosphere unless there is mariachi some where else that might be worth it. Believe it or not, the worst Mexican I can get there beats the best here. Want to have some good sushi and my big thing is trying to find some cheap oysters. Happy hours are great except too many you have to be at the bar. (not ready to teach my kids how to pony up and order a draft!) Will travel for a good meal, but would rather not be in areas where we have to watch our back. Thank you guys in advance, your the best!
Langer's
mariscos chente
Gjelina.
Musha's
Loteria Grill
Parks BBQ
Daikokuya
Guelaguetza
Nickel Diner
Seafood Harbour,
Monte Alban Restaurant
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Daikokuya
327 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monte Alban
11927 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Musha
1725 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501
Loteria Grill
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Nickel Diner
524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
what to do with barley malt?
I have a jar of barley malt that I bought for 1 teaspoon to make my own bagels (and I'm from NJ! What the hell was I thinking...) How long will this stuff last in the fridge and what can I use it for?
Chinatown with atmosphere
I'll be with my family on a Sunday night. This trip my 12 year old son get to choose the food, so he opted for Chinese (of course all he eats is sesame chicken, sesame noodles, and eggrolls) We are coming from northern New England and have experienced that just about any Chinese in the city is better then the best we can get here. I would love to find a place with tons of atmosphere and cheaper then Ruby Foo's playground. Chinatown is fun, but I had also thought Szechwan Gourmet on 39th to get my Dan Dan noodle fix. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
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Szechuan Gourmet
21 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
Ruby Foo's
1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
seseme chicken, the best?
Not exactly authentic chinese, but it is my sons favorite. Opinions please....
