kdgchow's Profile
Best way to re-heat Fairway rotisserie chickens?
I've only seen the whole chickens at the Fairway I frequent - the one in Pelham Manor, in Westchester. I figured I'd post this on the Manhattan board since it gets more traffic.
Best way to re-heat Fairway rotisserie chickens?
Not sure this is the right board for this, but I've been thinking about getting one of the rotisserie chickens at Fairway. However, I'm the only carnivore in my household and I'm not going eat a whole chicken in one sitting. What's the best way to reheat it in order to maintain as much moisture and flavor?
Also, what's your favorite flavor? The Latin one looked really good to me.
Thanks!
I think I give up on Pizza in Westchester
Hadn't been there in a while, but unless they dropped their prices recently, I paid $3 for a plain slice, which is more than Mario's Pizza across the street ($2.75 at last visit). And I thought Mario's plain slice was better than Nicky's, although I now think Mario's has gone downhill.
Never got a white slice from Nicky's, we'll have to agree to disagree on the regular slice. My larger point, unfortunately, is that the slice options in White Plains generally stink.
I think I give up on Pizza in Westchester
Nicky's is still closed after having a fire. And I gotta be honest, I always thought it served a thoroughly mediocre, overpriced slice.
Decent Chinese in lower Westchester?
Ordered delivery from Bao's on Sunday, so as far as I know, it's still open.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Weeks 2012
Had a very good meal at 42 in White Plains - pork belly fried rice appetizer was terrific and the hanger steak was nicely cooked with chimichurri, creamy polenta and asparagus. My wife ordered vegetarian, her chilled English pea soup was delicious and the vegetarian paella/risotto was good as well. Desserts were good - I got frozen chocolate mousse with caramel and my wife got the lime infused cheesecake. She didn't care for it, but I thought it was terrific, and I'm not a big cheesecake fan.
Also had good RW meals at Emma's Ale House in White Plains and Zitoune in Mamaroneck. The RW menu at Emma's allows you to have the Krispy Kreme bread pudding with vanilla ice cream, which I know has received mixed reviews on this board in the past, but IMO is one of the best desserts in Westchester.
Decent Chinese in lower Westchester?
Is White Plains lower enough Westchester for you? If so, Aberdeen (in the lobby of the Marriott Residence Inn on Barker Avenue) is a very good choice for Cantonese.
Imperial Wok on Route 22 in North White Plains has a small Sichuan menu that I've gotten several good dishes off of. It also has a small Taiwanese menu that I haven't sampled yet, but others have said good things about.
If you're looking for roast meats, Kam Sen in the White Plains Mall is a decent option. The mall also has Bao's, which is mainly Chinese-American, but Chinese-American done better than your average takeout joint.
The Four Best Chinese Restaurants In New York
Might be more suited for the Outer Boroughs board, but what Flushing places do you think have better dumplings than Prosperity? So far, the only place I've been to in Flushing that matches Prosperity is the guo tie place on 41st near the LIRR station (I'm not including places like Nan Xiang - different type of dumpling).
Great new Thai place in Tuckahoe
I'm curious, what dishes did you think came closest to hitting the authenticity mark? When I ordered the larb gai Thai spicy, I thought it hit most of the flavor marks - chili, mint, lime - although it was missing the toasted rice.
Iron Tomato - White Plains
Granted, I don't get much here besides sandwiches, but I think their sandwiches are very good, and large. I particularly like the Italian combo and the fried eggplant with prosciutto and broccoli rabe. Their roast meats are generally good, too, and my wife likes their salad bar.
Never had an issue with the service, they've always been pleasant to me,
Great new Thai place in Tuckahoe
Had a promising dinner here over the weekend. I got the chicken larb and the drunken noodles with duck. Asked for both Thai spicy and the larb didn't disappoint - it was fiery. The drunken noodles, not so much, but they were still good.
My wife got carrot and chive dumplings, which were jam-packed with chives, to the point where the wrappers began to fall apart, and vegetarian pad thai. The noodles were fine, but I'm not the biggest pad thai fan - it's always too sweet for me.
The menu looks relatively standard, though I saw at least one dish with Thai sausage on it. Portions are sizable for the price, and they were reasonably busy for both dine-in and takeout on a Saturday night.
Famous Sichuan is the Real Deal
Wanted to bump this thread to give another thumbs-up to this place. Every dish I've gotten here has been good to great.
I'm not the biggest soft tofu fan, but the ma po tofu might be my favorite dish at Famous Sichuan - just a terrific combination of textures and flavors (chili, peppercorn, black beans, pork, etc.).
I went with a vegetarian relative a month ago and they were willing to make a non-pork version of ma po tofu. And you know what? It was still pretty damn good - I think they kicked up the black bean flavor a little bit to compensate for the absence of pork. My relative said it was one of the best Chinese vegetarian dishes he's ever had,
Getting ma po tofu or Chengdu double cooked pork for $5.50 at lunch is an absolute steal. I just wish they put a few more of their Sichuan dishes on the lunch menu!
-----
Famous Sichuan
10 Pell St, New York, NY 10013
Sichuan at Imperial Wok in N White Plains: thumbs up
When you say the lamb had a dry cumin rub, were the lamb pieces crispy? That's what I equate with the dry preparation of the cumin lamb dish.
So was the bean curd Szechuan style basically ma po tofu? Did it have the ground pork on top of the cubes of soft bean curd?
Sichuan at Imperial Wok in N White Plains: thumbs up
Had another good Sichuan meal here last night. This time, I made sure to ask that my dishes be ma la, and they didn't disappoint - Sichuan peppercorn galore.
Got the pork wontons in hot oil - wrappers were delicate - maybe a little too delicate - and the chili oil and peppercorns left my mouth buzzing nicely.
Turns out they do have a cumin lamb dish - it's titled lamb with Szechuan sauce. However, it's the wet, not dry, preparation. Personally, I prefer the dry version, because the cumin flavor is a bit more in-your-face, but this one was still solid, with leeks and whole chiles. Again, plenty of ma la.
Looking at the menu a little more closely, they have a bean curd Szechuan style, which I'm guessing is ma po tofu. I'm eager to try that.
As much as I love going to Chinatown and Flushing, really happy that this place is so close to home.
Help--Jury Duty in White Plains
The Iron Tomato, Turkish Cuisine and Roberto's are 3 blocks away, and you can grab something quickly from those places.
In White Plains...
I like Ambadi for takeout and all, but I think White Plains also sorely needs another sit-down Indian restaurant to replace Bengal Tiger.
Help--Jury Duty in White Plains
County or federal court?
If it's county court, you could get a $6.50 Dominican lunch special at Karamba on Main Street. Food's pretty good and they get you in and out of there pretty quickly. The Iron Tomato and Turkish Cuisine on Mamaroneck Avenue are also decent options. You're also pretty close to Roberto's a decent Mexican place on E Post Road at Grand Street.
If it's federal court, it's a short walk to E Post Road, where there are are a couple of more Mexican options, including Cancun Delights and Veracruz. Haven't been to those places, but have heard good things.
Kam Sen would be a good, quick choice as well, but the White Plains Mall is slightly further away from the courthouses.
In White Plains...
Tried Esposito's over the weekend with a family dinner. While not as good as Iannelli's, still a pretty good option for Italian-American in WP.
An appetizer of mozzarella in carozza might have been the best thing I had - triangles of cheese fried in an egg-based batter served with a marinara dipping sauce. They were light, not leaden, as too many deep-fried dishes can be. My wife ordered escarole and bean soup, which was good, if a little undersalted.
My main course of rigatoni with broccoli rabe and Italian sausage in garlic oil was fine - pasta wasn't overcooked, though the broccoli rabe might have been a touch overcooked. My wife had homemade gnocchi with pesto - very good, the gnocchi weren't gummy and pesto was rich. Also sampled a risotto dish with asparagus - very good, though definitely not undersalted.
Service, however, was very disjointed. We had ordered one of their grandma pies for the table and they had forgotten about it when we were served our entrees. They must have rushed to make it while we were eating, because the crust came out way too thick and doughy. Put it this way, the crust was much better on slices later reheated in the oven. The sauce and cheese were fine, though.
Oh, and you will not go hungry nor break the bank. Portions are large, and only the fish and seafood dishes reach the $20 range.
In White Plains...
Wonder if that means it's moving from its spot on North Broadway, or just opening up a new branch. Anyone been to the original?
In White Plains...
Esposito's Restaurant and Pizzeria just opened on Mamaroneck Avenue, in the old Iannelli's spot. Looks like it might be related to the one in Valhalla? (http://espositosristorante.com) Anyone been to that one, any good? It'd be great if it as good as Iannelli's was.
Burrata in Eastchester opening
Been to Anthony's a few times - the pizza is good, though I wish they put a little more sauce on their pies. The ribs are good too, but it's the chicken wings which I think are the standout. Each piece is massive, a small order of 10 is easily a meal.
Best Mexican Food in Westchester?
Had anything else from there that you'd recommend? The fact that they're open 24 hours a day intrigues me.
Cobble Hill favorites...so far!
Lard bread at Mazzola's (Union and Henry)
Panelle and rice ball specials at Ferdinando's Foccaceria (Union bet. Hicks and Columbia)
Fried calzones, upside-down, grandma and bruschetta squares at House of Pizza and Calzone (across the street from Ferdinando's)
Zataar bread from Damascus Bakery (Atlantic between Court and Clinton, technically Brooklyn Heights).
Sfogliatelle and Italian ices from Court Pastry (Court, near Degraw)
-----
Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop
195 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Ferdinando's Focacceria
151 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
House of Pizza and Calzone
132 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Mazzola Bakery
192 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Court Pastry Shop
298 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
1970-80's Queen Pizza - Brooklyn
Grew up right around the corner, my mom used to shop for clothing at Malphin's, on the same block, and I would also sometimes get fried flounder sandwiches and vegetable tempura at the Asian market on the corner of Court and Schermerhorn.
Queen always had a terrific slice - for that matter, so did Nick & Joe's a couple of blocks up Court. NIck & Joe's definitely went downhill before it closed.
And Queen Restaurant? Went back a couple of years ago - still really good.
Vaguely remember La Coup de Glace, but for ice cream, nothing topped the late, lamented Peter's. Truly a neighborhood tragedy when he shut down.
-----
Queen
84 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Sichuan at Imperial Wok in N White Plains: thumbs up
Well, I would say one thing - I don't believe that twice-cooked pork generally has Sichuan peppercorn in it, so I believe the dish I had was a relatively authentic version.
Gem Cuisines of China - "Don't Miss"?
That would be a shame. In its previous incarnation, I thought Hunan Village did a real good job of haute-style Chinese, similar to NYC's Shun Lee Palace back in its heyday. Was it like the authentic, regional places in Chinatown or Flushing? No, but it wasn't the sweet, gloppy Chinese-American stuff you get almost everywhere.
Then again, I've heard Shun Lee is a shadow of its former self, too.
Aberdeen, White Plains
Agreed. The thing with Aberdeen and Imperial Wok, they have different strengths. If you're looking for dim sum/Hong Kong/Cantonese dishes, Aberdeen is the place to go. If you're looking for Sichuan - and apparently, Taiwanese, though I haven't tried that part of the menu yet - Imperial Wok is the place to go.
Great food near Grand Central Station
Second Hunan Manor. If you're in the mood for upscale Indian, there's Tulsi on 46th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (http://tulsinyc.com)
-----
Tulsi
211 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017
WP - Sunshine Deli (Taqueria) to close
Gourmet Laguna did replace Flores, but I think it was just a name change, not an ownership change. What kind of tacos did you get? Sunshine's al pastor tacos reigned supreme, but I always liked Gourmet Laguna's chorizo and cecina tacos.
If you're checking out spots in Yonkers, I suggest Tacos El Poblano on Nepperhan Avenue. That was always my go-to place when I lived in Yonkers.
Sabatino's Coal Brick Oven (Hawthorne, NY)
I've gone to the Yonkers Pepe's semi-regularly since it opened. For my money, still the best pie in Westchester, though I haven't been to the Mount Vernon duo of Johnny's and Lincoln Lounge yet - or Sabatino's.
Now, I haven't been to the original Pepe's in New Haven, but I have been to Modern and Zuppardi's in West Haven. The Yonkers Pepe's is certainly in the same league as those places.
