Kosher Turducken

I'm planning on doing this for my husband's birthday- I noticed on the web site where the turducken can be ordered to comes cooked or uncooked. As this is quite expensive I really do not want to mess this up. You mentioned that it fell apart- here is my question. If it is ordered precooked or you cook it a day ahead of time - my concern is heating it up again- it must be so thick that it would take a while to heat, my fear is that in the re-heating it would dry out, I would imagine that it would tend toward the dry side to being with. Any ideas, pro or con- as for heating up. If you cooked it fresh and waiting to carve would that have helped?? Thanks.

Sandinyc in Kosher

Vegan Chinese

They are kosher certified, there is a certificate at the entrance, unfortunately I do not remember the details. It is the cleanest Chinese restaurant I've ever been to, kosher or otherwise, and the service was excellent.

Sandinyc in Kosher

Vegan Chinese

Someone mentioned in a previous post that they did not see any vegan Chinese in NY that is frequented by non-Jews. Recently we have been going to Happy Buddah in Queens:

http://www.happybuddha.com/main_content.html

This place is amazing! I really thought after keeping kosher that I would never have dim sum again- I even started making my own kosher variations at home. With Happy Buddha I feel like I can finally have good Chinese again, and the prices are so reasonable. We had a pan fried noodle with veg and dim sum, also a Char siu bao- that I would have swore was made with meat.

A meal at Happy Buddah and then a day at In Spa World-
http://www.nyinspaworld.com/eng/main/main.php

Many Hassidum are finding there way to In Spa World.

I can't think of anything better.

Sandinyc in Kosher

Kosher Disney Cruise

Has anyone had any recent experiences with kosher food on the Disney Cruise? Thinking about taking a crusie in May/June and wondering how the food will be.

Sandinyc in Kosher

Kosher Turducken

Wow- I'm so glad to find this post- my husband has been bothering me for the longest time for a turducken, he wants this for his 40th birthday which is more than a year away- I've been thinking about the logistics of making it for a while- it will be such a cou for me to order one! Had no idea this was even possible- kosher- thanks for the post. I could even get one for passover!

Sandinyc in Kosher

Smokey Joes in Teaneck

If you go to their website you can send them comments about the food, of course they only seem to post the good comments but I'm sure they are reading the bad as well:

http://www.smokeyjoesbbq.com/menus.php

Sandinyc in Kosher

Favorite premade latkes or latke mix

Honestly my thoughts are that I would rather not have latkes that to use one of those boxes, I use my cuisanart and can whip up latke batter in less than 10 minutes- box or homemade you still have to fry them. I shread the potatos and onion using the shreading blade of my food processor, mix in flour and salt/pepper- less than 10 minutes! If you clean the potato well you do not even need to peel it- just cut in a size that fits the processor.

Sandinyc in Kosher

Grillz in Staten Island

I've eaten there TWICE already and they are only open a week or so! I live less that five minutes from the restaurant and I can tell you that this place is soooo needed! The first time we had spicy fries, my son had chicken nuggest, my husband a steak wrap with yellow rice, mushrooms and onions, I had a chicken sandwich that was dipped in buffalow chicken sauce- everything was delicious. A few days later we went for lunch and my son had a hamburger, I tried the schwarma (chicken) on a pita, my mother a steak sandwich- again we had the fries. The food was great, fries come with a list of interesting dipping sauces- we had the garlic mayo, the have spicy ketchup, stuff like that. They advertise soups but we haven't tried them yet- they have an extensive menu and I can't wait to try the falaffel, and the hot wings. They also have hot dogs, and a pastrami dog that looked interesting. Both time we were there our bill was $35 for three people- not bad for kosher, the prices are not crazy. The only down side was the wait which I have to admit was a bit long, also the kitchen which is open and in full view I wish were a bit cleaner and more tidy, they remodeled and did a really nice dining room but they have stuff piled everywhere. Compared to Dairy Palacve- it's a palace! I hope they do well, business seemed to be brisk, Staten Island needs more kosher places- I would highly recommend this place!

Sandinyc in Kosher

REAL Chinese- anywhere???

The dish I'm trying to recreate is Lo Mai Gai- I've never been a fan of joong- even with the sausage, I've always found joong to be bland in comparison to Lo Mai Gai, I think its really possible to do this dish well kosher, some fatty veal, chicken and mushrooms should make for a nice enough filling.

Sandinyc in Kosher

REAL Chinese- anywhere???

Thanks soooo much- they are all great suggestions, I'm working on my own version of Char Siu Bao made with veal- also going to do a coconut variety. The dim sum is a little more labor intensive so the vegetarian option is a great suggestion! I also want to work on a sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves- I can't add the sausage but I think it might be passable with veal and chicken added. Thanks again!

Sandinyc in Kosher

REAL Chinese- anywhere???

I guess I should begin this by explaining that I converted (orthodox) just 2 weeks ago- I decided once the conversion was finished I would become more observant culinarily. My problem is Chinese food- real Chinese food- in my previous life I lived in China, frequented Chinatown, Vietnamese, dim sum - you name it. The Chinese food so far here in the NYC area doesn't really resemble Chinese food at all- is there anywhere on the east coast that does more traditional kosher Chinese food? I'm starting to think that I'm going to have to start making my own Chinese food- as there are few dairy ingredients most dishes can be adapted-, still I would love to find somewhere- any ideas? I'm willing to travel for it :)

Sandinyc in Kosher

Fine dining with 5 year old

I am planning a 40th birthday dinner and will be including a very well behaved 5 year old- I had thought to go to Jean George but after looking at the menu thought that a 5 year old might not be welcome or even comfortable. So I'm thinking to take it down a notch- any ideas?? Trying to keep in the French or French fusion area but we still want to keep it elegant or special.

Sandinyc in Manhattan

Stressing over perfect meal/ambiance

I'm also looking for a 40th birthday restaurant, loved all of the suggestions- have been to Aureole and was looking for that sort of place- have Eleven Madison, Danube and Blue Hill on my list. Here is my question- if we are bringing a very well behaved five year old with us (and of course eating early) which restuarant would you recommend. At first I was going to go with Jean George but I think it's a little too over the top for a 5 year old- can anyone recommend a better choice, im not looking for kid friendly, just kid accepting.

Sandinyc in Manhattan

New Vietnamese on Staten Island

They do serve Pho-we split one for an app and it was wonderful- delicious broth and tender meat. They do have take out- we took out last Thursday- evrything was delicious- only drawback is that they did not include the sauces...I guess we should have asked for them...I also cut them some slack because the opened the day before, I'm sure there are some kinks to work out. The prices are very reasonable- all entrees are under $19- most in the $10-13 range- they also have all sorts of "dishes on rice" for $6.95-5.95 (I had the pork chop on rice which was a grilled chop- delicious)and they are sold not only at lunch time but all day- we had a full dinner, apps, entree and tea for under $30- you can't beat it!! Soups were all under $7- for a soup that is really a meal. I can't wait to go back.

Sandinyc in Outer Boroughs

New Vietnamese on Staten Island

Also ask for a table upstairs- it's beautiful up there with private booths seperated by bamboo screened windows, not sure how else to describe it.

Sandinyc in Outer Boroughs

New Vietnamese on Staten Island

There are lots of chicken and fish dishes, the spring rolls were amazing, pleanty of shrimp dishes-- I didn't try any fish but I had the lemongrass chicken which was wonderful, they also had "seafood on crisy noodle" which might be good for a first timer, some of the dishes are similar to a Chinese menu and I think you will have no trouble ordering. We also had the lemonaid-tea (iced) which was fresh brewed and delicious, not too sweet. There are pleanty of pictures on the menu so you can see what your getting- good luck!

Sandinyc in Outer Boroughs