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good lunch spot within walking distance of Basilica
Thanks for letting me know they are there (I am Italian-American, aware of the Sena's long history, etc)... but truly that lunch menu is heavy on the meat, the cream sauce, the whole nine yards. I think Swann would probably be best in this instance. [BTW -- despite its pasta offerings, I really think of Union Square Cafe (where I have dined a gezillion times) as a restaurant that serves good American food. When my friend visited a long time ago, he had their BLT for lunch. I had the yellowfin tunaburger. ] But thanks.
good lunch spot within walking distance of Basilica
Thanks to both respondents; am staying at FS, so considered that, but wanted to hear some other choices. We did Matyson last time, it was fine but I checked out their current lunch menu & I don't think my friend is going to like it; I'd like something more straightforward at lunch too.
good lunch spot within walking distance of Basilica
I grew up in Philly and will be there in a few weeks (RW will be over) for a service at the Cathedral,
mid-week, mid-day. Friend and I will both be hungry for lunch afterwards. He is not an adventurous
eater; I do not eat red meat but eat everything else and really want good quality fresh food. I live in NYC and like Union Square Cafe for lunch, so something like that (if you are familiar with it). Suggestions?
Thanks.
Suggestions for a cheerful, not too dear Christmas Eve dinner on the West Side for two Philly visitors?
A bit of non-food advice: get to the Cathedral really really early for the 5:30 Mass.
If I were you, I'd concentrate on a big, late lunch.... and do a lighter, pizza-type dinner.
are most jarred jams/jellies vacuum sealed?
Today I bought some fruit mustard at Eataly; I had bought it once before, and I honestly don't
recall if it made that "thunk" sound which most preserves make when you open the jar.
The Italian jars do not have a round indentation on top, as in US. The jar was sticker-sealed, but it didn't make any sound, and the jelly is somewhat runny. Safe to use?
Any Meyer Lemon Sightings?
Eataly has them, $2/pound.
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Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
What obscure recipe book do you have and love?
It's a keeper. It's very 'approachable'. Maybe I'll order the later paperback version to see what they added. This is a really good thread...thanks! I'm learning a lot. (I miss my parents, and the endless, ridiculously huge holiday feasts.)
I also have Italian Regional Cooking by Ada Boni, 1969. Huge hardcover book. Not too approachable for me, but wonderful to have and look at.
EATALY MANHATTAN--please list your "finds" here
I actually saw Lidia use it on Lidia's Italy before Mario was ubiquitous, decided to try it, and loved it.
Also, not too crazy about the jarred tuna I got at Eataly. I think Ortiz is much better.
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Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
What obscure recipe book do you have and love?
The Romagnolis' Table, published in 1974/1975. The couple, actually had a show on PBS,
I never saw it, but it was an offshoot of a popular show they had in Boston. I bought this book
for my Dad, whose cooking was his passion and was somewhat legendary among his peers in Philadelphia. He really didn't need a cookbook, but used to love to read them. I should
actually use the book more often. I have the hardcover which looks more like a novel than
a cookbook, and I saw on Amazon that there was a "new" Romagnolis' Table published in 1988 in paperback. I will always treasure this book, it takes an amost conversational approach to each recipe.
Greenmarket cranberries?
maybe you did! I was the one in a rush ;-)..... interestingly, when I stopped
at Paffenroth (where you no doubt bought your purple carrots.... love that
place), there was a man asking if anybody in the market sold cranberries.
thanks for the info ....
Greenmarket cranberries?
It's Breezy Hill, and they are there today (W) as well as Sat. "Heirloom"
cranberries, $4.50/pound.
EATALY MANHATTAN--please list your "finds" here
Erica,
have you e-mailed them and asked? I bet they'd do it.
Greenmarket cranberries?
I was thinking it might be Breezy Hill. I live so close and am going there tomorrow
anyway, I can probably check and post by afternoon.
Greenmarket cranberries?
They are there on Saturdays, near the pretzel guys, and have tons of cranberries.
Can't remember the vendor name either.
EATALY MANHATTAN--please list your "finds" here
vvv03.... they now sell 1 jarred tuna, "Agostino Recca" in olive oil, 7 ounce jar, $9.80....bought
some but haven't tried it yet. (I have seen some at DiPalo, and I'm sure you don't have to go
to Bensonhurst to find other Italian brands). Perhaps Eataly will stock more soon. I am Italian
American also, feel the same about the bread, bought the halibut -- delicious, but...'madonn'
the price!' Want to know if anyone has tried their panettone.... the one in the plastic bag that they have stocked to the rafters, @ checkout (and elsewhere), it's $19.80. I think the
Corsini bagged and boxed cookies are really good, and I've bought some jams that I loved
and I have bought some good olive oil, though I still think Frantoia holds up to any that I've
bought there. But I get excited about each trip to Eataly and what I might find.
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Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
recommendations needed for MURRAY HILL and surrounding area.
http://www.daciro.com/index2.htm
on lex btw 33rd & 34th. No stuffiness. Casual downstairs, tablecloths upstairs. Plenty
of choices .... check out the menu.
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
I appreciated the suggestions, but here's how it went: I met my friend (whose last round of meetings was at Met Life bldg) in the lobby of the Roosevelt. We sat there and chatted for a bit, during which time
a cleaning lady came right to the area where we were sitting and started cleaning, right under our noses! (this was around 5 pm). She either plugged in or sprayed something, because immediately after that there was an overwhelming (TRULY) smell of spiced-apple potpourri. My friend and I both commented on it, and we then
changed our mind about going to the bar there, and left. We stopped into the
Campbell Apt., which had only one seat open at the bar, but decided to take a long walk to the restaurant where we were eating, so we just did our drinking there. The photos in the link are of the Sheraton Russell, and the second one looks like the lounge (although the decor is different... they probably renovated it after my last trip there). The building is now a beautiful condo. Anyway, I'm sure that the limited geographic radius I presented was what made finding such a spot difficult. My friend had run all over NYC all day, & we opted to stay relatively close to Penn Station so we'd have more time over dinner & he could make the train without a hassle. If I find a spot that approximates the feel of the Russell, no matter what the neighborhood, I'll definitely post!
Top 5 "Must Eats" in NYC
The focaccia robiola di ciro, drizzled with white truffle oil, $21
at Da Ciro, available at both lunch and dinner. Yum.
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Da Ciro
229 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
we did go in, just to check it out, and quite honestly, I was not as blown away
as the posts would indicate one might be. Dark, yes, and since it was early
it was not loud yet, but I would not call this, OR the Roosevelt hotel, upscale.
Both of these places had dirty carpets.
Service and food quality on a holiday weekend?
http://newyork.citysearch.com/list/73461
hope it's accurate! would definitely reserve if I were you.....
Eataly NYC
I went in today (my 5th or 6th time) just to get a rotisserie chicken (and I agree with
an earlier post that it was way too salty.... this is the 4th one I've had from there and
the first two were not so bad, but they seem to be getting progessively saltier -- don't
think we'll be finishing this chicken).... anyway, they angled the stand-up tables, so that if you enter on 23rd, you can (almost, sorta) walk right through to the rotisserie area despite the crowds. I love some of the Scyavuru jams I've tried, and many of the
packaged pastas and cookies have been really, really good as well. Not crazy about
the wine store.
pan-roasting in a non-stick skillet
Thanks for posting the video, Jibe... it was interesting, and also more oil than I would have
ever considered using for an oily fish like salmon.
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
Thanks, Phil. Yes, too bad the immortalization of the Sheraton-Russell bar (albeit in an
outstanding film) was so at odds with its classy & PEACEFUL atmosphere! I don't love the Kitano as a meeting place, have been there for jazz which is fine. I will go with one of the other suggestions here, really I'm thinking couch or armchair (set away from mobs) more than
bar.
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
Thanks, I will check out the list! My companion will be doing two round trips through Penn Station that day, that's why I wanted to avoid adding Grand Central.
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
I think I should edit my post: the old Sheraton Russell had comfy banquettes all around
the room.... the bar was the least of it, it was like a club or living room that happened to have a bar. Want to be comfortable and relatively peaceful.... for NYC! Thanks.
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
Thanks, but don't want to go into Grand Central Station
Esca question
Thanks, Edwardspk. I have never been there and am not going to the theatre, so wanted
to know what to expect.
quiet place to meet for pre-dinner drink btw. Murray Hill & Grand Central
Something like the former Sheraton-Russell bar, comfortable, upscale
Esca question
I have a 5:30 resv. @ Esca on Monday, and am wondering if it is crazy in there at that time,
full of rushed pre-theatre-goers.
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Esca
402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
dinner on a Monday between midtown and Penn Station
Spirit and Kathryn: These are two good suggestions and places I've never tried. I'm assuming that because Esca specializes in fish it will be as fresh on Monday as any other night.
Thanks.
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Esca
402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
