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Need good, crusty BEEF RIBS in North Jersey and/or Hudson Valley
Hi y'all
As a fellow BBQ lover, Midwesterner, and former Texan, I can 100% recommend the que at Fette Sau in Brooklyn, especially the pork cheeks (damn near best thing I've eaten all year pig-wise) and the beef brisket that was melt-in-your-mouth with a very clear, bright pink smoke line.
http://www.fettesaubbq.com/
Beat a path out there for the best que I've had on the East Coast.
Enjoy!
Lunch and tasty pie East of Lancaster
Hi there
We're going to do a cheese tour of southern PA this weekend, and our mid-afternoon stop will be the New Holland / Intercourse area. Given where we're coming from and where we're heading to, I'm looking for suggestions of good chow in the New Holland / Intercourse / Adamstown / Morgantown general region. I do not want to go into Lancaster itself.
Any ideas would be awesome. We love great food, all kinds, and would love great pie, whoopie pie, and cake suggestions too! Load it up!
Thanks tons,
Elizabeth
Top Hartford kitchens
Hi all,
Okay, I only got to a couple of places, one of which was in New Haven, but that was Amtrak's fault and not mine.
So, with that said, here's my experience.
Had pizza in New Haven at the original Pepe's. Crust = A+. Tomato sauce could have been a little tangier. Too greasy for sure. Also had the white pie with clams, and it was good but at heart I'm a sausage and mushroom girl. Here again, crust was excellent. I'd go back and order something different. Sorry!
Had dinner at Firebox. Solid 2 stars in my world. If you like spicey, gotta get the house margarita with the jalapeno infused tequila. Yum! The oysters were super fresh and well shucked. Would have like a bit more bite to my cocktail sauce via horseradish, but that is a personal preference. App was good - barley risotto with beets. Wanted a) more beets and b) more salt. Dinner was day catch halibut. Melted leeks were really standout. Halibut was perfectly cooked and pan fried if a little too salty. Mentioned it to kitchen. Outstanding ice cream that was Toscanini's (in Cambridge MA) yumminess. That is highest of ice cream compliments.
Got a good sense that there is a real food scene, if you seek it out. And, also, that tasty, tasty ethnic food abounds if you are willing to get out of your car and not be too shy about neighborhood. I'm both, so that bodes well.
Now, is there a local Chow group that gets together? That would be great!
Thanks for all the help - I'm feeling good about this possible move!
Top Hartford kitchens
Firebox is immediately on the list. You've just upped my excitement about eating in town by 1000%. I'll let you know what I think. Thank you!!
Top Hartford kitchens
Hi all,
I'm thinking about moving to Hartford, and a big consideration is the local food scene.
I am not a prima donna. I'll eat off a sawdust floor if the food is good and worth it.
That said, I do have some things that I love, namely:
1) Local and seasonal cooking all year round
2) Great wine (especially Oregon Pinots) and Munich beer
3) A _cheese_burger that makes you drool with sweet potato fries
4) Thin pizza with primo tomato sauce
5) Clam and lobster rolls
With that in mind, can you recommend your favorites for lunch and dinner? I'm lucky enough that price point really isn't an issue - only the tastiness level.
I've already been intrigued by Bin 228, Chowderpot IV, and the Grant's mini-empire.
Where else?
And, isn't there an amazing place that is usually lunch only but sometimes does chef's dinners downtown in one of the highrises? I know I heard about it and even went to the website, but I was foolish and didn't bookmark.
Your suggestions are welcome! If you ever need for Philadelphia or Chicago, don't hesitate to ask. And, I will absolutely put my findings on the board after I come back later this week.
Thanks!
Dinner in Philly
For the best desserts in town, hit Tarte in the pink building on Race between 2nd and 3rd. You'll never have a better cupcake, tarte, or cookie. Teresa is amazing.
Need name of former Chicago Trio chef place in Ohio
Yes, that's totally it! THANK YOU, for solving my mystery.
I'll be sure to let you know how it is if I'm able to work my trip around in order to eat there.
Thanks again!
Need name of former Chicago Trio chef place in Ohio
Help! I'm planning a drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh, and I want to stop at a restaurant I read about, if only I could find the review. It's in a smaller town, opened by two Chicago transplants including one who used to be a chef at Trio in Evanston, supposed to be very good.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
I'd love to try this place. I remember it caught my interest from the article.
thanks!
