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Turkey Two Ways (Roasted Breast and Legs Confit)
i made it and it was a hit! thanks for this recipe, i really impressed the elastic waistbands off my friends
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Tribeca Lunch Break
wow, thanks!
actually had some lunch from bouley last week. the soup was pretty bland but the baked goods they have are amazing. i'll definitely go back and see what else they have (just not the turkey noodle soup again).
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Tribeca Lunch Break
hi everyone,
i'm freelancing in Tribeca--very close to the A/C Canal stop. was just wondering if you guys know of any tasty lunch spots within a 5-10 minute walk of the area. I've tasted Columbine, which is quite nice, Pecan, which is not bad...and of course Chinatown isn't that far away. But wanted to see if there are any other spots I should check out.
thanks!
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solid eateries by Arsenal tube station and Islington neighborhood [London]
wow--those all sound very interesting. thanks!
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solid eateries by Arsenal tube station and Islington neighborhood [London]
hi!
i'm in london for a couple days and am staying in Islington near the Arsenal tube station. just wondering if you could recommend some places to eat. naturally, i'm interested in british offerings, especially any good fish & chip shops - and also places that serve a good breakfast. i'd also like to try indian and other ethnic cuisines.
thanks!
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How Do You Say “Pho”?
i'm vietnamese-american and can't speak for others, but can honestly say that for me hearing pho pronounced like "foe" with a very american accent sounds a bit jarring--though far from offensive. i don't consider it insensitive--it just sounds kinda goofy.
i have never heard the word pronounced as "foe" by any vietnamese person--i most certainly don't doubt the research for the article, but am just making the point that the majority of vietnamese you'll likely encounter won't pronounce it that way. bearing this in mind, my personal recommendation would be to err on the "fuh" side.
it's true that without applying vietnamese tonality (and for some accents, dipthong) it's never going to sound 100% authentic, but going for "fuh" will not sound as funny "foe".
but that's just one vietnamese-american's opinion ;)
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Newcastle Recs
hi,
thanks for the recs. was curious to try one of the laybourne restaurants but ended up going to blackfriars last night, which i enjoyed very much.
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Newcastle Recs
Hi!
I'm in Newcastle on business and wanted to get some recommendations on restaurants, hole in the walls, shops, etc.
I heard there's a good local food scene here, though would also be interested in quality Indian and Chinese--or any other non-English food.
Oh, and a fish n chip recommendation would also be appreciated ;)
thanks!!!
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NY-based Cheese of the Month clubs
hi everyone,
i'd like to buy a cheese subscription as a gift and thought it'd make sense to get one from a local shop (save on shipping, i hope). i saw that Artisanal, Ideal, Murray's, Bedford and Stinky offer subscriptions. has anyone tried any of these? my friends are adventurous cheese eaters, so interesting cheeses are always a bonus.
thanks!
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Cheese of the Month!!!
Hi everyone,
Bumping this thread because I'm in the market for a Cheese of the Month club as a gift for friends.
Has anyone checked out the clubs for Bedford Cheese or Stinky Bklyn?
I've read positive reviews about Artisanal, Murray's, Ideal, Zingerman's and iGourmet. Are there others out there?
Which do you guys think has the best selection/quality for the price?
Thanks!
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Blend Your Own Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
happy i saw this! my mom's from vietnam but doesn't measure. i'm definitely gonna try this and see how it compares
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Is the quality of the food at Lucali dipping?
i ate there when they first opened and then again a few months ago. i felt that the cheese didn't live up to what i remembered from my first time but it could've just been me.
maggiepc--any thoughts on that?
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serious Coconut Shrimp craving--where to go in Carroll Gardens/Boerum Hill or Williamsburg
uh oh, I have a hankering for coconut shrimp. as i imagined, my preliminary Internet searching hasn't returned much--guess that's what happens when you crave something that isn't really considered so special.
would be best if i could find some in Carroll Gardens/Boerum Hill or Williamsburg since I'll be in these neighborhoods tonight. can anyone help me out?
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Red Egg - one of the better dim sum places in manhattan
also a Red Egg fan!
don't wanna repeat what's already been said but just thought i'd add that when i went it was pretty late--they were getting ready to close and we were the only group in the restaurant. still, they were very accommodating and kind. we did our best to eat quickly because we didn't want to keep them, but they never showed any sign of wanting us to leave. that says a lot about their hospitality.
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Best Bison Burger?
shwoops, just saw this....i've only eaten in the dining room. can i find their bar menu online? i only see their normal menu on the website.
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Pacific Standard bar sells It's It ice cream sandwiches!!!!
glad i could be of service :)
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Pacific Standard bar sells It's It ice cream sandwiches!!!!
As a Bay Area kid separated from It's Its (the most amazing ice cream sandwiches made of quality oatmeal cookie, ice cream and enrobed in chocolate) during the 11 years I've lived in New York, I hold back my tears of joy to let others like me know that Pacific Standard bar in Brooklyn sells them. I had a mint sandwich this past Friday!
by the way, did someone already post this? tried doing search for "It's It" but I just got lots of threads with the word "it" in it...ha
More on It's It:
http://www.itsiticecream.com/
And Pacific Standard:
http://www.pacificstandardbrooklyn.com/
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Turkish Gozleme and other non kebab items?
Zeytin's a gem...although I wouldn't mind a place that makes the gozleme dough fresh (maybe i'm asking for too much).
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Turkish Gozleme and other non kebab items?
Hi,
Looking for some gozleme and other turkish dishes outside of the grilled meat universe. Even better would be a meyhane-style restaurant, if one does exist.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Former pastry chef at Craft Bar?
Hi,
My friend and I were trying to figure out the name of the old pastry chef at Craft Bar...she made this apple turnover dessert--apple slices breaded and seasoned with cinnamon and sugar deep fried and served with mascarpone cheese. I would love to eat some of that asap and am wondering where in the world she is and if she's still making that.
Thanks!
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Rude Service at Num Pang
the service isn't great there....i wouldn't say they're rude--it just seems that the guy at the register is a bit of a space cadet
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Best Bison Burger?
yeah, if you google "beef allergy" you'll see a lot of info on it. actually, i think chow.com had an article on the topic as well.
re: antibiotics/hormones, etc....when i had experienced reactions to beef, this was when there wasn't an awareness of such things. experimenting with grass-fed/organic is also on my agenda, but i already know where to go for that.
lamb burgers are good....but still not quite like beef. as an aside, i find it funny how many restaurants serve lamb burger in a pita with feta. i get the concept but it's kinda corny--and biting into a burger in pita doesn't have the same appeal as in a bun
thanks for the tips!
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Best Bison Burger?
hi everyone,
i'm craving a burger but have a beef allergy (developed in my late teens, leaving me with tragic nostalgia for juicy ground beef on a patty). i don't really know if i can digest bison but i'm going to try--however, i want to make the risk as worthwhile as possible. any recommendations?
thanks!
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What's happened to Lafayette Pastry?
regardless of his actions, his pastries aren't that great or authentic anyway.
i had actually written him off back in november when a colleague and i went there to scope out some cookies for our office halloween party. his mother is kinda senile but really sweet and accidentally under-charged us. he then spent the next 10 minutes complaining about his mother, blaming everything from not making enough money to not having a girlfriend on her.
anyone, i'd have to say he's insane.
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best place to watch inauguration in Union Square area?
i was hoping to know the same. any replies appreciated!
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Are there any authentic French patisseries in the city?
hmm...chausson aux pommes are generally more like a turnover, which i haven't ever seen there. i have had their pear tart, and you're right--probably the most underwhelming items they have there. everything else i've had was quite delicious though.
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Fried Chicken around Union Square?
ended up at chat n chew since it was close to the office and is usually pretty quick. today, it was unusually slow and the chicken was meh--not that crispy. still did the trick though. will have to try the other places sometime
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why is the pho in nyc so bad and where can i find boston-like pho?
my parents are from vietnam and i've been 3 times. i've definitely had plenty of chicken pho.
as for places in nyc, i still haven't found any i've been satisfied with. i checked out the spots in brooklyn a few years back and wasn't that blown away but at least they poached the chicken (unlike so many places in manhattan that grill it with lemongrass--tasty but totally not authentic). that said, xe lua does use poached chicken, but last time i had pho they put broccoli and carrots in there, which was kind of wrong.
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Are there any authentic French patisseries in the city?
also a fan of bergamote. if you're in brooklyn you should check out almondine--definitely as good as what i've had in france.
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What's new and interesting since 2007? Ex-locals on a quick trip back
i love degustation. make sure you get the torija for dessert.
