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Best whitefish salad?
Hudson Bagels on Hudson at Christopher has great whitefish salad - the best in NY from my perspective. And their bagels are different and good and recommended.
Tight Brits Tucked Near Sutton Place
Taksim is a great choice. Panda is inexpensive but only a desperate local would go there. And Angelo's pizza is delicious.
tempeh ? chips - City Bakery
Ok, the best chips I've ever had - does anyone know where to buy these? The catering department of City Bakery sells these with an edamame dip.
How long will flour keep in the freezer?
I freeze flour, particularly whole wheat. And I keep it a long time, maybe even a year. Flour and nuts and chicken stock dominate my freezer space.
iso pizza near flatiron
too late for your movie plan but Grimaldi's in the old Limelight is good, 6th Avenue at 20th.
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Grimaldi's
47 W 20th St, New York, NY 10010
Browning Cut Up Duck
I dislike this task, it smells up the kitchen and greases up the stove top. Any good tips? And - how far ahead of assembly can I do this ? I'm making a Saveur recipe with rice and turnips.
Duck
Search for a Manhattan restaurant that serves really good duck, not Chinese and no versions with a cloying fruity finish - just crisp, delicious.
Chinese in Manhattan for a mixed family- Dilemma!
I would go to the Peking Duck House on 53rd between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Comfortable, good service, great duck.
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Peking Duck House
236 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
hyssop
Recently in Israel I asked what the herb used in zatar I was served. The surprising answer was hyssop. I've never had dried or fresh version, I bought a jar with what I think are tiny sesame seeds.
Does anyone use this for making zatar or in any other manner?
Bean Soaking Question
Is there any flavor to be gained by pre-soaking white beans - in this case, French Navy Beans - in stock rather than water? I know that the liquid is discarded after the soaking.
First NYC visit freak out - going to Midtown; need help
You should visit the Tenement Museum, lower east side, and around there you will find multi interesting places to eat.
First NYC visit freak out - going to Midtown; need help
You give some terrific advice (except I don't see the charm or reason to be in Times Square). The Oyster Bar for lunch is a very good idea.
First NYC visit freak out - going to Midtown; need help
I like Blue Ribbon Sushi (which has plenty that is not sushi) and that is at 308 W 58, facing the Time Warner building. Also near where you are staying, a Pain Quotidian, always handy for breakfast or lunch, just south of CPS on 7th Avenue.
Study one of those sites reviewing food carts -
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Blue Ribbon Sushi
119 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012
Elbows On The Table & Other Bad Habits - A Poll...
So many rules and contradictions, each culture has its own traditions - I'm certain the elbows are OK in some cultures that have tables.
Help with this scenario?
My choice would be same neighborhood, Broadway at 64th, Fiorello's. You can usually get a spot at the bar which faces an amazing selection of antipasti.
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Cafe Fiorello
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Suggestions for party of 12-15
Obao on E 53 (2-3rd)
Peking Duck House - same block, private room in the back
Doubt that either place is offering decent wine but you might not be thinking wine at either.
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Peking Duck House
236 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
OBao
222 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
Arugula Wilted
Ok, so what I did..thinking they were beyond crisping..I chopped them fine and used them as I would any herb. And that was pretty successful and imparted a good peppery flavor to an omelet.
They were from the farmer's market so had a bit shorter shelf life than those 'bred' for super market life.
Arugula Wilted
What to do with a bag of forgotten arugula in the back of the refrigerator? It hasn't turned yellow, just lifeless.
Late Lunch Penn Station-MidTown to Chelsea?
No, I confess I've never been to Uncle Nicks at this location. I had just had a terrible meal someplace else around there and noticed this location.
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Uncle Nick's
747 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Late Lunch Penn Station-MidTown to Chelsea?
Uncle Nicks on 8th Avenue a few blocks south of Penn Station
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Uncle Nick's
382 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Dinner Near Penn Station
Four people for dinner, not more than $80-100 a couple, liquor license. Very flexible in food type, but a good version of whatever it is. Thank you.
Authentic Japanese MIdtown West?
Blue Ribbon Sushi at 59th opposite Time Warner Ctr.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill
308 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
Best price for good quality Parmigiano-Reggiano in Manhattan
Costco and Trader Joes, both inexpensive. Best quality? Doubt it, but good.
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Trader Joe's
142 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
skimming without tears
When I make chicken broth or any boiled bones + soup base I refrigerate after straining, waiting for the fat to rise. I have not been successful in skimming the fat without this step. Does anyone have a technique I'm missing?
Thank you
Lamb shank leftovers - what to do?
Great over pasta - saute some onions and peppers and add the lamb.
soda bread -
I'm liking the idea of the cast iron pan with oatmeal on the bottom. thank you
