Gennaro's - 665 Amsterdam. Good Italian food.

From the new stuff shelf: Almond Bark Thins - delicious.

Cuban food heads the list, destinations recommended?

All that flavored (is it?) salt from salt baking a fish or potatoes..has it any use at all. This question is not driven by economic concern but curious to know if I'm throwing away a flavored salt that might have a second life.

Gennaro, upper west on Amsterdam at 92-93.

I'm sure the bouillabaisse is good here, and the location overlooking the sea and the easy parking are all very appealing - but how about 160 euros per person for the experience - and this is the version w/o lobster..for that 200 euros pp.

Go to Barney Greengrass at Amsterdam, 86-87 and go early.

Shopsins?

iconic and not so good - Sammy's Roumanian

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.

Taksim is a great choice. Panda is inexpensive but only a desperate local would go there. And Angelo's pizza is delicious.

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.

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.

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

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.

Search for a Manhattan restaurant that serves really good duck, not Chinese and no versions with a cloying fruity finish - just crisp, delicious.

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

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?

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.

You should visit the Tenement Museum, lower east side, and around there you will find multi interesting places to eat.

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.

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

So many rules and contradictions, each culture has its own traditions - I'm certain the elbows are OK in some cultures that have tables.

Forget delish and yum-o. And what is gb (no, don't tell me). But EVO, never fails to irritate.

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

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

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.

What to do with a bag of forgotten arugula in the back of the refrigerator? It hasn't turned yellow, just lifeless.

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

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