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Great Greenwich or West Village Restaurants
I love August (on Bleecker at Charles). The food and the atmosphere are wonderful! They have a cute glass-enclosed atrium in the back. The restaurant is pretty small and cozy overall. Nice brunch, too.
BTU difference?
Is there a lot of difference between a 12000 BTU range and a 16000 BTU range? Any difference in searing, etc? Thanks!
vent/hood craziness in nyc?
Well right now I have some metal cabinets over the range. The distance from their base to the range top is 30 inches. The installation instructions for Wolf, Viking, GE etc. all require a minimum of 30 inches from the countertop to the bottom of the ventilation hood. So if I were able to put one in, then the base of the hood would be too close to the range top.
But then, I also don't have an outlet up there. So that means I'd have to put in a new line, right? I'm not sure exactly what that would entail, but in my last apartment, this was the same issue. An electrician said I would have to remove the backsplash and the line would have to run there to the box. Is there a lot of "destruction" necessary in order to run a new line in general?
vent/hood craziness in nyc?
I'm not able to get a downdraft...not exactly sure why, but it's not compatible with the oven I want.
And yeah...CO2 detector. From...cooking with a gas range without any ventilation. There was no window in that kitchen. And it was a tiny range, 20 inches. I just thought that the majority of people in NYC lived this way.
vent/hood craziness in nyc?
I was going to go for the all-gas 30 inch Wolf. The oven that's there right now is all all-gas as well.
I can't do dual-fuel without having to run new electrical, which would be a mess. And I was acutally into the all-gas in the first place. I hope to one day put up some kind of hood when I get the chance to do a major reno. I just want to be able to get by for awhile! Oh the grease particles. I became best friends with those in my old apartment. :)
So does your Wolf get super hot? Is the oven door very hot when you bake?
vent/hood craziness in nyc?
I don't necessarily cook for a large group, but I do do a lot of cooking, and...massive amounts of baking. I would never be able to just use a toaster oven on its own, and I don't think I even have the counterspace for one! :)
vent/hood craziness in nyc?
Every apartment I've ever lived in in NYC uses all-gas ranges. And there has never been a hood/vent or any type of recirculating vent over the range. What on earth do people do? Also, every apartment I have lived in never even had an electrical outlet up top over the range in order to install some type of hood or even a microwave. I've cooked like this for years, even without a window in the kitchen. And yes, I've set off my carbon monoxide detector a few times.
Now I'm in a new place, and I just wanted to replace the old range with a more powerful one like a Wolf or a GE. I am in the same bind, except now I do have a kitchen window. There is no way for me to install a hood/vent/micro over the range without doing a big $$$ renovation. I talked to Wolf, and the woman said they definitely recommend a vent, but it's not required to purchase. And she was horrified when I told her of all the cooking I've done without a vent.
Am I just the freak case and everyone else has an easy enough time installing a vent? I thought this was one of those typical NYC issues that everyone had. Any advice? This whole idea of just getting a better range has turned into such a stressful and complicated issue!
cancellation policy at French Laundry
unfortunately i don't have a reservation. i just wanted to know what the policy was before i embarked on that adventure. :)
cancellation policy at French Laundry
hi, does anyone know what the cancellation policy is at french laundry? i did a search and am finding mixed things. is there a fee no matter how far in advance you cancel?
thanks!
Boston Hound: Needs Help Narrowing Union Square Options
gramery tavern, fleur de sel, devi, 15 east.
where can i buy cornicabra olive oil?
hi, all. does anyone know where i can buy a nice cornicabra olive oil in the city? i haven't been able to find it at whole foods or garden of eden. thanks!
where to buy duck liver pate with port jelly?
hi, all. does anyone know at what store i can buy duck liver pate with port jelly? i live in the greenwich village/union square area, so if there's somewhere close, that'd be great. i checked garden of eden and didn't see it there. thanks in advance.
cheers
Tea Bars/Shops
wild lily tea room in chelsea.
it's going to be closing in december and it's one of my favorite spots. :(
http://www.wildlilytearoom.com/tea_room/index.html
Eleven Madison Park Prix Fixe or Country?
country is delicious, but i loved 11 madison much more! i'd definitely recommend that.
Looking for Good, Inexpensive place near W13th & 5th Ave
mexicana mama
(mexican)
12th st btwn broadway and university
cafe loup
(french)
105 W 13th St | At 6th Ave
french roast
(french)
6th ave at 10th ST
good
(latin american)
89 greenwich ave btwn 7th and 8th Ave
otto
(italian/pizza)
5th ave at 8th st
spice
(thai)
university at 10th st
Does Vong deserve its Michelin star?
i totally agree, i think vong is less than great.
Elmo Birthday Cake
also check out:
http://www.grandmasecrets.com/pages/childrencakes.html
Mid Week at Flatiron Lounge
it's never been overwhelmingly crowded, not even on a saturday night. so you won't have trouble at all on a weeknight at 7pm.
BEST TASTING MENU WITH WINE PAIRING
if you're interested in indian, devi has a delicious tastint menu with wine.
Where should I go for delicious italian in the west village area.
gusto is also lovely, as is po.
Sausage Cart on Union Square North
you mean mandler's? i haven't seen that cart. which side of union square north is it closer to?
romafan:
One With Pesto on a Baguette, Please
Dogmatic Gourmet Sausage System, a stand in the Bleecker Playground at Abingdon Square in the West Village, has a different way with hot dogs. Andrew Deitchman and Heather Baltz, the owners, have equipped their stand with a gadget, fairly common in Europe, called a spike toaster for toasting the interior of a length of baguette. Beef and turkey sausages cured by Violet Hill Farm in Livingston Manor in the Catskills are sizzled on a grill, then slid into the crispy opening in the bread, a Tom Cat baguette, no less. The sandwiches come with a choice of dressings, including pesto, blue cheese and Dijon mustard, and cost $5. Grilled asparagus is the vegetarian option. The hours are noon until about 7 p.m. daily: (917) 279-1886.
Sushi near Union Square?
there's also japanois on 18th street btwn park av s and irving (you can sit in the lounge without reservations) and butai on 18th as well.
