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Cook it yourself in Hot Oil Restaurant?
Ok, so apparently there is a kind of asian (I think Japanese) restaurant where you have a pot of hot oil on a burner in the middle of the table and you get raw meat and egg and you cook the meat in the oil and then dip it in the egg. I would really like to try this, but I can't figure out what it is called or if there are any restaurants in the City that do this. Help!
Cupcake Mecca
So I am admittedly a huge fan of cupcakes. I love them, a lot. So recently when the new Magnolia opened on 49th and 6th Ave., I got excited because it's so close to my work. Now in the past I have been disappointed with Magnolia, but I figured that I would give them another try.
I went at approximately 2pm. There was a line out the door, but I waited. Got inside, and of course they are completely out of everything except the vanilla and chocolate. No big deal, I can hang with the classics. I grab a chocolate and pay my $3 and go.
Back at my desk armed with a big glass of milk I dig in. It started out ok. Yummy fresh frosting. Nothing fancy, but good. Then I get to the cake and it's just not even worth eating. It's dry and the flavor is all wrong and it's too sweet. I end up tossing it after 2 bites.
So now I'm bummed. I was all geared up for a cupcake and that just didn't do it for me. So the next day I decide to go back and see if my all time favorite is still as good as I remember it being. So after work I head down to Tribeca and go to Tribeca Treats.
I walk in. There is no line. There is a mom with 2 kids sitting at a table eating a snack. I get the chocolate cupcake at room temperature (their cupcakes are best at room temperature but stored cold to keep them fresher. If you tell them that you'll be eating it now, they'll give you a room temp one instead of a cold one.). I sit down and dig in.
Perfect. Just simply perfect. It is everything that a cupcake was ever meant to be. The frosting is creamy and rich, but not overpowering. The cake is moist and fluffy without being sticky. The flavors are not too sweet and not too bitter, but that perfect chocolatey balance. This is how I fell in love with cupcakes.
I searched the boards to see if other people have had the same experience and it seemed that not many on here have tried Tribeca Treats so I figured I would post in case others were also feeling unsatisfied in their cupcake endeavors.
Does anyone else have a cupcake Mecca?
Tasty Food Near the Q train in BK?
I live near the Prospect Park Stop which is right past 7th Avenue. I'm totally willing to go farther for awesome food, I'd just like to know what's easy to get to from the Q.
I'm totally going to make a trip out to DiFara's sometime soon.
Tasty Food Near the Q train in BK?
I recently moved to Brooklyn from the UES and I was wondering if anyone has good suggestions for where to eat near the Q train. I admit, it's winter and it's cold and I'm lazy and don't want to walk that far from the train; and I am also a little retarded when it comes to Brooklyn geography. All suggestions are heartily appreciated.
Greek Restaurant in Astoria
I went to Agnanti on Friday and it was amazing. The best tzatiki I have ever had. Swordfish was super fresh and perfectly cooked. Everything I tasted was awesome. It is also cheaper than some of the other Greek restaurants in the area. Definitely go here!
Mac and Cheese
The Manchego mac n cheese at Essex is pretty tasty and comes with a salad with this awesome citrus dressing.
