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Top 3 Paris Open Air Markets
My favorite thing to do in a new city is find the best market. We'll be in Paris at the end of June and I want to shop with the natives. The last discussion board on this topic was in 2008 and quite unhelpful. Please help me and help update the chowhound boards. Merci!
Making Prosciutto!
I have just completed salting my 2nd leg of fresh, wild boar from Carmel Valley and it has been dry hanging for 7 days after 1 month of salt curing. My first go round went well, and the meat was tender and edible. This leg however, has a dry, white crust forming around the lower half. Any suggestions as to how I can stave off this mold from affecting the whole prosciutto? I rinsed the leg with red wine after salt curing.
Foody Date Place in SF?
Bar tartine was a treat! We walked by it twice before we noticed the green door, but once inside the experience was exceptional. From the hostess, to the server, to being able to ask the chef about the rabbit terrine's ingredients the service was impeccable. I waited tables many years and "pooling" tips doesn't always work, but that's what they do at Bar Tartine and each server on shift in the restaurant helped us out in some way. When I returned from the restroom my fiancee informed me that one of them had come by and folded my napkin and placed it on the table as I forgot! I tried a brand new special (Foie Gras stuffed Quail w/ Faro) and the sauce's aroma and flavor overpowered the delicate meats but it was still good. Cheese course was great! We'll be back soon!
Homemade Sour Mix
Thanks for the advice. I am looking forward to a tasty sweet and sour journey through Sidecar land...
Foody Date Place in SF?
Thanks for all the replies! I am looking forward to our dinner at Bar Tartine. I love this website.
Going on a foodie tour of carmel, monterey, and san francisco
I've got some great tips for you, your budget, and your taste buds. Carmel, Monterey (where I live), and Big Sur are beautiful tourist traps so deals are hard to come by.
Big Sur: you must try Nepenthe. It overlooks the Pacific on a cliff's edge and the $13.50 Ambrosia burger is to die for. Also, the Big Sur Inn is a chill roadside attraction with average and expensive food but right on the Big Sur River.
Carmel: If you are lucky enough to be there Thursday-Sunday, from 1130 am - 1:30 pm AkaOni (on Mission St. between 5th and 6th) is a tiny, authentic, hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant with an amazing $10 bento nox lunch. They also have fresh, local ngiri/sashimi fish choices.
Monterey: Not much cheap, authentic stuff here. Tuesday night is street market night and that's your best bet for good, cheap eats. Otherwise, the Monterey Fish House is the best bang for your buck. The menu is only a guide as they have 5-8 FRESH, LOCAL fish specials every night. You need a reservation, the line is out the door even on Monday nights. Gilroy = Garlic, Castroville = Artichokes: right off HWY. 1 is Pezzini Farmstand, they have great, fresh fruit/veg and the best deep fried artichoke this side of Rome.
Foody Date Place in SF?
We're coming to SF from Monterey for a cozy and authentic meal. I'd like to spend under $100. Region not important, just gastronomic authenticity. Looking at Incanto, B44, and NOPA. Suggestions?
Homemade Sour Mix
Thanks a lot! I tried both and and each had it's merits. The simple syrup I used was a 1:1 (water and sugar) ratio. My 3:1 ratio of citrus juice to simple syrup was more sour, but I loved it! The 1:1 was a little sweet for my taste.
no reservations tv show best one yet
definitely one of the best travel shows of all time. tony back at his old haunt "les halles" in nyc was an awesome look into life on the line. he didn't do too bad either, but it was a slow night (only 350 covers). if you're in nyc don't be fooled. there are 2 "les halles", tony's is is uptown near 45th, not downtown near wall st. tony bourdain rocks!
Homemade Sour Mix
The Sidecar is a classic drink that has made a resurgence and that I absolutely dig! I am trying to recreate this sweet and sour delicacy with a homemade sour mix. I have the juice of 7 juicy, meyer lemons and 2 pink grapefruit in a jar ready to become sour mix...any suggestions? I'm thinking a 3 to 1 mix of the citrus juice (3) to 1 part simple syrup or sugar.
Thanks,
LFO
