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knife sharpener on NJ shore?
Thanks very much for your suggestions, the idea of using different methods for different knives is very helpful. I also probably spent more than a half hour looking at the Korin website and now will go visit and read about getting some sharpeneing stones.
Local Asparagus
If you're interested in wild asparagus I've seen it at Savenors on Charles Street, it might have been later in the season I'm a bit vague about that.
Menton, Clio, or Craigie? Tasting menu blow-out for family. Recent expeiences?
RE: Shad roe, looking on the web the festivals begin in mid April down south and extend through May on the Hudson.
http://www.timespub.com/2012/04/16/lambertville%E2%80%99s-31st-annual-shad-festival-offers-fun-filled-weekend-for-the-entire-family/
http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/events/rvk-events/21st-shad-fest-hudson-river-celebration/
http://griftonshadfestival.com/
knife sharpener on NJ shore?
I know what you mean about people damaging knives (as I mentioned to Lizeymom). I have a Sabatier chef knife, a Shun chef knife, a small Globe knife (the one that was previously damaged), and a variety of others.
Do you prefer to sharpen your own knives? Do you use a machine or stone method?
knife sharpener on NJ shore?
Thanks, I'll give them a call. I assume there haven't been problems with messy or over zealous grinding (I've had someone damage a knife once)?
knife sharpener on NJ shore?
Does anyone know of someone who sharpens knives commercially in the shore area? I am near Point Pleasant. Thanks!
Late lunch in Manasquan Area
Hi Quine,
Hope this isn't too late. I'll recommend Harpoon Willies near the river off Rt.70 (opens at 2pm) and Wharfside near the beach in Point Pleasant (opens at 3pm), you might also try Europa South in Point Pleasant - I've heard that it's good but haven' tried it yet.
http://harpoonwillys.com/
http://www.wharfsidenj.com/
http://www.europasouth.com/
As for markets, there's Wegmans on Rt.35 just north of the Asbury Circle that's pretty good, it would be best to take Rt. 18 to get there if you're good with directions, the Shop Rite on Rt.34 by Brielle is ok, and there's also a cheese shop in Bay Head that's fun to visit:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bay-head-cheese-shop-bay-head
http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreDetailView?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=347878
Shad Roe?
Great writeup Slammin. Do you know if shad roe at this time of year would be local or from down south?
I dredge the roe sack in a cornmeal/red pepper mix than then pan fry with bacon as you describe, I can't remember where I read of this method. I think I've also done an initial poaching (before pan frying) so that it cooks through. It does explode and send eggs flying! I'll have the whole egg sack pair for dinner and would describe the taste as fishy/salty.
Shad Roe?
Thanks, I just read online that they've started running in VA, a bit also in NJ, the Lambertville Festiva and Fishing Tournament are at the end of April... so more to come!
http://www.lambertville.org/main.php?page=shadfest.
http://shadtournament.com/
Shad Roe?
Thanks! I was hoping to find some in Wegmans by Asbury yesterday but didn't see any.
Uni trays, Japanese market?
Thanks very much for the info and link njfreqflyer, I"ll have to try them both. Interesting about the Shop-Rite in Toms River, there's a big newish one here off Rt.35 by Brielle and I'll have to ask them about scallops and uni.
Uni trays, Japanese market?
Mitsuwa sounds really great, I'll have to save it for a day trip. I see that there's a weekday ferry to Edgewater from NYC, is it a short walk to Mitsuwa?
Uni trays, Japanese market?
Hi Hounds:
I'm looking for a Japanese/Asian market that sells seafood - uni trays, ama ebi, ikura, fish portions for sushi/sashimi, also miso, kombu, pickles, etc. I'm near Point Pleasant but can travel a bit.
Thanks!
Shad Roe?
Hi,
Does anyone know where to find shad roe in a market near the shore? I'm located near Point Pleasant. Thanks!
East Coast Grill Sold
Hmm, I expected comments. Maybe Schlesinger has some blanket on this news?
@castorpman
East Coast Grill Sold
Just saw this on Twitter, Schlesinger is selling it to a group: the head chef Jason Heard, general manager Robin Greenspan, and another manager James Lozano. Sounds like it will continue to be great.
http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/21/east-coast-grill-in-cambridge-is-sold/
Frozen figs
Hi, I tried this recipe yesterday - used ginger slices with some sugar and it all went fine.
Today I had it with melted sweet Gorgonzola on toast - very good, strong blue cheese and toast foundation with light fig flavours above.
Thank you!
Mustard oil - is it safe eat and cook with?
If you find any "strong" mustard oil please post where you found it. I went to the Indian place in Central Square recently looking for mustard oil after the Times article. The owner directed me to a sort of blue and white striped bottle, which I know is good but not very strong, but I chose the one saying "pure mustard oil" - it definitely was not, very little mustard flavour and lingering doubts about what sort of oil it really is.
A while ago, back in the 80s, I innocently bought the "massage" form of mustard oil and used it for cooking - extremely potent, just a drop or two was plenty for most uses. An Indian friend mentioned that it might be unhealthy but I thought it was great!
Where can I get truly authentic Russian food in the Boston area???
In Brookline Village, right by the T station, there's Stoli Bar and Restaurant:
http://www.stolibar.com/
Seen Nueske's Liverwurst in Boston?
I also like the Schaller & Weber liverwursts, found them at Savenors maybe 5 years ago but then couldn't find them for several years except at the local distributor's (Euroguild) house in Walpole.
You've actually seen it recently at the Russian markets?
Beef tongue
Michael's deli in Coolidge Corner has sliced tongue.
http://www.delitogo.com/menu.html
Maine Shrimp 2012... Can't wait!
Here's an article from boston.com on this year's restricted season:
http://bo.st/uuvaWF
Who killed Col Sanders?
The one on Walnut Street in Newton also closed, one problem they have is that the franchises uniformly appear run down, dirty, and messy.
Abalone, sea cucumber etc.
Sakanaya has a post today saying that they have live abalone in.
http://bit.ly/sHjB0j
