Entrecote Steak Sauce - How to make

amazing thoughtfulness. i'm going to get back into this now that i'm back in the states and have a hankering for some france... @maria, you sure do know your stuff. yes, i'm talking about the Le Relais de Venise, that's the one i know. i tried to find a picture of the sauce, but failed.

anyhow, will post any findings... thanks for keeping this alive. we'll get there, guys.

euroskip in Home Cooking

Best restaurants in Aix?

Hey guys,

I have recently moved to Provence, just outside of Aix and we're looking for people's favorite places in Aix. I've poked around and seen many places in the Luberon and around (and noted them), but looking for some "in the city."

Would love to get the range of prices, if you're willing to oblige:

1. Cheap - street eats, snacks, ice cream, etc.
2. Lunch - great lunch spots, or even a great dinner spot that is cheaper during the day.
2. Moderate - not a massive hit to the wallet (this probably means around 20-30e/pp here)
3. Pricey - don't need many of these, but if there's something that we simply must do (once), let's hear it.

Thanks.

euroskip in France

Entrecote Steak Sauce - How to make

Hey Maria,

thanks for being one of the only people around (even outside of chowhound) to post a concrete recipe to try.

i just made this 1st recipe of yours and i have to say it's not quite it (constructive criticism). for one, it was way to much anchovy, i had to go into emergency save mode* (my fault, should've realized it was too much earlier). also, it definitely needs more grease/fat. we did it without the pan juice b/c i believe the real one is grilled, not pan-fried, but i think the sauce needs it.

*not saying this is how L'entrecote does it, but this is what i did to try and adjust: added some dijon mustard and a little lemon. plus, I used faux fillet b/c the steak they use is definitely not the l'entrecote anymore.

overall, the sauce was pretty good, but i think we've got a bit more experimenting to go before perfection. when i do again, will use half the anchovy and try the pan grease. i was just at L'entrecote 1 month ago (i live in France now) and you can see the grease separate from the sauce.

i suggest less people discuss semantics—we all know we're talking about the CHAIN of restaurants owned by the kin of the Gineste de Saurs family, and not the actual cut of beef—and more people experiment with actual recipes, then we may just achieve my life goal of eating this everyday.

look forward to hearing about other trials.

euroskip in Home Cooking

Lucca, Italy

hey doreen,

i just posted this: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/552667 and was wondering if you thought Canuleia would be good for a large group? like 30 people.

thanks,

-A

euroskip in Italy

Wedding in Lucca, Italy - need restaurants/catering/chef

i'm getting married this october in Lucca (and i can't wait), but would love some recommendations on restaurants and perhaps caterers for the actual even at the villa.

for restaurants:
- a spot for the rehersal dinner, about 30 people
- breakfast/lunch/dinner spots just to go to and recommend to guest (any surrounding area)

can you weigh in on what i've heard so far:
- Buca San Antonio: most popular
- Il Ristorante Olivo: can't find it
- La Mora: sounds good for tuscan steak, expensive
- Canuleia: can't find it

for caterer:
- for the actual wedding dinner
- doesn't need to be fancy, just authentic, delicious, family style
- one long table with 30 people, sharing

anything else:
- things to do
- things to see
- etc.

thanks,

-A

euroskip in Italy

brie fans out there?

cool site. i printed out 2 of the recipes to give it a shot this weekend. the good thing is that that brie is not expensive, so it's good for an ingredient... and it's actually pretty good for the price.

euroskip in Food Media & News

Samurai in Williamsburg

yeah, very solid fish (especially for the price). the ambiance is totally non-existant, but you can't eat that.

euroskip in Outer Boroughs

Fort Greene grub

bbq sounds like a good idea, any favs there?

thanks,

-A

euroskip in Outer Boroughs

Fort Greene grub

going there tonight to check out some apts... then grabbing dinner with a friend to discuss how turning on the light switch to get the toilet to flush is not "character."

moderately priced, open to cuisine, just looking for the best at the best price.

suggestions?

euroskip in Outer Boroughs

*Good* fried rice

oh, man. that sucks. guess i have to find a new place that has crystal fried rice.

euroskip in The Best

Suggest a restaurant in Little Italy

i used to live in little italy, and although people rag on it for being touristy (which it is) there is also a nice vibe to it, for one night.

i suggest AMICI II, across the street from benitos, which i didn't like at all. I always get the Tortellini della Nonna, i think they took it off the menu, but they will still make it. the waiters are super friendly and upbeat and you can laugh at the people going into La Mela from right next door.

da nico's is always a let down, and don't spend any more money b/c the food quality is almost all the same.

euroskip in Manhattan

*Good* fried rice

Yes. Although I too love fried rice, it's rare that you remember a place for its FR dish.

I strongly recommend SWEET AND TART in chinatown. It seems touristy, but that's b/c it's modern Hong Kong style. The food is very authentic and very creative.

They have a crystal fried rice which is fantastic. There is no soy sauce added, but it's the only fried rice I have ever remembered a place for.

Oh, and sit downstairs.

let me know what you think,

-A

euroskip in The Best

Need: Good, for clients, real NY food

I think it's about 10-12 people total. will check those places out, thanks.

euroskip in Manhattan