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BYOB in Wisconsin?
A friend and I are having a spirited debate and Google is not helping in this matter - what is the BYOB law in Wisconsin? Is it illegal to bring your own alcohol to restaurants?
Thanks!
Rehearsal Dinner in West Orange, NJ (and nearby areas?)
Thanks Felixnot and Curlz - will definitely check out your recs.
Rehearsal Dinner in West Orange, NJ (and nearby areas?)
Getting married in July and am trying to find a chill, relaxed (but not divey) atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner for about 30 people. A private party room would be preferable but not a must have feature. West Orange is my first choice but would be open to nearby towns (Montclair, Livingston . . .)
Thanks!
Worst food writing ever?
hahahahahhahahahahahahhahaha
sorry, I actually found it quite amusing!
Bar Stuzzichini
Recently checked out Bar Stuzzichini - throroughly enjoyable experience! Went on a Tuesday night around 6ish w/no reservation and it was pretty busy so we sat at the stuzzichini bar and shared small plates with prosecco!
Has anyone been? My only gripe is that the lighting is a bit depressing.
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Bar Stuzzichini
928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
What is with the smell at Subway??
Hmm ...I guess it depends if I'm really hungry or not because sometimes I think it smells kinda yummy. However on hot humid days when NYC already stinks, walking by a Subway can be overwhelming.
Office Food Etiquette
Thanks for your replies. Sad but true - there is no break room in our office!
Office Food Etiquette
There have been quite a few cube-mates who insist on eating spicy dishes during lunch - which mind you would most likely be delish in a restaurant! but can be overwhelming stench-wise in a tightly packed space like a cubicle (and no windows!). What would be a happy medium to this? Not saying that you should be relegated to eating non-offensive items like salads and turkey sandwiches everyday, but what would be the best way to address the issue? what are tasty foods that would be appropriate to eat in an office that do not cause strong odors?
Greek Restaurant in Astoria
I live in Astoria and must agree - Avenue is pretty bad bordering on awful. I am checking out Ovelia soon
PB&J ... what type of bread do you use?
I love toasted whole wheat. The crunchy nutty texture of wheat bread works great with peanut butter
Your favorite canned vegetable and how do you eat it?
I think beans count. I personally love chilled red kidney beans with a teaspoon of balsamic vinegrette.
Macaroons
Ah, thank you Kanger, Brigita and ChefJune - I work right next door to Bouchon Bakery. I will try theirs.
Macaroons
Other than Fauchon, where can I get fresh, (not pre-packaged!) true French macaroons? I am partial to the chocolate ones as well as the pistachio. At Fauchon, one large macaroon is $5.00! Laduree needs to set up an outpost here!
Chipotle
Has anyone been to this chain? I hear that it's owned by McDonald's corp. I checked out the menu and it is pretty small . . . is this place as good as everyone says?
Barefoot Contessa
I love Ina. Her recipes work and I find her on screen demeanor very relaxing and friendly. Plus it's so cute how she tries to make Jeffrey happy with the dishes that she makes. I have Barefoot Contessa Parties! and Barefoot Contessa Everyday and both books feature great tasting and most of all, easy to follow recipes.
Special K's new products
I tried the Chocolate Delight cereal. . . it was good but the chocolate in the AM threw me off. Recommend for light snacking but def. not as breakfast.
Need recs for dinner in the 30s East Side near Lex
I've heard nothing but good things about I Trulli. I believe it's in the 20s near Lex. Two of my friends who are not friends per se, have gone on dates there and have raved about it! Esp. the orrechiette
Crumbs cupcakes?
oh absolutely may as well consume calories that are really worth consuming! i've tried to be objective but the whole cupcake from crumbs was terrible - from the frosting to the cake part. nothing good came out of both experiences.
Crumbs cupcakes?
hahahah ballulah - it is the best place for cupcakes isn't it? :sigh: i think that the majority of people out there out there just really love overly stiff/super sweet frosting rather than quality cupcake flavor and texture. imo cupcake cafe is the only place for great tasting cupcakes!
best bar to have a small party?
we checked out zanzibar in hell's kitchen and really loved the space. anyone been?
best bar to have a small party?
art bar is nice. in fact i was just there last week for a birthday party but i think it's best for a smallish get together because we were all too smushed despite having a reservation. groups were sitting in seaparate couches etc. so it was hard for us to all hang out.
Crumbs cupcakes?
Hahahaah "frosted concrete dessert" you are on point Nosher! That is precisely what they taste like and yes, deceitfully so, they do photograph very well - esp. the boston cream one.
Crumbs cupcakes?
the cupcake cafe! to me this was the pioneer in the cupcake trend - theyve been around forever! awesome if you love buttercream and the best part - cupcakes do not have stiff overly sugary frosting a la magnolia, billie's and the aforementioned crumbs - these 3 should consolidate as they all make the same kinds of cupcakes. this place is a standout for its beautiful and more importantly, great tasting cupcakes and cakes. there is a reson they have been around for 18 yrs.
http://www.cupcakecafe.com/
Crumbs cupcakes?
Blech! I don't see how this place is still open. The cupcakes may look pretty - what cupcake doesn't tho? - but the taste! just awful. It's basically a big mass of bland flour that would prob just sit in your stomach like lead. i took 2 bites and tossed. I even remember when the UES side branch opened a few years back (next door to the now closed Fauchon store) - i was so excited to try out and i did. It was a bad experience then from the cupcake itself to the very rude cupcake girl server. i chalked it up to crumbs being a new place and forgot about it. well, until recently. i walked by a Crumbs place and decided to try again for the 2nd time and nope, unfortunately, the cupcake was just not good. Am i just choosing the wrong flavors or are the cupcakes at this place simply awful?
best bar to have a small party?
So my bff and I are celebrating are 30th together in the coming weeks - any recs on fun bars not on the lower east side? we want to pay for an open bar for a few hours and invite about 25-30 people max. ideas?
Wedding cake flavor
I definitely think providing a choice of flavors is the safest bet . . .
IN need of custom made birthday cake
It depends on your preference - I hate super sweet frostings so I love that cupcake cafe is not too heavy handed with the sugar.
