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Well yes, they are humans and as such they have personal opinions which color the way they "edit" a thread. So if they sympathize with one side in a discussion they will cut accordingly. That's patently obvious to anyone here, I wonder if it’s also so clear to their employers. Since I doubt very much the job is handled by volunteers like in the old days when this was a community of chowhounds, not a business/web destination.
ny bets as to how long it will take them to erase this comment?
North Carolina uses more antibiotics for livestock than the entire United States uses for humans.
LOL I know exactly what you mean. I know organic growers are making a bundle off me since I became aware of all the pesticides and other junk in vegetables.
Chinese in Forest Hills, Rego Park, Glendale areas?
I would be very careful what you order at Andy's. Following the recommendations of the board I went twice in 2010. The first time both me and my so had a not so good reaction to the food (had to run back to the rest. to use the bathroom). Of course being the gluton for punishment that I am, we went a second time had the oyster pancakes among other things. Let me just say that was a very expensive visit and it took like two weeks, a visit to the dr., and tons of antibiotics to get well. So I am just saying...order very carefully.
New Year's Eve - Looking for Recommendations
Are there some good, fun places where to spend New Year's Eve in Queens?
Looking for places that don't require driving to, and preferably close to F.H.
I don't want to schlepp to Manhattan or too far from home this year.
tia
Best place to satisfy a craving for Italian in FH?
Thanks for the recommendation. A couple of weekends ago I was checking any new potential eat-in/takeout places and I walked as far as Yellowstone Blvd. on Austin Street but walked back when I reached the school.
Any dishes that are especially good in your experience at Dasilvno?
Best place to satisfy a craving for Italian in FH?
I am not a big fan of Italian food; however, once in a while I get a craving for some great (or at least very good) Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti Bolognese....etc and would like to have a go-to place in the hood when the need arises.
A place that has the traditional Italian dishes down pat.
I think "Tuscan Hills" or "Casa Positano" (that place by the FH post office) are perhaps good candidates?
I look forward to feedback for either place or recommendations to other potential candidates in the area. Please keep in mind I am looking for recommendations within walking distance of Continental Avenue (no subway, and certainly no driving involved)
TIA
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Casa Positano
107-02 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY 11375
2010 restaurant week
I was disappointed to see that 11 Madison is not participating at all. I have reservatons at Butter, but haven't muster up the excitement to make reservations anywhere else.
I think I am suffering from past RW fatigue.
restaurant supply store in the flatiron?
I think I know of the place you are talking about. If memory doesn't fail me the store was not at street level. Once inside it had extremelly high ceilings (like a loft) and every inch was piled with all kinds of cooking gadgets and stuff. Unfortunately I don't remember the name either, but it was definitely in the Flatiron area and I seem to remember they moved many years ago. I must have been there over ten years ago.
Mayo mixture for chicken salad
I second the wasabi suggestion.
The little cafe at Takashimaya in NYC offers a chicken sandwhich which includes mayo/wasabi sauce that is delicious, and which I have been meaning to try at home.
I regularly add mustard OR tarragon to mine...depending on whether I am looking for a sharper or softer flavor accent.
Creminelli Salami, is it any good?[moved from Home Cooking board]
Yes, they look good but I have never tried them.
Creminelli Salami, is it any good?[moved from Home Cooking board]
I am itching to push the order button but I am not sure if they'll be worth the price,
Pollo Inka on QB
So I finally tried Pollo Inka.
I was looking forward to sampling their tallarines verdes and other typical dishes.
Unfortunately even though the name of the place includes the word pollo their roasted chicken leaves a lot to be desired. The first time I had the chicken was dry, and not very tasty. So in my second visit I ordered chicken again....same deal all over again. I don't believe I experienced an isolated incident but rather their standard preparation. Once I asked for 1/4 chicken, and another time I ordered the 1/2 chicken (breast and leg) I thought surely the brown meat in the leg will be not so dry as the breast meat. That hope proved to be futile.
I did try the chicken once more (a taste only...yes I know I am a gluton for punishment) no change from above.
So after discarting the chicken from my ordering list I moved on to the other dishes in their menu. Next on line was the tallarines verdes. Coincidentally I had just bought a jar of pesto sauce from Trader's Joe, not long before my visit to Pollo Inka, and one day in a pinch I used it to prepare tallarines verdes and they tasted no different from Inka's version. Call me crazy but I was expecting a bit more than getting the equivalent of pesto sauce from a jar.
By the way, I ordered the tallarines verdes with steak. The steak was also over cooked. Now I find it nearly impossible to believe that anyone can get "carne frita" wrong. How is that even possible? It's simple enough to do and you would think that a restaurant with several tables to serve would prize speed...but not at Inka, they take a long time to serve the meal because, as it turns out, they are cooking to death whatever it's you have ordered.
The tallarines were a wash, so in my next visit I order the Arroz Chaufa (a close relative of chaulafan which I love). Over the years I have probably tasted the full quality spectrum when it comes to arroz chaufa. Surprisingly Inka's is not bad. I would almost venture to say it's good except I have only tried it twice so I am not sure how consistent its preparation will be over time. But so far so good.
So in a nutshell the chicken at Pollo Inka is forgetable but the Arroz Chaufa holds some promise.
I'm hoping someone else opens an outstanding roasted chicken place in this hood soon. Is that asking for too much? I don't think so.
Brooklyn Restaurant Week: What Places are Worth A Special Trip?
We are all familiary with the legendary spots in the borough of Kings like Peter Luger, but what other places are worth a special trip?
The restaurant list is long and broken down by neighborhood.
Help a Brooklyn newbie choose a few worth-while spots for lunch and/or dinner.
The prices are certainly tempting.
http://www.visitbrooklyn.org/pdf/DIB2010.pdf
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Organic potatoes
Thanks to everyone for their leads. I had tried Whole Foods in Union Square and did not find any. My local supermarket doesn't carry them either...so I guess I'll have to try the Green Market and/or Commodities. I had never thought of looking for vegetables in a health food store...but I'll see check my local GNC.
Organic potatoes
Best purveyor of organic potatoes in nyc?
I have only seem tini tiny ones at dean & deluca.....nothing else.
A store in Manhattan will be more convenient...but I'll welcome any leads (especially if variety is good).
TIA
HELP!! In Forest Hills
They are certainly more reasonably priced than say QThai that IMO suffer from a Manhttan pricing complex and price their hamburguer at $17!
Pollo Inka on QB
Has anyone venture beyond the rroasted chicken?
I saw in the take out menu that they have papas huancaina, tallarines verdes y arroz chaufa all of which I am tempted to try.
Quiet dinner spot for four in soho or east village TONIGHT?
We all got entrana except for one person who got the Filet MIgnon.
I got the garlic fries (becuase french fries are my guilty pleasure) and the rest got the mashed potatoes. The steaks were just amazing...I got a taste of the filet mignon and have to say that I liked the entrana better (go figure).
And I wish I had written down the name of the wine because it was a mellow red which everyone liked (Argentinian or maybe Chilean?) I'll get the name next time I go for dinner. We all split one dessert (tres leches); which was just about right considering we could hardly move from so much meat.
Quiet dinner spot for four in soho or east village TONIGHT?
Thanks everyone for your recommendations; we ended up going to Buenos Aires (East 6th street) and I'm happy to report that it was a huge hit. We all got steak and it was AMAZING! I got the garlicky fries and they were to die for....the whole experience was a combination of great food, atmosphere, and service, plus...excellent affordable wine.
I will definitely be going back ASAP. (I am still dreaming about that steak!)
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Buenos Aires
513 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
Gordon Ramsay Wants YOU!
I think this is for a new show...Why would anyone want to undergo the abuse which is sure to be showered on all the contestants (as in any other Ramsy show) is beyond me....but if chosen you can get your 15 minutes.
My Google Map of Obscure Street food in Eastern Jackson Heights
Llapingacho is a round potatoe "tortilla" traditionally served with a peanut sauce, mote, fritada (that's the pig), avocado salad and a fried egg (or two).
Gordon Ramsay Wants YOU!
From new york magazine web site--for those who may looking for some culinary S&M:
ATTENTION ALL COOKS - ANY LEVEL!!
"Do you have the passion for cooking, but lack certain skills?
Have you always wanted to work alongside a professional chef so you can observe their technique?
Read more: Gordon Ramsay Wants YOU! --
http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2009/11/gordon_ramsay_wants_you.html?e=grubstreet--20091106
Quiet dinner spot for four in soho or east village TONIGHT?
Looking for a quiet place (meaning conversation will be possible) with great food in the soho/east village area.
Open to cuisine, but prefer ethnic places perhaps thai, mexican?
Was considering ll Buco or perhaps Bay Leaf? something along those lines....up to $75 pp including drinks.
TIA for any recommendations.
HELP!! In Forest Hills
In answer to the no jewish deli comment, the character of the neighborhood has changed quite a bit and it's no longer strictly jewish as it was before. Not saying this is a jewish deli but the closest thing is the knish knosh place in queens boulevard by 67th avenue (which is still technically forest hills)
Best upscale Spanish a short cab ride to Lincoln Center?
Oh God not Firebird...o.p. please spare yourself the mediocre Russian food.
I second Fonda del Sol the food is good and if you get a table in the more formal dining room (a few steps up, in the back) you can have a more refined and relaxed atmosphere.
Luxury Breakfast in Manhattan?
Well not new but still a scene, I would add Balthazar to the list for breakfast.
best middle eastern/lebanese in NYC?
Al Bustan closed, at least the location on third avenue did.
I am not sure if they relocated elsewhere.
Good Peruvian Food?
I beg to disagree.
Last week I found myself in my old neighborhood and had dinner at Pio Pio.
What a disappointment the whole experience was.
I lived in the area years ago when the restaurant first remodeled and went from a take out place to a nice, albeit smallish, neighborhood spot for dinner.
The place looks like it has seen better days and the walls are in desperate need of a new coat of paint.
I stayed regardless, because I used to LOVE their tostones and roasted chicken. I wish I had left after seeing the poor state of the place, that way at least I could have kept my good memories of the place intact.
The roasted chicken was no better than what you can get at the deli on any neighborhood supermarket. The tostones were cut too thick and not crunchy at all. The garlic sauce was OK, but that's about the only good thing I can say about Pio Pio.
I am sorry to say that Pio Pio has lost any claim to excellence in any category.
Traveling to Orlando for business what're some good alternatives?
Thanks everyone for their recommendations, I look forward to trying out some of the places. I'll report back on my return.
