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where to buy pappy van winkle bourbon in LA?
the 15 year will cost much more than that.
Red Carpet in Glendale regularly carries pappy as well.
Edwards ham?
Does anyone know of a store in the DC area that carries Edwards ham? I'd like to purchase some surryano, and perhaps some other types. I'm staying in North Bethesda, but have (limited) access to a car. I'll also be in Richmond, if there are any good stores with ham selection there. Thanks!
Fork Bistro - Montrose
There were problems with the space. It's a great loss to the area.
Fork Bistro - Montrose
Unfortunately, Fork has had to close its doors. I'm sure I speak for all its customers when I say that I hope to see Ruiz in the kitchen again soon.
cookbook for korean food?
how did you like a Korean Mother's Cooking Notes? I'm debating between that and Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee's book
Uses for Mimolette?
I really like mimolette, especially when it's aged (the TJs version is still young). The cheese mites are gone by the time the mimolette is sold...but if you only want to eat it cooked, why not try gougeres?
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2009/01/gougeres_french_cheese_puffs.html
Glendale Area - Good Burger Joint Needed
Try Fork Bistro in montrose - it's just north of glendale and they've got a great burger (with tomato jam - yum!)
Anyone seen belgian endive or treviso radicchio in OC?
try Growers Ranch in Costa Mesa - 2016 Newport Boulevard. They usually have both in stock
bistro verdu + ingredients=fork montrose
I loved the pork shoulder and polenta as well (I've already been twice!)
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/671269
Fork Bistro - Montrose
Michael Ruiz (of Bistro Verdu and Ingredients) just opened a new "working class bistro" in Montrose: Fork. I had the pleasure of dining there last night, and again for lunch today (my SO is officially addicted to the fries). I was at a table of 7, so was able to sample a few different things. We started out with a charcuterie plate, duck confit salad, and grilled gulf shrimp. The duck confit salad is a favorite of mine that Ingredients regulars will recognize. The grilled gulf shrimp was accompanied by spicy pickled peppers. We also got an order of brussel sprouts, which were exceptional - perfectly cooked with brown butter and bacon. This was one of my favorites from the night.
Three of us ordered the braised pork shoulder with polenta, bacon, green chilies, and applewood smoke. The crunch of the bacon, combined with the tender pork shoulder and the texture of the buttery polenta complemented each other perfectly. Others at the table got steak and fries, roast chicken with crushed potatoes, and local white seabass with beurre blanc, all excellent. We also ordered a side of fries - these thick, crispy fries are topped with Hawaiian Alae salt and disappeared from the table within an instant.
We bypassed dessert in favor of a cheese plate and a bottle of Tintero Moscato d'Asti, which paired well with the cheeses. With wine, shared appetizers, a cheese plate, and entrees, we spent 50 pp, including tax and tip.
Corkage is $10, and is waived if you buy a bottle from their list. The wine list is put together by the nearby Rosso Wine Shop, and includes a number of Californian and old world wines that are great accompaniments to the menu.
We went back again to try the lunch menu. I had the fork burger, and my boyfriend the grilled vegetable sandwich and fries. The burger was juicy, with a crispy slice of bacon and a slight sweetness from the tomato jam. They also offer weekend brunch.
I'm thrilled this place is opened, and plan on making it a regular dining destination. Once again, Ruiz is offering fantastic quality and unbeatable taste.
http://www.forkmontrose.com/
Food in France is not what it used to be...
Has anyone read the recent book "Au Revoir to All That"? I haven't read it yet, but based on the reviews, it discusses the decline of cuisine (and wine) in France, citing the industrialization of the food industry, economic stagnation, and a general growing disinterest in food quality. It sounds much like what you are describing, papillon.
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
I've never had any problems with the service at Silverlake Intelligentsia - they've always been extremely friendly and helpful to me and everyone around me
Blue corn quesadilla lady in Echo Park
how do the two compare? is it worth checking out the one on Sunset and Logan?
Blue corn quesadilla lady in Echo Park
I've only been on weekdays, but I read online she's there on Sundays (and maybe Sat?) as well. the latest i've gone is about 2:30, and there were still a few customers. i had driven by several times trying to find her with no luck because I was looking mostly on Echo Park Blvd north of Sunset and she was south of Sunset - she sets up in the corner of a city parking lot next to some apt buildings (a friend told me that this is the same parking lot that the fri farmer's market is in, but I haven't been to the farmers market so I can't confirm).
she does make quesadillas - I've tried the squash blossoms, pork, and potato/chorizo on different occasions, I think the squash was my favorite. Prices are 3 - 3.50 for each quesadilla (I haven't figured out the pricing yet, I think that the vegetarian options are cheaper, but my spanish isn't good enough to ask)
Challenge: feed two for a week on $80 in nyc
i cook a lot of beans and whole grains (which I buy in bulk) - they take a while to cook, but you can made a big batch at once during the weekend and incorporate different toppings to turn it into a completely different dish. i made this last night: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102854605#102855342 which was really good, and was inexpensive.
i've also started cooking some mexican, chinese, and vietnamese in order to add variety to our meals and because the ingredients are really cheap where i live.
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
yes - i'll be there too!
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
now they're saying the end of this month, so who knows!
Is a 6 hour layover in CDG long enough to go to Paris, eat and go back?
Gare du Nord also has a number of surrounding shops and sights - and there are several threads dedicated to finding these on a short layover (personally I would rather spend a short time in the city than so many hours in CDG!)
Lil' Parlor Pizzeria
I have to agree about the pizza - I was there recently, and the place isn't the same since Chef Ruiz left - my pizza was burnt in several places, and the food was "OK", but was not of the same caliber as it was a few months ago
Gigi's Farmers Market @ The Americana at Brand (photos)
I visited today and was pretty disappointed by the selection - there were only about 10 stands selling produce, and most of them had the exact same things. I was interested in one selling greens I had never seen before, but when I asked the person working there about them, all she said was "oh, you won't like these," she wouldn't even tell me what they were! then I saw her try to sell chard to a woman looking for kale (and assuring her that it was in fact kale), I told the woman that it was chard, and the person working had to go to another stand in order to find someone to verify if this was chard or kale (it was chard). It was clearly a bad stand to go to, but I wasn't impressed by the other vendors either. If I'm at Americana while the market is going on, I might stop by again, otherwise I'm crossing it off my list.
Also, the Americana recently implemented a policy that only gives validation for the second hour with a purchase of $150 or more - so if you're going on a weekend, either get in and out within an hour, or buy a lot of stuff to get your validation!
Los Angeles coffee - I'm calling you out (many boos, and one hooray)
I recently asked some friends who work at the Silverlake store, and they said the new date is supposed to be May 15 (but they hesitated, so I'm not sure if it'll be delayed again or ???)
Must eat foods for first timers in Paris?
i used to live in bordeaux and everyone there called them chocolatines as well
Place Des Vosges Area Recs
i've been wanting to try les cotelettes - they have a website http://www.lescotelettes.com/historique.php (it has an english option)
what to do with tons of oregano?
The oregano I planted in my backyard a few years ago has turned into a bush, with more oregano than I possibly know what to do with. I don't have any recipes that use more than a handful of leaves. Does anyone have suggestions as to what to do with my wealth of oregano?
Thanks!
Help me find PEA TENDRILS!
I've also seen them at several Whole Foods (of course they're more expensive - 2.99)
Place to watch BB game
My SO and I are looking for a place to watch tomorrow night's Portland game since we won't be able to watch it online. We're looking for a bar with good beer, TV (the game's on TNT), not too loud or annoying - preferably in the Glendale/Pasadena area (though we'll venture down to Echo Park/Silverlake area!) Thanks!
OC Specific -West Costa Mesa 19th St. Recs
i lived at 19th and monrovia for a few years - we used to go to a mexican place on the corner that was pretty good (i have no idea what the name was, but it's in a parking lot and is the only restaurant on the corner). my other favs on 17th were picnics, super pollo, and avanti. the deli next to kean also had some pretty good options for a quick lunch
