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HOW TO SAVE MONEY EATING OUT
Uh, again, I didn't BRING the nero D'avola, they SOLD it at the rest.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY EATING OUT
First, not everyone knows about BYOB's... second, if you read my first post you'll see I never said I bring everyday wines.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY EATING OUT
... BYOB.
(bring your own bottle)
With the economy in the state it's in, I find myself doing it more and more. Many restaurants in NYC mark up a bottle of wine by 100%, and that's OK, I understand a guy's got to make a living. BUT... I found one of my everyday Sicilian Nero D'Avolas (that I buy in my local wine shop for under $10) going for over $45 in a restaurant. Now that's just not right.
So here are a few guidelines and suggestions regarding BYOB's:
Some restaurants waive the corkage fee, and if they do it's generally a good idea to give the waiter/waitress a good tip.
But if you do have to pay a corkage fee, the range is usually from $10-30. And that's still saving you money.
You should also call in advance to make sure the bottle your bringing is not on that particular restaurant's wine list.
Some restaurants may have a "maximum" number of bottles you may bring in, once you go over that number you must buy from the wine list.
cent'anni
Mangiabeve (Dave T)
http://vignauvavino.blogspot.com/
Dirt Cheap but good wines
10 good wines for Under $10:
Monte Antico Toscano 2004 IGT Italy
Colosi Sicilia Rosso Nero D’Avola 2005
Santa Carolina Reserva Carmenere 2006 Chile
Straccali Sangiovese Di Toscana 2004 IGT Italy
Bodegas Zabrin Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines 2006 Spain
Casal Thaulero Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2006 DOC Italy
Fattoria di Bibbiani Poggio Vignoso Chianti 2005 DOCG Italy
Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG 2004 (375 ML) Italy
Rocca Delle Macie Rubizzo Sangiovese di Toscana 2006 IGT Italy
Rocca Delle Macie Campomaccione Morellino Di Scansano DOC 2006 Italy
ciao
Dave T
http://www.vignauvavino.com/vuv_winefinds.html
Yet another wine pairing question
Any one of these will do:
Rubesco Rosso Di Torgiano DOC Lungarotti 2004...
Firriato Chiaramonte Nero D’Avola 2005...
Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico DOCG 2004
DaVinci Collezione Speciale Toscana Chianti 2004 DOCG Italy
...they're all in the $10-15 range... (I think the Firriato may be a bit more)
Dave T
http://www.vignauvavino.com/vuv_tasting.html
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Where can I buy good lobsters?
Jordan's Lobster Farm... not in Bkln, but Island Park isn't that far....
http://www.jordanlobsterfarms.com/ordereze/default.aspx?flash=false
Dave T
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Indian Pizza
There's a Singas pizza on Lefferts blvd (cross street is around austin st) in Queens... it's across the street from Dani's Pizza.
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Bonfire Grill on Austin in Forest Hills?
Had a really nice cheeseburger at Bonfire Grill in Forest Hills, paired well with J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from Paso Robles, California...made from 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot and 1% Malbec-- quite an intense mix, but it works. Stainless steel fermentation, then 14-16 months in oak casks. Bright reddish purple in color with strong fruity fragrance of cherries cedar and blackberries, and cherry soda, chocolate and vanilla on the mouth. paired nicely.
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Wine shop in Jackson Heights?
There's a great small wine shop tucked away in forest hills not far from the tennis stadium called The Wine Room of Forest Hills... great international selection, but specialty is Italians... all the wines are hand labeled with descriptions, flavors, pairing info, etc.. nice touch... one the owners, Caroline is a sweetheart... they also have lots of tasings and art exhibits.
http://www.thewineroomoffh.com/indexNewFlash.html
and the one in the atlas mall is called Rosetta wines:
http://www.rosettawines.com/
fantastic mozzerella, lackluster tomatoes...
Cut the not-so-great-tomatoes into wedges and a few cloves of garlic (leave in skins) place in baking dish in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes.... meanwhile cook pasta... drain... squeeze roasted garlic cloves over tomatoes and pour onto past... then top with mozz, fresh basil and lightly mix.
Lunch Help: New Job, New Neighborbood (Varick&Spring)
just take a stroll down carmine street... it's loaded with great places to eat and drink in all price ranges... grey dog cafe, Marinella , etc, then make a left on bleeker... there's Rocco's bakery, john's pizza, Faiccio's market, Murray's chees, amy's bread... the list goes on. Your best bet is to just walk around on nice days and try new places. I did that when I worked down there. Also try hudson street... pepe verde, white horse tavern, cowgirl hall of fame.
Burgers! Please Opine regarding your faves
Paul's is definitely my pick too... the juiciest and fattest burgers around, and the pickles are to die 4. great fries. cheap.
Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches in NYC
Never heard of it but sounds GREAT... looked it up on wikepedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Beef
I'll be watching for a place that serves it... how does it compare w phillly cheese steak?
Manhattan street carts
jimmy's on 47th st just west of 2nd ave... good dishes, clean stand, greek cook. average price $6. never got sick. has chicken, souvlaki, gyro, steak, burgers, all w rice and salad... then he has chicken burgers, meatball heros and a lot more.
Five Days Five Breakfasts Below 14th
The other two are Manatus (on Bleeker?), and last bust not least... Friend of a Farmer... which is more of a brunch.
Five Days Five Breakfasts Below 14th
I second Cafe Mogador... great room for relaxed, long breakfast. Grey Dog is a little more crowded (small) but food is good organic and coffee is great. Silver Spurs on Houston and LaGuardia. I'll get back to you on the other two. enjoy.
Gaetana's Cucina Italiana
I think it's been open for a couple of years.... not tiny, I've seen a table of 8. It's a good size place.
Gaetana's Cucina Italiana
I think they use finely chopped olives in the stuffing for the artichokes, I gotta get that recipe!
UvaRara: New wine bar in Middle Village, Queens
I LOVE this place - it's the closest thing to actually being in an authentic Italian cafe...no kidding. The atmosphere is perfect and the food is truly delicious--in fact the homemade chicken soup tasted exacly like my Nana's!! What a treat - now I can eat her soup and not have to hear any guilty reminders about not visiting often enough...
UvaRara: New wine bar in Middle Village, Queens
I recently discovered this little gem on Metropolitan Ave. It's in an old building that looks like it was a chapel at one time, and the interior is brick and arches and lots of antique wooden beams...really cozy and warm. It's a wine bar first... and one of the owners, Rich, really knows his stuff... the food is great, made by the Napolitano chef/part-owner Nardino(?) and has the right idea. The wait staff is all attentive and super friendly. Most of the restaurants and bars are on the east side of Metro... this is the first new one on the west side. The neighborhood really needed something like this. There isn't a sign outside yet, but the address is 7928 Metropolitan Ave. 718 894-0052. Don't miss this.
Vegetarian Gluten-Free Restaurant Rec in East Village?
Asia de Cuba
Owners: China Grill Management
Head Chef: Bradley Day
Contact Person: Kide Ndiaye
237 Madison Avenue
(At 37th Street)
New York, New York 10016
United States
Cuisine: Asian/Latin Fusion
Price Range: $23.00 -- 52.00
(212) 726-7755
(212) 726-7575
www.chinagrillmgt.com
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Sponsoring Support Group: Westchester Celiac Sprue Support Group
Asia de Cuba's unique sharing menu features an innovative fusion of Asian and Latin cuisine. Be sure to ask for the special Gluten Free menu.
Arthur avenue market prices and info
I'll concede that the Wine Store has a great selection of wines, but 2 years ago I bought a bad bottle of wine there. I don't get up to Arthur ave that often so I just dumped the contents. The next trip I took I told the guy at the counter about my skunk wine experience. I didn't expect him to give me a refund without returning the bottle. But hey, I'm a semi-regular customer... the least he could have done is given me a discount on my next purchase.... he didn't. So, I'll never set foot in that place again.
Best Bang for My Buck Burger?
I like PAUL's on 2nd ave and st marks... big, fat, juicy burgers made on a grill (covered with an upside down stainless steel bowl)... definitely a B4YB... and the pickles?!?!?! really good.
Arthur avenue market prices and info
I like to get there at 10 on a saturday morning, stop in one of the bakeries for an espresso, then thru the market for produce, teitel bros for olives, figs and cheeses... then an early lunch at Dominick's... it's a tight squeeze, but try the stuffed artichokes for appy and any pasta or meat dishes for main course... cash only.
Danny Brown "DB" Wine Bar in Forest Hills
I am sorry to say that as of the last few weeks, Joe is no longer tending the wine bar.... Joe, where the hell are you? I hope you're on an extended Christmas vacation... if not, tell us where you are now.
Gaetana's Cucina Italiana
The other night my wife and I had a couple of hours to kill before meeting friends at a restaurant in the west village and we found Gaetana's Cucina Italiana. I know it sounds like a restaurant (and it is) but the bar is a good size so we went in and had a great time. The owner/bartender Frank is really friendly and got his recipe ideas from his mom. We tried the stuffede artichoke appy and it was terrrific. We want to go back for dinner and wondered if anyone else could give us feedback or suggestions.
Getting cured meats from Italy to US
Wow , I had no idea my post would stir up the kettle so much... thanks for all the facts, opinions & ideas.
Where's my best bet for chocolate? Staying at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on my
Li-Lac... 82 years... must be doing something right
40 Eighth Avenue
(Where Eighth Ave. meets Jane Street)
...there's also one in Grand Central Market
