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What is one tip that you learned about cooking that was simple but made a huge difference? [old]
To record recipes, I use a wordpress.com blog for myself, although I'm sure any blog software will work. I tag posts by key ingredients and cooking technique if it makes sense to do so (braise, soup, etc). The tags automatically cross-reference recipes. Also, you can click through to other people's public posts that share the same tags.
The blog is searchable, cross-referenced, and available on any computer with web access. It's been great for me--the software is structured enough that I don't have to think about how things work, but flexible enough that it reflects how I think about my food.
Stupid easy recipes you really love
Bean and Feta salad. Effortless and very tasty. Just combine the ingredients below.
Any can of beans, rinsed thoroughly (usually use a 3 bean mix)
About an equal amount of crumbled feta
supermarket sized bunch of scallions, chopped
juice of half a lemon
lots of black pepper
Best burger AND fries in Manhattan and hipster parts of Brooklyn?
Hey all,
A search of the boards didn't turn up a satisfactory answer to this question: where is the best place in Manhattan to get a good burger and good french fries?
In all the burger reviews on this site, little is said about the fries. I'm looking for a meal that is the best combination of both. My tastes tend toward a more traditional burger (few toppings, 1/3-1/2 lb patty, bun that doesn't dissolve), and thicker, more potato-y fries, but good is good regardless of style.
Thanks.
Seattle's Most Underrrated Restaurants
I second Gabriel's Fire. I find that when I ask him which meat is the best that day, I get an honest answer and a very good product. Often on Saturdays, he has a special sandwich of smoked prime rib that is excellent (not quite Paseo, but the comparison did immediately come to mind both times I got it). Also, his chicken gumbo is quite tasty (caveat, I'm from New York) and under $7 with rice last I checked. That having been said, the sides are nothing special, and the service is slow.
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Gabriels Fire
2408 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Bagel Oasis bagels near Ballard?
I'm looking for a Bagel Oasis bagels near Ballard. Anyone know if I can find them?
I usually get my fix from Bean and Bagel in the U-District since it's near my office, but, as a bike commuter, it'd be nice to eat breakfast before riding in. Also, last I checked (about a year ago), Roxy's in Fremont was no longer serving BO bagels but the loathsome Seattle Bagel Bakery sponges.
Thanks for any leads!
Snoose Junction in Ballard?
I absolutely second this recommendation. At its best, Zagi's is the best in town--thin, crispy, and chewy. On off days, it's floppy, but still better than Pagliacci or Snoose (I've had nothing but bad experiences there, see my earlier post up the thread). Zagi's most reliable pizza man wears a big olive drab knit hat over his dreads (I never imagined I'd write such a sentence). Also, try the asiago, basil, garlic, etc slice if they've got it.
Snoose Junction in Ballard?
I've been in here a few times--I wanted to give them a fair shot--but they stink and I won't be going back. The slices are usually either a soggy mess or old and gelatinous.
And the subs! For 7 bucks, I got one 4 inch sausage on a glorified hot dog bun, with lots of red-orange oil but not much sauce. I'd'a felt better if they just took my money and told me to leave. It's too bad too, late night food is so scarce north of the ship canal.
Suggestions for person moving to Seattle
Wallingford Pizza House makes some tasty deep dish that I prefer to Delfino's. While I'm no expert on the topic (as a displaced New Yorker who has only been to Chicago a few times), I don't think it's really Chicago style (it only takes 15 minutes for them to make it), but definitely worth a taste.
My favorite is the "garlic van goat" with red sauce. So you know, the name's all alliteration--there's no goat--and if you forget to say "with red sauce," it won't be there.
dives in seattle saught!
I second this recommendation heartily. Great wings--tasty sauce, 4 levels of hot, and, the best part, the wing skin is usually a little crispy.
Deli sandwich in Seattle?
Le Fournil is a great place--good, cheap french bread, tasty pastries, and gorgeous cakes and tarts, but the sandwich is nothing like a deli sandwich. Not that it's a bad sandwich, but don't come here if you're thinking hero.
If you're here for lunch, their soups are always great, especially the mushroom, and a cup comes with some bread.
ISO Best Bagels in Seattle
I gotta say, as a native New Yorker displaced here for grad school, I'll take a Bagel Oasis bagel any day over and H&H. Even back home, I never got the H&H thing--too big and boring for me.
Is there good pizza in Seattle?
No one has mentioned it yet, but Zagi's on 24th Ave NW and NW 80th St in Ballard/Crown Hill has a pretty terrific cheese slice (http://www.zagispizza.com/). As a native New Yorker, this is really the only place I elect to eat at. Also, while the slices look huge, they're also really thin, so you'll still want two.
Details: Zagi's biggest flaw is that sometimes, with the crust as thin as it is, the middle can be soggy. However, if you walk in, buy by the slice, and stick to minimal toppings, the reheat all but guarantees a thorough crisp throughout.
On a different note, Wallingford Pizza House on NE 45th St in Wallingford makes a delicious deep dish pie (http://www.seattleweekly.com/food/0310/food-cassidy.php). I recommend the "Garlic van Goat", but be sure to ask for sauce on that too.
