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Favorite stovetop pot roast recipe?
I've got a broken oven and a five pound hunk o' beef in the fridge--any favorites I can make in a dutch oven on the range? Thanks in advance.
Staying at a hotel at Presidio/California, where should I eat tonightt?
It's called the Laurel Inn
Staying at a hotel at Presidio/California, where should I eat tonightt?
I'm in town with no car and not really familiar with this neighborhood--any reccs for a good restaurant for a solo diner within walking distance would be much appreciated!
1" Berkshire pork medallions--how long per side?
thanks! seemed like a long time, but you've reassured me :)
1" Berkshire pork medallions--how long per side?
I'm cobbling together a couple different recipes tonight, and have been told that I should sautee these guys 4 minutes per side. Would hate to kill these nice pieces of meat, what do you think?
ABC Kitchen or Del Posto for my birthday dinner?
Help, I can't decide! Any input--especially from Hounds who have been to both--would be awesome.
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Del Posto
85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
Crawling out from under my rock--can you help me navigate new NYC restaurants?
thanks everyone! glad i made my reservation at ai fiori in time :)
Crawling out from under my rock--can you help me navigate new NYC restaurants?
My husband and I used to be very up on the Manhattan restaurant scene... until we had a twin boy and girl last year. His birthday is next month and I'd like to surprise him with a reservation at a hot, new restaurant--except I have absolutely no idea what's going on out there! In the past we've gone to Scarpetta, Degustation, EMP, places of that nature for his birthday, if that helps you narrow down any recommendations. Thank you in advance!
Cool "literary" cafe downtown?
Aspiring-poet cousin is in town, and I want to show him there is life beyond Starbucks. Where can I take him, preferably downtown, that will have a good atmosphere? TIA.
Any restaurants particularly popular with Italian expats?
A friend of mind who loves all things Italian (most notably Italian men) is coming to town and wondering where she should go. Thanks in advance!
Most impressive restaurant for lunch?
that is a good point. where would you suggest for that? just found out we may have a child in tow, so maybe EMP or JG wouldn't work anyway.
Most impressive restaurant for lunch?
I need to impress visiting relatives with an amazing lunch, but it's a little last minute. If I can't get reservations at Jean Georges (my first thought), where else should I consider? They are a fairly sophisticated bunch from Tokyo. TIA.
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Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023
Fresh pasta SOS
My husband was in the middle of making sheets of pasta when he had to run off and do an errand. The dough is only supposed to rest for 15 minutes. Would I be better off sticking it in the fridge, or leaving it on the counter until he gets back? Could be four or five hours, and I'm grossed out by the idea of anything with eggs sitting out that long... Thanks in advance!
Lunch spot near Hudson and W. Houston?
I used to live ten blocks north of this area, but somehow am /totally/ stumped as to where I can meet a friend around there for lunch. Any suggestions of a reasonablee (and reasonably quiet) place where we'll be able to catch up would be appreciated!
Your best Swiss chard recipes
Hey Pia, I was intrigued and Googled the recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/swiss-chard-tart-pasticcio-di-bietole-al-forno-recipe/index.html
It's in the oven now (with a few modifications--I can't imagine it really needs to bake for an hour), can't wait!
Boston Pork Butt question--help!
Actually, it is online! I made it exactly per the recipe, except for cooked according to your guidelines--and it was PERFECT. Enjoy!
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/bo-ssam?lnc=38f9cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=showdetail_tv
Boston Pork Butt question--help!
That sounds great--will try your rub next time! This one is very simple because it's served with several different sauces (ginger/scallion, kimchee puree, and a miso-type paste). You pull the pork and pile it into lettuce leaves with steamed rice and choice of sauces, then top with a fresh cold oyster!
Boston Pork Butt question--help!
It's rubbed with salt and sugar, supposed to be roasted uncovered. After reading your very interesting post, I'm thinking of trying 275, then checking with the thermometer after 5 hours until it reaches 200 internal. Does that make sense?
P.S. For any Momofuku fans, this is the Bo Ssam roast from David Chang's new cookbook.
Boston Pork Butt question--help!
I'm making a recipe tomorrow that calls for roasting a 8-10 pound pork butt in the oven at 300 degrees for six hours, until it's falling off the bone and fork tender. However, the biggest roast I could find was a shade under 5 pounds, and poking around the internet I've also seen arguments for roasting this cut at a lower temp (200 to 275) for longer time. Does anyone have any guidelines or rules of thumb for me? Thanks in advance!
Help: is baking time different in a bundt pan?
Wow, Aggie, thank you--that's exactly what I needed! Original recipe called for 50 minutes and I was guessing an extra 10 minutes, but your strategy is great. It's a very moist batter, with all the grated zucchini, so it'll be interesting to see. Will report back!
Help: is baking time different in a bundt pan?
I'm making a chocolate zucchini cake that called for a 9x13 pan. Any idea if I should bake it a little longer because it's thicker, or???
What magazine this month did I see the blueberry buckle recipe?
JJ, I've been wracking my brain all morning since reading your query--I saw the same recipe and thought it sounded amazing. Flipped through every damned food magazine in the house (and there are LOTS) and couldn't find it; then remembered looking at "Maine Home + Design" for the first time at a friend's house over the weekend. Could that be it?
Great Easter candy downtown?
Yup, waited until the last minute and don't feel like schlepping all over the city in the rain. Has anyone seen a nice selection of cute sweets anywhere in reasonable proximity to the Gramercy Park area? Anything from upscale chocolates to a drugstore that's got an impressive selection would be appreciated--thanks in advance.
Sherry substitute for a tomato cream sauce?
it's only a third of a cup; i guess i can't go that wrong with vermouth or marsala. oh, and i just tasted the cooking sherry and it is so salty i almost spit it across the room! so that's out. (down the drain, actually.)
Sherry substitute for a tomato cream sauce?
The sauce also has pancetta and porchini mushrooms in it, if that influences anyone one way or another.
Sherry substitute for a tomato cream sauce?
My recipe for tonight calls for medium-dry sherry, and I just realized that all I have is an unopened bottle of cooking sherry. If you were me, would you:
1. substitute marsala, ruby port, or dry vermouth (which one of these is the closest?)
2. go ahead and use the cooking sherry
3. suck it up and go buy the real thing.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Tampa birthday dinner for a NYC Chowhounder: Help!
Thanks everybody! I've decided to make reservations at both Bern's and Ocean Prime and then let my husband choose that week--the birthday boy can make the ultimate decision.
Tampa birthday dinner for a NYC Chowhounder: Help!
The website is certainly flashy. Rhnault, if you have a chance to report back after this weekend, I'd really appreciate it.
Tampa birthday dinner for a NYC Chowhounder: Help!
Am I missing someplace (besides Bern's) that is really "Tampa"? I feel like there are plenty of good high-end Italian joints here in Manhattan; I guess that's why I keep coming back to the idea of fish, because of the beach!
Tampa birthday dinner for a NYC Chowhounder: Help!
I will be in Tampa for my husband's birthday next month, staying at the Grand Hyatt. After reading many helpful posts on this board, I'm considering the following restaurants for our dinner:
Bern's (inevitably)
Pelagia
Mise En Place
Six Tables
Oystercatchers (though I'd rather not stick around the hotel)
My husband loves both steak and fish, so those were my first thoughts. Plus, I'm not the world's best driver, so something reasonably close to the hotel or easy to get to would be nice. I'd be grateful for any votes on this list or new suggestions--my goal is a memorable meal that we couldn't get in New York City. Thanks in advance!
