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Help me plan a Chinese Banquet for 15+ ppl
Sounds great! Here are my additional suggestions:
1)Steamed carp (or whatever whitefish they have in that town) with Ginger/Scallion/soy oil
2) Sticky rice with shittake/chinese sausage (all ingredients easily packable in suitcase)
3) beef meatballs with scallion/ginger/sesame oil (very quick)
Smoked Ham Hock
How long does a smoked ham hock last in the fridge?
Thanks!
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Need a bar downtown for large group (30-60) that might do drink specials
Hello,
I'm looking for a bar in the Soho, West Village, East Village, LES or Tribeca area for a holiday get together for about 30 -60 people. Does anyone know of any place that I can make a deal with for drink specials for a couple hours?
Thanks!
Cheap Catering for Foodie for Holiday Office Party
I am looking for restaurant that does catering or a caterer for my office Holiday party that has about 30 employees, located downtown. Looking for good food and reasonable prices. Any thoughts? I am open to suggestions including and beyond the typical Italian/American fare.
Thanks!
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In Search of a roti canai recipe
Alkapal and Sixelagogo, Thank you for all these great links. Will check them out and definitely let you know if any of them were a success. Alk - yes the Malaysian roti canai's are extremely buttery and the texture is very flaky compared to Indian rotis. You should try and get your hands on some, if you get a chance. They are served with a curry dipping sauce.
I just discovered Manjula's kitchen last week. Just posted a very rough adaption of one of her recipes on my website last week. Didn't realize she was Jain.
Food Dehydrator Ideas
I had dehydrated watermelon at a bar recently....in the shape of the thinnest wedge. Very tasty.
In Search of a roti canai recipe
that results in something approximating the soft, flaky, layered rotis you can find at a restaurant.
I have been looking for a recipe through google searches, but there is mass confusion as to which recipe actually makes the real thing.
Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Similar to Pete's Tavern
Arturo's Pizza on Houston, doesn't have the history, but it does have a similar New York-in-December feel that Pete's does. The live nightly jazz and kooky servers is part of it.
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Any food recommendations near Dia Beacon besides the fancy restaurant across the street?
May be making a trip up there tomorrow. Any advice would be appreciated. I seem to recall eating at a Thai restaurant around there...
Thanks.
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Do most good restaurants in Paris use canned/frozen snails for their escargot?
So they buy them fresh from a farmer?
Do most good restaurants in Paris use canned/frozen snails for their escargot?
I am very curious, because there are canned snails sold in New York that claim that 3 star michelin restaurants use them. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Michelle
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Corndogs in Financial District?
Someone else had a craving for a corn dog in March and had better luck with their responses: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/384513
Good luck!
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Saturday Brunch in DUMBO- Not Bubby's
I'm guessing Grimaldi's pizza is out? It'll probably be mobbed anyways.
What about Superfine on Front St. It's a nice space although the service can be a bit strange.
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good swedish food?
Try Good World Bar and Grill on Orchard St. in Chinatown. It is Swedish and Swedish inspired. I've had a delicious beet burger there and a great hash of sirloin, smoked venison sausage with raw eggyolk and beets for brunch. FYI, on Friday, Saturday nights, it's like a small, busy nightclub with a DJ. You know, so you can eat your herring and dance to some hip hop.
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Chikalicious or Room 4 Dessert?
I was a bit disappointed with Room 4 Desserts' stuff, very mediocre. And Max Brenner is like The Cheesecake Factory of desserts. I wish I had a suggestion in their place.
Haven't tried Chickalicious though.
Falai/Bistro Azul/Little Giant
Little Giant is very cozy. The owners are not about rushing people at all. My friend accidentally broke the bench outside the restaurant (it's a long story) and offered to pay for it and they said: nah, just come back and repay by eating there again.
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What are your tried and true favorites from Epicurious.com
1)The green pozole with chicken soup
2) The beef bourguignon (Gourmet March 2001)
Both are absolutely delicious.Happy cooking!
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Viks Chaat Corner from Berkeley in NYC?
P.S. Viks Chaat was the best. Haven't been there in years, but loved the warehouse atmosphere.
Viks Chaat Corner from Berkeley in NYC?
Saravanaas on Lexington and 26th St. has chole batura. They have a lot of other fun South Indian foods on the menu. It's vegetarian, so there won't be any lamb there though.
-M
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Tapas
Bar Carrera on 2nd Ave. and 11th St. is cute, good and cheap. They have a delicious coke and red wine drink.
Casa Mono on Irving Place is not super Spanish but it's really good. They also have a cheaper sibling next door at Bar Jamon.
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Kuma Inn Quick Review
Kuma Inn is the best. Super cozy, well priced, and yummy.
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Vietnamese Rice Paper for Fried Rolls?
Yes, those are the ones used for authentic VN fried spring rolls..a little more work, but definitely worth it. If you don't want to get them too wet, you can try spritzing them with a water bottle.
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Dinner for 10 in WV/Meatpacking/Chelsea
Alta- beautiful space and lots of med-styled "tapas" that people can share. You can order the whole menu which is fun for a big group.
Gradisca- solid Italian, nice service. (West 13th)
Malatesta- Gradisca's cheaper sibling. (Washington St.)
Blue Ribbon on Carmine St.- new american, classics and adventurous stuff.
Do Hwa- Korean on Carmine- red walls, nice sake selection, good for groups.
Paris Commune- If you can't get a reservation anywhere, try this place. a nice big, room, French bistro. (Bank St.)
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Sit down in Chinatown?
New Yeah Shanghai Deluxe- I would highly recommend this place for a group outing. nice ambience, lots of good menu selection. great soup dumplings. (Bayard and Mott)
For wackier eating, there is XO on Hester, just east of Bowery...huge menu, rice noodle crepe, stews, even Malaysian food.
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dinner for 3 girls saturday night in the ev or les
Falai on 68 Clinton is a fantastic, modern non-tomato saucey joint (Ex. Ricotta gnudi in brown butter kind of deal and lots of meat entrees. Reservations required.)
Les Enfants Terribles is a fun, french bistro in the deep LES (canal at Ludlow)
Little Giant in the LES has great food and nice ambience. (Reservations are a good idea.)
Lucien is a another cute cozy French bistro on 1st Ave, just north of Houston.
Barriochino (on Broome St. below Deleancey) is good Mexican with an impressive selection of tequila.
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Banh Mi?
Saigon Banh Mi is really good. The chicken is great, the cha and pate one great, the cha siu pork one is tasty but heavy. Authentic is a tricky word. They are delicious, but they may be a little different then the ones you grew up with, as the couple who runs it are Chinese from Saigon. And So. 1 is right around the corner, so you can just pick up a couple and compare.
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Into The Vietnamese Kitchen
I think "Into the Vietnamese Kitchen" is a great addition, even if you have the Pham. I've been waiting for a book like this, that was comprehensive and pretty. Any thoughts on Routhier?
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recent visit to meskel
Yeah, Meskel is the best. The cabbage is delicious...
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What to get at Vietnamese Restaurants....
1)Grilled pork in a light fish sauce (Bun Cha Hanoi.) Really yummy.
2) the fish/pineapple soup is a great dish to share family style.
3) shredded chicken (or shrimp) and cabbage salad
4) Stir fried beef with watercress (Bo Luc Lac)
Enjoy!
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