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Where can I buy fresh sorrel in NYC area?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:40:52 GMT

Thank you. I'll check this out.

spaghetti & meatballs not gourmet

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:19:55 GMT

Arturo's on West Houston...

ARNOLD COOKIES-IS MY MEMORY CORRECT?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:31:04 GMT

I remember the cookies by Arnold's because I recently purchased a bag of which reminded me of the cookies.They are smaller and firmer but lemon taste is there. They are called Lemon Snaps by Stauffer's a Meiji company. i purchased cookies at Rossman's farm on 3rd ave in Brooklyn. The company has a website www.stauffercookies.com.

Best Bourbon bars, Brooklyn or Manhattan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:46 GMT

I'm meeting an old pal Tuesday night. We both love bourbon and I'm looking for a bar that has a really good selection of Americ'as finest. I know many places specialize in Scotch but bourbon is another story. I've been to Fette sau but it's really not a place to hang out at the bar and Char 4 is kinda pricy so what else is there?

Horn and Hardart's Rice Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Egg Custard

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:49:11 GMT

the H&H egg custard was a fav in my house in the late 50's. don't remember the choc pudding as my mother always made her own with My-T-Fine. Remember Junket? For the best rice pudding in NYC visit Rice to Riches on Spring Street. Check out their site. www.ricetoriches.com

Falafel

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:43:29 GMT

Pita Joe...delicious falafel...crispy, tasty

Good butcher in Brooklyn?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:40 GMT

staubitz is a great shop but they don't have any fresh game. their quails and rabbits are frozen.

Filipino Ensaymada Ube bread! How I crave thee!!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:14 GMT

There are none left in the borough. You have to go to Woodside if you want ensaimada.

Best Cobb Salad? Preferably nr Union Square

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:22:53 GMT

Anyone have recommendations for a great Cobb Salad in the Union Square or nearby neighborhood? I have enjoyed the cobb salad at Cafeteria and Le Pain Quotidien and am curious to try more. Thanks!

Top 10 Bakeries in the 5 Boros?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:20:25 GMT

Awesome! Did you do this on a Saturday? That would explain why S&S was closed. I believe they're kosher, but someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

American "Wild" Persimmons

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:07:54 GMT

Have my family visiting for Thanksgiving and I want to make Persimmon Pudding, a southern Indiana family favorite. Since none of them still live in Indiana, I need to find a place where I can get American or "wild" persimmons. I've never been able to find these; Every NYC store I've been to only stocks Asian persimmons, which don't have the same flavor. I can get some FedEx'd from Indiana, but if someone knows a local source, I'd rather go with that. Thanks in advance!

Where can I buy fresh Chinese pasta

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:46:30 GMT

That's awesome. Thank you so much!

Source for white truffles

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:10:36 GMT

Oh, and I'm looking for fresh ones....

Loft's Parlays bars

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:46:35 GMT

Yup, that's Sal by brother-in-law...he just sent me a box via UPS...and it is taking me back to the sweet times... ;-)

Russian black bread - where to find outside Brighton Beach/Coney Island?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:01:45 GMT

Try Orwasher's on the upper east side.

Fabulous apple tarts in Brooklyn (or Manhattan)?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:46:11 GMT

Here's the recipe! http://earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com/2009/10/apple-of-my-eye.html

Is this a slice of heaven... riceball pizza?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:21:14 GMT

Trying to satisfy a late night hunger desire on tuesday, I found (no it found me) Monte's Pizzeria in Old Bethpage. Buried in a small shopping center on a road surrounded by a mix of industrial buildings and residential homes, I walk in to see modern Italian pizzeria look with dark wood, tuscan biege tiles and over 100 lights to accent their pride of ownership. I was quickly drawn to the glass which displayed all their pizza treasures. One pie struck me instantly and I knew I had to have it...the "Riceball Pie". It had all the ingredients that my mother used in her recipe. I took a bite and there it was...a slice of heaven. Someone had made the perfect hybrid pizza. The rice mixed with peas, ground meat, yummy sauce, under a layer of melted mozzarella and just the right amount of bread crumbs. So good, I went back for lunch the next day to share this food wealth with my brother. And now with all of you. Enjoy! Closed on Sundays, they make this pie daily.

Puerto Rican coffee - Yaucono or Cafe Rico

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:02:07 GMT

Holla, You can go to www.yaucono.com and order it. ;-)

Deep Fried Turkey

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:20:52 GMT

FWIW, Popeye's usually sells them around the holidays

Best Gringo Tacos?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:26:17 GMT

I've only had hard tacos at taco bell. I did a search on yelp for "hard tacos" and this is what I got http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=hard+tacos&ns=1&find_loc=New+York,+NY#find_desc=%22hard%20tacos%22

Crispy thai noodles

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:25:32 GMT

this isn't it exactly, but comes to mind: http://khaosoi.blogspot.com/

Can I find Rotel in New York?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:15 GMT

I have found Ro*Tel in the "Mexican" section of the Morton Williams supermarket near the UN (908 Second Ave.@ 48th St.): http://www.mortonwilliams.com/locations.htm

Malaysian restaurants in NYC

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:18:52 GMT

you write off manhattan after two bad places in chinatown? where are your recs for queens malaysian, along with dish recs for specials or particularly good renditions of authentic cuisine?

Masa harina in NYC (moved from L.A. board)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:22:31 GMT

You can get fresh masa at Tortillería Nixtamal in Queens. See article in the times here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/dining/22masa.html Also, maybe a moderator can move this to the nyc board.

Where can I buy hominy/cracked corn in NYC?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:28:37 GMT

Sounds like something you can buy at Ninth Avenue International Foods. I'm almost positive they carry cracked hominy, but give a call anyway before you go. They have it in their bulk bins, so you can purchase as little or as much of it as you want. HTH.

Looking for Oeufs en gelée in NYC?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:17 GMT

Tried the Oeufs en gelée at Les Halles Lyon and brought some back from Grasse recently, bugt cannot find these anywhere in NYC. Anyone ever seen them? They are basically a soft boiled egg in aspic with some herbs, sometimes some meat. Delicious!

Tortas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:03:33 GMT

the ones at la esquina are good, albeit not super authentic bc I think they use baguettes, but they are quite tasty

Chiles en Nogada

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:06:15 GMT

I have had Chiles en Nogada at Mexicana Mama in the West Village as a special a few times. Not sure when they would have it there but it is delicious and I order it whenever I see it.

Good Fried Shrimp?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:53 GMT

When i went to Johnny's Reef rest they served nasty frozen fried shrimp. the kind that is frozen already breaded. you might as well make your own from costco and save yourself the trip

Restaurant for Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC Metro Area

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:28:42 GMT

I'm trying to find a restaurant within 1 1/2 hours of NYC that would have a good Thanksgiving dinner. If it's at a or near nice inn/hotel that would be great too. Any ideas? Thanks.

Mastroianni Brothers Bakery

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:52:20 GMT

Does anyone know of stores in NYC that carry their bread -- particularly, their rolls?

Abura Ramen... or Abura Soba?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:18:25 GMT

Momofuku Noodle Shop serves a similar dish. I haven't seen it at any of the Japanese places around town.

Best meal in Alphabet City for $50pp

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:32 GMT

OK - New to the neighborhood and need a great restaurant to take a date to. Must be $50 (food only) or less per person and somewhat romantic. Prefer a place with fresh local ingredients and a good wine list.

Prime rib & Yorkshire pudding?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:27:51 GMT

Bumping this thread. I'm looking for this too. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Upscale bar menus at a discount?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:50:45 GMT

Pipa was great! But I went for a catch up dinner with a girlfriend there as well and it was a bit too crowded on a Saturday night to make it really enjoyable. I loved the food, but we wound up spending more money than "affordable." It was definitely hip and delicious (sangria was some of the best restaurant-made that I have ever had) but wouldn't recommend it for a relaxed evening of talking. It would be great for a date or meet up place before going out to the bars in the area.

Best Lunch for visiting family

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:44 GMT

Looking for a fantastic lunch for visiting relatives. Cost does not matter but they only like simple (but very tasty) food. Nothing too ethnic or fancy. Any area is okay.

Ice Cream Sundaes

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:52:18 GMT

Bklyn Ice Cream Factory is really good (though best in nice weather when you can eat out on the pier/park. Also in Bklyn, Sweet Melissa's, a lovely pastry shop, now has what they insist on calling a "cremerie" at both locations-- Court St. in Cobble Hill and 7th Ave. in Park Slope. Excellent quality.

place for 50th b'day

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:44:55 GMT

Give us more to go on, and I promise many recs? (Also, try Manhattan board--may be more appropriate.) Do you have a preferred cuisine? Or neighborhood? Classic "romantic" ambience or something very mod? Wherever you end, I hope it's a lovely evening.

Passionfruit/Maracuja

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:17:16 GMT

Hi Lisa, You cand find the frozen puree at Buzios and at Rio Bonito Market in Astoria (32-86 47th Street @ 34 Ave). I doubt you can find the fruit and if you do it will be so sour that you are better of with the puree....

wild lime leaves

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:25:01 GMT

We don't seem to have a guaranteed source here but two places that usually have them are Bangkok Center Grocery at 104 Mosco St and Udom's at 81 Bayard St., both in Chinatown. Bangkok Center is probably a little cheaper.

grass-fed beef

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:49:23 GMT

Although I haven't personally checked it out yet, Buenos Aires Argentinean Restaurant and Bar in the East Village is getting very good reviews on their grass fed steaks. Great posts. I second and recommend two superlative books, The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan and Righteous Porkchop by Nicolette Hahn-Niman ,an environmental attorney that eventually married Mr.Niman. Anyone interested in responsible, sustainable, healthy,organic, and delicious food, will find these two books illuminating. The Village Voice's Best of 2009 issue recently rated United Meats in Brooklyn as the best grass fed butcher shop. Stay safe and Buon Appetito,Phil <-----<<< United Meat Market Venue United Meat Market 219 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY (718) 768-7227 Edited Repost

Five-borough dumpling tour

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:05:06 GMT

Fried Dumpling @ 106 Mosco Street. Mosco St. is a short, steep street between Mulberry and Mott St.'s in Chinatown, within view of the park, not far from Chatham square. The pork and chinese chive dumplings are handmade in the wee store ( my Mom's kitchen is bigger). They are fried on one side while they steam. On the counter with 4/5 stools is a watered down soy/vinegar spritz and hot sauce. I would rate them a 7 out of ten. But get this. For college students on a budget.(or anyone:) ) or anyone that would just like to try em, they are only 5 for a dollar cooked. The female owner has all the charm of an ornery steer with an impacted tooth. But atmosphere and hostess with mostess flair are not the place's strong points. Freshly made and quite tasty, thin cocooned dumplings at a terrific price are. Stay safe and bon appetit, phil <-----L<<<

Chinese pickle noodle soup

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:48:51 GMT

Does anyone know where I can gett a great bowl of chinese pickle noodle soup in Manhattan's Chinatown?

Tortellini en Brodo, per favore

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:36:46 GMT

I grew up next door to a lady from northern Italy, somewhere close to Switzerland. She used to have us over for long dinners and would kick things off with her soup called Tortellini en Brodo. The broth was rich, homey and amazing, served with a sprinkling of grated cheese. It was maybe chicken broth, probably simmered with a parmigiano heel giving lots of flavor. The tortellini were delicate and hand made. Some kind of meat. I still remember her oversized old-timey silver soup spoons and the wide flat soup bowls, and trying to resist the urge to tip the thing over to get the last drops. It was mind-blowingly good and I'd be happy on a rainy day (like today) to find myself sitting in front of a steaming bowl. I'm looking for restaurants in all the boroughs with delicious versions of this dish, with tortellini and broth that are home made (or at least seem that way).

Great, SAVORY Pumpkin Ravioli!

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:22:46 GMT

Rafetto's on Houston makes and sells them...haven't tried them in a while but I don't recall their being on the sweet side...

Wine Yeast

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:31:46 GMT

I found a recipe for ginger beer (Halloween party Dark & Stormies!) that calls for champagne yeast. Is there a place to get wine yeast in NYC? Internet searches are deadending on this one -- I see there's a place in Brooklyn Terminal Market but I don't have a car (live LES) nor time to go there. Manhattan and Brooklyn trajectory B'burg - Park Slope/Gowanus would be do-able. Thanks!

Sun-dried olives?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:14:47 GMT

you can buy them online at olivepit.com they are out of california and I stop there every time we go there. Bobbie

non-factory farmed meat, dairy in the form of local delicious delights?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:57:36 GMT

Hi Thanks for this...I didn't see your post in time. Great to know about these two though. If I recall, what we ended up doing was hitting 5 Leaves in Williamsburg for the burger. I got something else, but I think she enjoyed the grass fed burger. However, the service was very odd there! Not eager to return. We ate vegetarian Indian at Pongal (or is it pongsri?) in Murray Hill, which was very good. Had some gujarati curries. Since then, I discovered Fornino pizza on Bedford Ave uses mostly local ingredients. Thanks again!