http://www.chow.com/boards/20 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:25:21 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/324257#7799512 My vote is for Sam's Bagels on Hamburg take in Wayne. They are hand rolled. karenrmj Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:59:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/324257#7799512 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/253186#7771089 I don't know about New York, but in northern Jersey try this link http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848935 Ponch Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:42:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/253186#7771089 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/251680#7487067 I always bought Thumann's franks but they are sometimes hard to find and expensive. I tried the natural casing Black Bear and they are our favorite now. I also bought their American Cheese which was delicious and comparable to Land of Lakes. My grandson swears by their roast beef which I have not tried yet but from here on, Black Bear is for us. netsarc Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:02:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/251680#7487067 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/648988#7350505 Clambelly, sounds like you have pretty good info on fried clams.. I grew up 2 miles from Woodman's and learned to make fried clams as a high school kid at several restaurants nearby which all used the same method as Chubby. A couple of thoughts: 1. I think you have found most of the best places: Woodman's is great, Farnham's is my favorite because of the gourgeous view from the picnic tables, but the Clam Box in Ipswich might be your best spot if you don't want to drive so far from Int. 95 on your trips north. I did not see you mention that and they often claim the local title for "best." All 3 are kings. 2. Now that I live in NY (Westchester), I have been on a similar quest for years, it's such a joke that nobody can get it right in NYC, but it is also largely dependant on the distribution of the clams which are not necessarily from Ipswich and Essex flats, but they are distributed by "Ipswich Shellfish Co." http://www.ipswichshellfish.com/ They have a distribution point in CT (Branford) and that area is the closest to us for decent fried clams. Someone above mentioned "Joe & Lenny's", they have two locations, one in lovely Madison, CT right across from Hammonassett SP Beach, you might even think you are in Essex. They serve RI style chowder, but nobody's perfect. I include Madison, right off 95, on my year round trips north/Cape, when I can. 3. I am particularly sad that your local Legal Sea Foods is not serving good fried clams, not sure what store you go to, but the one in White Plains, NY does a decent job usually. You might talk to the manager and ask them to look into it. I know from experience that if the kid working the fri-o-later does not know what he is doing, then they are going to be messed up. There lots of ways to mess up fried clams, but Legal should have the ingredients and tools of the trade to make decent clams. I travel to Boston quite a bit, and their local Boston locations get high marks. When I don't have time to go to the North Shore, I will go there. Their clam chowder should be very good, if not, whatever store you are going to is very messed up. Not to change the subject, but fried clams are one of two foods, NY can't seem to get right. There is a style of roast beef sandwich, also from the North Shore of Boston, which is amazingly simple and tasty. Hot, thinly sliced on hamburg buns, you can add to it with cheese or bbq sauces, but it is so good plain with salt and pepper. Not far from Woodman's in North Beverly, MA is "Nick's Roast Beef." "Kelly's Roast Beef" which started on Revere Beach has become a large chain...they have good fried clams, chowder, onion rings, plus the roast beef sandwiches and I give them an A- for each, and an A+ for putting them under one roof. I have posted here many times about the sandwiches, can't seem to find them within 200 miles. TSull464 Sun, 20 May 2012 18:53:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/648988#7350505 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/517647#7327932 So good from Cristina's. Very moist. We get it filled with strawberries and peaches. The photo itself is edible but it tastes totally weird. Still, its great for a kids' bday. Nothing compares to Cristina's. Rudie215 Tue, 08 May 2012 22:21:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/517647#7327932 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/250651#6691584 I recommend Secor Farm on Robinson Lane in Wappingers Falls, NY. It is actually located at the intersection of the towns of LaGrange, Wappingers, and East Fishkill in Dutchess County New York, about 90 minutes north of New York City. From the Taconic Parkway, take the Noxon Road Exit (just north of Route 82). At the light at the end of the ramp, take a left onto Noxon Road, and at the T intersection, turn right to stay on Noxon Road. At the next light, Robinson Lane, turn left. Secor's is just ahead on the left. They have pick your own and pre-picked blueberries, strawberries, and pumpkins in season, but fresh seasonal produce and even flowers at their farmstand. For more information, call the berry picking hotline at 845-452-6883 or visit them at www.facebook.com/secorfarm. marykonizarnold Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:00:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/250651#6691584 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/252744#5615683 You might want to try posting a new request in the new Southern New England forum. This topic is probably destined to remain in the General Tri-State Archive because its subject falls into two of the forums that replaced it, the Southern New England forum which includes Fairfield County, and the New York State forum which includes Westchester County. nsxtasy Fri, 14 May 2010 14:12:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/252744#5615683 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/679973#5499537 Hi, Try Owen's Deli in Cheshire, CT. They have a hot chicken sub challenge. Have fun! Birdyy Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:15:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/679973#5499537 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/489984#5494750 Colony Pizza in Stamford (coming soon to Fairfield) has to be the ultimate GUILTY pleasure I've got goin' right now. First of all the pizza is small enough to eat yourself, but not too small where you feel hungry still. But that not even the half of it... On top of said pizza, I get pepperoni (the size of small softballs), sausage from DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET and just to put the big fat cherry on my big fat pie, hot oil. Oil infused with jalapenos. Ok, that turkey on wheat I just had for lunch aint gonna cut it... I can get pizza if I go to the gym twice tomorrow, right? fcmenutalk.com Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:23:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/489984#5494750 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/681782#5336069 my firm had their christmas party at Pasta Nostra in SONO. we rented out the restaurant and had spectacular finger food. i'm sure they can set up a variety of ideas depending on budget. LW1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:57:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/681782#5336069 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677345#5285944 Gino's is on Willis Ave in Willsiton Park, they were just rated 3rd best pizzeria on LI. Please let me know if you have ever had the pleasure of eating there. Fantastic pizzas all around but what really makes them stand out is the sicilian. Thick but crispy crust, just the right amound of sauce and delicious romano and parm blend on top - no mozzerella! Live in Florida now but I crave a slice of this like no other. nmurawsk Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:21:12 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677345#5285944 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677188#5284538 Wobble in Ossining has migas - it is so yummy that I have never ordered anything else for breakfast! Happy Migas! 2boys4me Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:56:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677188#5284538 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677186#5284433 Any ideas for a hearty breakfast and or dinner in Westchester shoekittykat Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:21:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677186#5284433 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677104#5283476 OK, my parent's are raving about this drink - they can't find it anywhere in Dutchess County!! I'm, in Westchester - can anyone suggest a spot to find this so my parents can be happy for another month? Photo is attached below, handy reference for sightings :-) As for non-alcoholic nog, my vote is with Horizon Low-Fat or Ronnybrook mixed with some regular milk - it's like tar coming out of the bottle! Happy Nog Season everyone! 2boys4me Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:18:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677104#5283476 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/393398#5283257 Try it again -- Mannions was sold a while back and the then new owners wrecked it in what seems like record time. Mannions family took it back, ran it for while and now recently sold it to a partnership with very highly rated NYC experienced folks working for them. Food is excellent - as good as manhattan and in many cases better than. ----- J J Mannion's Restaurant 640 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10705 nyckaty Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:41:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/393398#5283257 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/649837#5283144 Glad you enjoyed Tacocina. I've been back a couple of times and had the same experience. The tacos are definitely my favorites. I have yet to try all of the tacos but I'm working my way through the menu. hudsonvalleyfoodblog Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:53:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/649837#5283144 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/472360#5282973 southside restaurant in poughkeepsie north of IBM in the TJMaxx shopping center has good wings, they also have a super super hot variety. Handshakes Grill on 82 in Hopewell is ok too. Noahs Bar in poughkeepsie has free wings on fridays 5-7 or something like that, dont expect to get any though unless you go when Marist is not in session. Last time i was at golden rail the fryer wasnt working, but they do have the best selection of beer around. k47k Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:31:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/472360#5282973 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677015#5282420 I was having a hard time eating indian food for awhile because someone in my building cooks it a lot and the smell is too strong and permeates for over a day BUT i love the simple inidan food. So where do you suggest I go in Stamford, not too spicy as my insides can't deal with anything to spicy anymore. Love the bread, veggies and tandoori. Thanks Want a placethat has a alot of variety in the breads , that is my favorite and i love the onion condiment and the green condiment they give with it too! So tell me where and what to order and if they deliver that is great also. nbermas Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:38:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/677015#5282420 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/546419#5281980 This restaurant is listed for sale on Craigslist. If I remember correctly, they are asking $50k. varsitysg Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:06:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/546419#5281980 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/667956#5280210 Goya extra virgin suites my palate. makko Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:45:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/667956#5280210 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676646#5278667 Any recommendations for breakfast in Connecticut or lunch in New Jersey (or points south of NYC) near Rt 95? wingerberlin Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:01:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676646#5278667 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676496#5277959 Ah, right. Thanks for the reminder. And is that my only option in this neck of the woods? tracyk Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:49:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676496#5277959 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676452#5277806 Reinwald's is very basic, generic stand alone bakery. Meaning most of the stuff they have is better than supermarket quality, but I haven't had anything that stood out. I'm with MCF; Fiorrello Dolce is virtually around the corner, and almost everything I've had there is superb. I bake quite a bit, and it's one of the few places I would consider buying from rather than making my own. Even stopping in for breakfast -- they make a great almond croissant. sbp Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:53:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676452#5277806 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676455#5277482 Agree on Plates. La Sala is good and dependable, as is La Villetta. A more unique place is Zitoune. Avoid Lusardi and La Riserva like the plague. anonymouse1935 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:36:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/676455#5277482