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GREAT seafood place

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:21:44 GMT

According to New York Magazine 11/23/09 issue it is not Oceana.

Best Steak House in NYC? [moved from Manhattan]

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:17:24 GMT

This is a most astute comment ---we should try nthem each.

Looking For The Best Plucking Duck in NYC

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:56:39 GMT

I agree, also is great for take out/delivery

Who Has The Best Christmas Panettone in The Boroughs?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:43:58 GMT

Ok my 88 year old (soon to be 89) Grandfather has been buying panettone on Bleecker Street in Manhattan his whole life, he goes to either Bruno's (no longer there, now in Staten Island where he lives) and or Rocco's. As the years goes by he is getting crabbier and keeps saying "it’s not the way it used to be", he is done with both Rocco’s & Bruno’s. He is looking for an authentic dense, fruit filled and moist Genovese style (not Milanese) Panettone. No box suggestions please either. I will travel with him wherever. HELP!!!

Best Pumpkin pie

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:38:21 GMT

Looking to buy a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best pumpkin pie in the city?

Best Whitefish Salad-Help!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:35:27 GMT

Many love the R & D, which is a mixture of whitefish and salmon. Not a fan myself. Best I get is in New Rochelle, at the Quaker Ridge bagel place. Barney Greengrass is good, if I recollect.

Great bar in the East or West Village

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:36:04 GMT

mayahuel

Best Black & White cookie

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:13:17 GMT

I think you refer to Sterns Bakery. It was a German Jewish bakery at J & E.12th street. They also made the best Rasberry Russian Tea Cakes I ever tasted. Unfortunately they went out of bussiness more than 20 years ago. Grey.

Best Indonesian Food (including outer buroughs)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:58:04 GMT

you are pretty much limited to the outer boroughs when it comes to indonesian so I'd throw your search queries on that board. what will come up is all basically in elmhurst: upi jaya, minangasli, mie jakarta. there are some malay/indo hybrids in chinatown and probably some other places in queens. and throughout the summertime, you will need to wait for the well-documented indonesian food bazaars held at the Al-Hikmah mosque in Astoria.

Best Lobster Rolls in NYC

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:28 GMT

People keep talking about Pearl's and I was excited at finally having a chance to try theirs, and I was horribly disappointed. Looking forward to go to Luke's.

BEAR CLAWS and CINNAMON TWISTS

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:05:05 GMT

did you ever find her? and might you know what she is doing now? i lost track of her after she left Yura's on Third Avenue

ISO best Russian Restaurant (any borough)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:19:51 GMT

This is excellent, smart and appreciated.

the best bagel in nyc

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:49:52 GMT

Is there no love for Kossar's here? Though they're better known for bialys...

I have a fetish for Bread Pudding--Help me!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:45:54 GMT

Hi Chowhounds, I'm going to be in NYC and am looking for a restaurant that serves up amazing bread pudding. Criteria: Rich, Decadent, Not overly mushy, crisp-browned top, preferable ingredients: chocolate chunks, cinnamon apples, or caramel sauce, nuts, or liquor infused sauces welcome also!

Best Chili in TOWN!!!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:59:52 GMT

Check out the chili at Daisy May's Bar-B-Q on 11th Ave and 45th Street (I believe) or their street cart on 50th Street between 6th and 7th Aves. Call the restaurant first to find out if the cart is out the same day you want to go. They are usually open 11am to 3pm but they do sell out of items towards the end of the day. No tomatoes, grround beef or beans in this chili. Chunks of beef in a thick, rich and spicy concoction of chiles and spices. I've had it maybe half a dozen times and I love it more each time.

croissant

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:58:10 GMT

recommendation for best croissant in New York?

Sabroso, 22 Garden Street, Rhinebeck ,NY

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:54:12 GMT

A friend took me to Sabroso for dinner on Sunday evening. It was a touch of Manhattan dining in the quaint town of Rhinebeck. The decor was calming and relaxing. The menu is Spanish (as in Spain) with an extensive Tapas menu and entrees that can please all. I had the Seafood Paella, my friends had the skirt steak and scallops over risotto. We were all pleased with our selections. We had the Chef's selection Tapas tray for an appetizer which included calamari, cerviche, shrimp and croquettes. Everthing was prepared with fresh ingredients, very light and tasty. No heavy sauces or spices. Would highly reccommend Sabroso to everyone.

Fresh Pasta on Upper East Side

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:26:48 GMT

Gorgonzola and pear homemade ravioli are delicious

Best Arepas

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:25:29 GMT

chapatas y mas on 200 st and 10th ave in manhattan. THE BEST BEST BEST!!!!!!!!!

Visiting NYC for the 1ST TIME. WHERE SHOULD I EAT....PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:03:55 GMT

Pretty brave to be recommending Mexican food to an Angeleno.

Best Black Cod

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:56 GMT

I haven't tried it yet, but I have heard great things about the BLACK COD+ caramelized fennel & concentrated tomatoes at Scarpetta.

Nose to Tail eating in NYC (All areas)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:47:32 GMT

Prime Meats' choucrute is pretty gorgeous - sausage, tongue, pork belly. The charcuterie and cheese selections are pretty nice too... Look on the Outer Borough boards for more...Fette Sau and the Marlow & Daughters folks in Williamsburg. And then of course there's the original everything-but-the-squeal cuisines -- Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican . . . Haven't been to Prune in ages, but I'm sure it's discussed on the Manhattan board.

Best meal in East Village for $50pp - preferrably the alphabet avenues.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:55:28 GMT

I'll second The Redhead. No better food for the money, very talented Chef. Get there early the place fills up fast.

Best Cannoli????

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:15:08 GMT

I think Rocco's is the best pasticceria in Manhattan, but in a way, that's really not saying that much.

Guinness in NYC: Is it all the same, or are there places that serve up better pints than others?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:17:23 GMT

I second TRACKS at 34th and Penn Station. The customer volume virtually guarantees freshness. Trish just poured me a great pint. Liam and the gang all pull great pints. Don't miss the succulent oysters on the half shell. Phil <-------<<<

Pho

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:48:18 GMT

Any nominations for best pho?

Best Torta?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:42:50 GMT

Has anyone been to the Puebla Mini Market in Sunset Park? I just discovered a Village Voice article that declares they may have the best tortras in NYC. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/archives/2008/12/the_best_torta.php

Best flan in NYC?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:42:01 GMT

I have been making flan for more than a decade now and I have been told that my flan is great with perfect consistency. I thought of starting a little business on the side delivering flans to deli's and restaurants. if you are interested in trying my flan please let me know and i will provide you my contact details. Thanks, Veronica

Fresh Kimchi

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:32:51 GMT

Union Sq Greenmarket and Saturdays, Abdington Square - fresh kimchi. Current issue of Saveur has long article and recipes.

Best Carrot Cake in NYC?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:06:11 GMT

I think the shop is LONG closed! www.earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com

best tasting meals/desserts/snacks etc regardless of calories or price

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:21:36 GMT

if you search, you'll see that i've been touting the TJ's 0% and 2% for several years. in fact, i've converted several CHers :) again, great minds...

Hot Chocolate

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:22:46 GMT

Hi, I'm a fan of La Soledad, too, and still have a stash from our trip to Oaxaca. No idea where you can get La Soledad locally, but while you're on your hot chocolate kick, please don't miss Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate (or maybe you'd enjoy his Wicked even more). It is not just "great" hot chocolate, but divine. :) http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/653094

Best Cupcakes in Tri-state area

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:35:44 GMT

call Kathleen at Tate's. she is always there and very friendly. she might just give you the recipe!

Best Of NYC Self Walking Tour of Upper West Side

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:12:44 GMT

Upper West Side Museum & Foodie Tour Best in class: Museum, Burger, Hot Dog, Cocoa, Cookie. I took the great LES walking tour posted by another CH member and had a great experience. Thought I would give back and share a little tour I found on my own. Start out at the American Museum of Natural History and take in all the great exhibits offered by one of the premiere museums in the country. American Museum of Natural History 79 Central Park West, New York - (212) 769-5700. After you finish at the museum, if you exit on Central Park West, you will go right, and then turn right on the first street that runs along side the museum, 77th, and go down until you get to the corner at Columbus Ave where you will find The Shake Shack where you can get a $4.75 version of the famous Pat LaFrieda burgers sold elsewhere for almost $30(different meat blend at Minetta Tavern), get one Shack Burger, you'll want more, but hold back, you'll need room for what is coming next. Shake Shack 366 Columbus Ave, New York - 646-747-8770. After leaving the Shake Shack, continue the same direction on 77th until you reach Amsterdam and turn left and go to the corner of 72nd, where Broadway intersects Amsterdam, and you will find Gray's Papaya, considered by many the best hot dog in New York. You might want to try the papaya drink too! Gray's Papaya 2090 Broadway # 1, New York - 212-799-0243. After leaving Gray's, go back in the opposite direction on Amsterdam until you pass 73rd and reach Jacques Torres, the chocolate master himself for a cup of the best hot chocolate on the planet, get the regular or get brave and ask for the Wicked Blend made with chiles which will fire you up! Jacques Torres 285 Amsterdam Ave, New York - 212-787-3256. Then, continue the same direction on Amsterdam until you reach 74th, cross the street and go right to Levain Bakery on the corner for "Possibly the largest, most divine chocolate chip cookies in Manhattan." These babies weigh about a pound each and are divine. Levain Bakery 167 West 74th St New York, NY 10023-212-874-6080. By the way, there are two great NY specialy grocers in the area as well. Fairway and Citarella are both on the same block of Broadway between 74th and 75th. I just visited NYC last week and found this mini tour on my own. I set it up as real food first, dessert last. Hope I got the turns correct, I checked on google maps and all looked good. One thing I can be sure of, you will not be disappointed by any of these wonderful places.

Best Russian Honey cake with many layers?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:44:12 GMT

International Foods store on Brighton Avenue sells this cake (in their cafe on the 2nd floor) but it may be diffrerent from what your friend had in Russia, since there are many different versions of it. It's pretty good and you can have a piece at the cafe and get it if it's to your liking.

Great, SAVORY Pumpkin Ravioli!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:09:58 GMT

I love pumpkin ravioli in theory, but haven't been able to find one that doesn't taste like pumpkin pie. Does a wholly savory packaged version exist in New York - no cinnamon, no brown sugar? If it comes to it, I'll make my own...!

Best coffee in New York City?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:31:12 GMT

Stumptown Coffee from Portland recently opened in the Ace Hotel at 29th and Broadway, bringing North-west quality coffee to New York.

Great Chinese and Nice Atmosphere?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:20:29 GMT

you are speaking of Mulan at Queens Crossing? I had a fancy, overpriced and not-worth-it meal there before. ferrett1; any constraints to your visit? manhattan? queens? plenty of good recs if you search specifically like, great cantonese in chinatown, etc.

creme brule

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:36:19 GMT

You must go to Atropolis Bakery in Astoria on 31st Street!!!! You will think you died and went to heaven after the first bite... I promise!

Help!!! 15 year old daughter's birthday dinner Need recommendation please

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:52:58 GMT

I think Congee Village on allen would be fun for a 15 year old party - or if you're looking for a more upscale idea, Asia de Cuba on Madison?

Best Mexican in NY

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:33:10 GMT

chipotle! i kid. hasn't anyone here ever been to chavella's in prospect (or crown) heights? on classon & park. tiny place, great atmosphere, nice staff. not everything is killer, but some standouts: tomatillo soup - spicy & tart, with a swirl of crema elotes - yummy grilled corn on the cob with hot pepper powder, mayo and crumbled cheese quesadilla de huitlacoche - 'corn truffle', kinda like a black mushroom plato don - great value, a big platter of soft taco fixins

Best Gluten Free Beer

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:57:49 GMT

So far I have found that the only gluten free beer that comes close to tasting like the real stuff and still gives you that nice beer buzz is Green's. Are there any other's of note, preferably nothing sweet and whimpy like Bard's?

Best Dim Sum in NYC?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:19:33 GMT

chathum square is way better and only across the street from a go-go

Caramel Apples

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:17:21 GMT

Actually I have to respectfully disagree, there's an amazing chocolate shop in Geneva, IL that makes the best chocolate & caramel apples ever. Graham's Chocolate makes these thing first with caramel then by drizzling chocolate and sometimes nuts or marshmallows or other confections...on them...DELISH! These are usually HUGE johnagold or golden deliscious apples and they are simply the best!

Prix Fixe help!!!!!

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:07:10 GMT

So I would like to go to a nice dinner at the view in manhattan... One problem. I dont know how prix fixe works being from LA I havent really ran into it. Can someone help me? is it for 1 person? 2 people? Do i still choose it? etc.... Probably a very dumb post but id like to know... Thanks Bubba

best tasting fruit

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:24:18 GMT

I know a lot of this depends on the season but lately I've been trying some new exotic fruits (jackfruit, longan, etc). I was just wondering which you guys thought tasted best. My favorites so far have been haiwaiian papaya, south africa rosemarie pear (i think), and yellow mangoes from an indian supermarket. Close runner ups were cactus plants and starfruit. But I think my favorite fruit in general is the classic clingstone georgia peach.

Best bargains to eat...but your tongue & tummy's gotta be a bit flexible & so do your hours time-wise...

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:06:38 GMT

i know it's gross but i had one time: pig stomach with chili peppers, braised seaweed, bamboo shoots, jellyfish; not sure if they actually switch up the selection each night but ya, it could be worse. honestly i went to coco for takeout and all the noodles were like 7 or 8 dollars, and not $5.95 so i decided to walk up the block and that's where i saw the place.

need help

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:54:00 GMT

So what happened??