http://www.chow.com/boards/21 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:41:30 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/407220#7341436 I have used fresh direct since they began, and let me say first I appreciate not having to haul heavy items home, like water and detergent. The fruit is another story. I have come to find the star rating system is pure hog-wash. I have had so many bad orders lately that I am just putting it out there if anyone is interested. In past few months, I have gotten mangos that never ripened, just developed rotten spots, cantaloupe that also just developed rotten spots without ripening, and red grapes last week rated "4 stars" that had skins so thick they were inedible. When you buy an item rated very good, it should be accurate. I will say I have found the vegetables to be very good, but the rating system is pure fiction. hungryinmanhattan Tue, 15 May 2012 23:38:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/407220#7341436 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257276#7338281 CareGifting.com has healthy food item gift baskets as well as many unique after surgery gift baskets. Here is one of the customer favorite's: http://www.caregifting.com/55056.html Here are all their After Surgery Gift Baskets: http://www.caregifting.com/after-surgery-gift-baskets.html caregifting Mon, 14 May 2012 18:04:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257276#7338281 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/270767#7335877 Here is a link to a new New Jersey board I just started, hopefully you'll try it, and let us know how you like it. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/270767 Ponch Sun, 13 May 2012 02:57:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/270767#7335877 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848772#7333738 We live in Florida and do not have any indian restaurants in our town. We grew up in the UK with some of the best indian food in the world. We are missing it terribly. Any advice on retaurants to visit on our New York Vacation? ChickaTikka Fri, 11 May 2012 18:55:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848772#7333738 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/530181#7329579 That nut-based chip sounds like pejeh. My blog post on Warung Kario... www.EatingInTranslation.com/2011/05/warung-kario.html ...includes a good-sized slideshow, with a pic of pejeh toward the finale. Dave Cook www.EatingInTranslation.com DaveCook Wed, 09 May 2012 18:14:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/530181#7329579 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/269188#7324942 My mouth is watering just thinking about eating that candy, they were so good - I'm not ashamed to say that as a kid, I ate them by the roll. So good.... AMM2008 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:59:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/269188#7324942 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257563#7321772 My current favorite is the Swojska Domowa at Steve's rschwim Sat, 05 May 2012 18:46:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257563#7321772 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257666#7318185 Well I just read that Zabb Elee in downtown Manhattan is owned by Isaan folk and the ex-chef of Poodam is running the kitchen. I don't know if that's true, but if it is, Zabb Elee is now likely among the best, if not the best, Thai in NYC. guanubian Thu, 03 May 2012 21:09:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257666#7318185 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/330290#7317106 Jack, I forgot... I know we are hating on LA MAR's prices... but I remember the ceviche sampler in La MAR is awesome... but if i had to choose one from there i would go with the POPULAR ... it's covered in a white creamy sauce... delicious!!! vlakaneo Thu, 03 May 2012 14:38:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/330290#7317106 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/560496#7308432 The best and most authentic NYC Italian "abeetz" comes from Patsys in East Harlem, Totonnos in Coney Island, Denino's ,Mr Pizza, and Brothers on Staten Island and of course L&B in Bensonhurst. Nytmstr Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:53:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/560496#7308432 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/258056#7308422 The best Sicilian in all of NYC is at Joes of Avenue U in both Brooklyn and Staten Island. They also have a gluten free Staten Island Location. Nytmstr Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:49:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/258056#7308422 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/305431#7306378 I'm so not averse to mail order honey that I have quite a bit enroute from an upstate apiary even as I post; if anyone's interested, I'll be happy to post my impressions. And I'm aware of Savannah although I loathe coffee and its flavor, although I love the way it smells (thanks for the suggestion, though). I should mention that Really Raw used to list monofloral varietals on their site although I don't know if they still do. They're the ones who really introduced me to raw (I won't buy anything else now) and they have a unique way of cooling their honey that results in an unusually smooth product when it crystallizes. I'm still hoarding some bamboo and purple loosestrife that I bought some years back that were out of this world. Savannah's black sage and Winter White both looked interesting; I can get their other varietals elsewhere. One thing that bothers me about their site is that although it mentions that their honey is raw, it doesn't state "unheated." It's apparently legal to heat honey to a certain temperature in order to bottle it and still label it "raw." I always look for "unheated" on my honey labels. MacGuffin Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:32:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/305431#7306378 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845648#7295336 What it says above - I want some for my class for this Friday's tasting project - anyone see fresh rambutans available in Chinatown or Chelsea? Thanks, Adam foundinblank Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:49:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845648#7295336 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841430#7293344 I don't know of any place for seeds in Manhattan or Brooklyn havng left the area 33 yeas ago but i can give you names of some very nice seed companies that you might want to try especially if you are looking for heirloom and interesting seeds. www.totallytomato.com has heriloom seeds www.sandehillpreservation.com also has heirloom seeds www.pandpseed.com has giant seeds www.heirloomseeds.com has many heirloom seeds www.rareseeds.com is another one www.containerseeds.com specialize in seeds for container gardening www.thehippyseedcompany.com sell what we call ultra hot pepper seeds such as the Trinidad Scorpion Butch T which is considered the hottest pepper on earth www.growitalian.com specializes in seeds from Italy Hope this helps you out herbie43 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:40:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841430#7293344 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/272177#7288075 Michele's in Fort lee made it until 2 weeks ago wheb they closed. Try zaydee;s in fair lawn , but I'm looking myself. jamesgelman Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:46:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/272177#7288075 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/476378#7285743 Whew, 12/lb...that isn't cheap But definitely good to know about it being sold in some shops in SC...just in case...it's not that far away! Thanks for the tip treestonerivershrub Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:33:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/476378#7285743 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844727#7283835 I haven't been back to chinatown in a while and was wondering what is good now. I always went to Congee inc at 98 bowery as the other congee villages are farther from me and the food was declining. Anything new to try or should I just go back to congee as I hear its still pretty good. smiley4life25 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:46:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844727#7283835 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271107#7263900 I remember Loft's store on Steinway St. in Astoria, NY and the factory someone mentioned here...you could see the sign coming over the 59th St bridge from Manhattan. I do remember the wonderful butter crunch, but really miss the Parlay bars....that candy bar was pure delight...In a gold foil wrapper with red lettering. We used to buy them just before we went into the now gone Astoria Theater...where the ceiling was midnight blue with little stars that actually twinkled. Lofts candy was the best I ever tasted. I'm 62, living in CA and still remember it. Last box I bought was in 1986 on Wall St. Ken ken in california Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:43:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271107#7263900 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/269580#7263868 Sorry, correction. Leroy's chicken take out place was on Queens Blvd., across from where Topsy's was located. I worked at another place (a few years later) that was on Austin Street. FirstBassman Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:27:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/269580#7263868 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/270417#7253801 Sang Som is most definitely, indisputably, rum. it's made from sugarcane and sugarcane byproducts. the fact that Thais don't typically distinguish between rum and whiskey accounts for its often being referred to as whisky by Thais. 'whisky' here is made from rice, typically. i live in Thailand so i keep a close eye on these things... zeusbheld Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:04:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/270417#7253801 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841254#7242102 So far, everything I've had measures up neither to Season's (formerly Supersol) or Riverdale Kosher Marketplace. This seems impossible. anyone? voodootrane Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:51:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841254#7242102 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838465#7237425 Just this one stand alone cardboard display tucked into an end aisle. The other stuff may be in the "Seasonal" (read Passover) section. phantomdoc Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:07:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838465#7237425 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271197#7235476 Here is a photo I found. AquaStarlight Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:22:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271197#7235476 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/816984#7228871 The beef stroganoff in Veselka is pretty good indeed. I had one there last night. But the best beef stroganoff I've had in New York City was in Balthazar on the corner of Spring and Crosby streets. It is slightly more expensive but is worth trying. beeeaa Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:35:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/816984#7228871 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257448#7211593 Im a pickle freek yet i never new about gus pickles , I lived in brooklyn in 1994 , i now live in jacksonville fl lol What a crap town lol anyway cant wait to try a gus pickle I make my own pickles but i use vinegar , i want to try a real brine pickle , Im afraid to make brine pickles my self becuase all thise bubbles and scumm that forms on top of the crock lol who willing to die for a crummy pickle lmao yes i love pickles but c com lol gypsyboy Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:58:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/257448#7211593 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271214#7208159 My cousin and I had thought it would be a good idea to build a website dedicated to Shatzkin's Knishes and fill it with photos of Coney Island, Brooklyn and images of my version of the Shatzkin's Knish as I remember it from the old days. We were going to try to go into business selling them again, but alas, the project was just too big to undertake. Join us there and read the stories of Shatzin's, enjoy the videos of old Coney and read the posts from the Shatzkin family. http://shatzkinsknishes.com See you all there. Len lenrap Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:35:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271214#7208159 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271211#7205118 Lazars makes them as a special request. Call their GN store and they will make it for you. They have been mking them by request gor at least 15 years. Moiselover Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:01:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271211#7205118 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836406#7191662 I think you'd need to tell people how many guests you're thinking of inviting (some private rooms will fit 30 and others 130), a guide to budget, whether you're talking about a sit down meal or something else and who these elusive guests might be (what kind of industry or the ages). In the meantime, here's a list from opentable of restaurants with private rooms http://www.opentable.com/info/banquets.aspx?m=8 mclaurie Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:46:12 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836406#7191662 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837127#7191304 For a special date this weekend. Any suggestions in Manhattan? babetteve Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:23:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837127#7191304 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/777261#7184546 Me too, E.Kantro. I used to go there for the pork chops and to the Joy Luck on Mott Street--the Joy Luck prepared periwinkles in a hoisin-chile sauce that were out of this world. I managed to get that recipe and prepared them often at the restaurant where I worked in the mid-70s. Stir-fried periwinkles sound like stir-fried marbles in the wok! Link: http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com cristina Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:22:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/777261#7184546 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271705#7180162 The menu can be found at http://menus.nypl.org/menu_pages/50234. (New York Public Library) joefrie Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:50:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271705#7180162 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/269067#7147709 The recommended places in Queens are either Brasserie Creole (718) 341-1376 at 22702 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY or LABADEE MANOIR, 207-13-15 JAMAICA AVENUE, NY - Restaurant ... (718) 464-4400 the food is very good at both places Agimal Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:42:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/269067#7147709 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/319892#7145287 Best? To who? We all understand about chocolate and vanilla. Opinions make the world go around. Do I think Peter Luger is the best in all of NYC? No, not for my everyday tastes, wants, desires, etc. Would I argue with anyone who said they think it is? No. Why? Because I can see it and I understand. I like Luger's very much. I rate it as one of the best in NYC. Without question. If I want a Luger-experience, coupled with a porterhouse, then I go there. For that, without question, it's the best. Embellish that with some mutant tomatoes and onions, and some thick-cut bacon . . . oh boy, you are in heaven now. LOL. However, if I want a different experience -- I go to others on my "one of the best" list. I don't know anyone who goes to Luger's for a "fine dining" experience, or white-glove type cater to you service. Part of the experience is what it's known for, the ambiance, or lack of, LOL, the service -- or some say lack of, LOL. I was always a fan of Mark Joseph's and Wolfgang's. I was also a big fan of Angelo & Maxie's, although I know many people were not. Their porterhouse was not anywhere near as good as Luger -- but that was for my tastes. I was always a fan of some of the other "greats" so to speak, mainly Sparks, the Palm, Smith & Wolinksy, and the Old Homestead. I rated the Old Homestead at the top of the list of those four. I would guess that pound-for-pound, no pun intended, Peter Luger would top many people's best list. ELA Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:37:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/319892#7145287 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831317#7117540 Spending this upcoming weekend in the Bowery, made a reservation at Gemma and Balthazar for dinner on Fri and Sat nights - how are those places? I'm hoping to have a great Chinese dim sum meal - can anyone make a recommendations? Much thanks, AM.Q5 AMM2008 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:32:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831317#7117540 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/803546#7114505 The ones at Murray's Cheese in the West Village are to die for! eastvillagegirl Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:59:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/803546#7114505 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/360284#7114503 I am from Algonac, Michigan and love Vernor's! I love how the bubbles and the ginger are so prominent that it makes you sneeze when taking your first sip. I always bring a few six packs back to NYC in my suitcase. Sure wish you could buy it here . . . . . . eastvillagegirl Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:58:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/360284#7114503 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/258203#7094759 If you would like to take the train to Brooklyn you must try Pasta Fresca on 64th street and 11th Ave - only two blocks from the N train! Another great pasta place is Pastoza on 75th and New Utrecht Ave. Its right below train tracks - I think the D or B, but not sure. Both places make very fresh pasta. chef1at Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:36:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/258203#7094759 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/744516#7093334 I have the chapulines taco there a few months ago. Simply delightful. http://toloachenyc.com/media/delivery.pdf ionFreeman Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:52:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/744516#7093334 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/768932#7088169 I think the spotted pig is really good so I second that reccommentdation. My favorite burger is now at the monkey bar. I really think it's the best!! The corner bistro is too big and greasy. starfruit Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:48:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/768932#7088169 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828729#7082193 Heard about what it was on a blog, and now wondering if there is a place in NYC where I could find it? Tresjolie9 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:31:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/828729#7082193 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/823102#7063329 Thanks for the heads up. Didn't get down that way except for on Christmas day and of course it was probably closed. Maybe in the future. Is there another location in or near Zabars? burgeoningfoodie Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:50:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/823102#7063329 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271584#7056287 The link is dead. Either it expired or he put it there knowing it was dead, just to torture us with sesame noodle cravings. Oh, cruel fate (apologies to Dr. Smith). addictedtolunch Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:29:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/271584#7056287 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/826329#7049203 buffalo wings bbq joints grilled chicken on the bone thanking you in advance gary roccaro garyfromstatenisland Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:35:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/826329#7049203 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/550420#7047007 We should find something with dungeness and lobster bombadilio Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:23:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/550420#7047007 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/594410#7025684 Go to International Foods on 9th Avenue in Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd, west side of the street. Run by 2 Greek brothers who have been in business for eons and who sell only the best Feta and other Greek cheeses. kcup415 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:44:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/594410#7025684 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/763140#7018631 The last time we ate at The Kilt is was so gross. Greasy and overdone food. I do like the burger at Ruby's very much and last weekend had a very good burger at Westchester Burger Company. I ordered the Bison burger and it was delicious!! MRS Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:41:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/763140#7018631 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/800110#7018290 Agree with L&B review, very good pizza. You will be surprised of the pizza on Morris Park Avenue also, huge slices, good and tasty. antony1951 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:06:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/800110#7018290 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/750629#7012371 Chantilly is a new bakery in Bronxville on Parkway Road opposite the train station. You might find what you want there. In my experience, the cakes from Riviera that have come out of the refrigerator case can sometimes have an off taste. However, anytime I have ordered a custom cake fromt there, it has been excellent. roxlet Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:52:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/750629#7012371