http://www.chow.com/boards/28 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:59:31 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/585698#4302897 i used a recipe from payard's new cookbook and they came out great. Lake champlain makes them and so does tumbador Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:27:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585698#4302897 http://www.chow.com/topics/585553#4302471 I cook a lot of Italian and although I have eaten my share of treyf, I choose not to sub for the pancetta - I skip it. In soups I add parmesan rind which adds that je ne sais quoi. In meat dishes sometimes I use kosher sausage or beef fry. Occasionally I heat a pan over high heat, add olive oil and just as it begins to smoke add a meaty mushroom variety. The mushrooms fry up crispy and when salted are lovely. Although none of these are a sub for pancetta, they add a little extra oomph and that fifth taste sensation - umami. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:32:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585553#4302471 http://www.chow.com/topics/584360#4301683 What I would like to understand is why the Kosher subways (downtown manhattan, livingston) couldn't offer even a tuna footlong at $5. The livingston subway had it for $8, and I'm sure the downtown manhattan subway was more than that. For a short time, the downtown manhattan subway offered a footlong meatball or tuna sub for $6 - which I thought was pretty reasonable. Then they dropped that promo and it became a six-inch turkey or meatball for $6 - not much of a bargain. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:11:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584360#4301683 http://www.chow.com/topics/570872#4301666 I assume prices reflect how much the wholesale meat costs, far more than what the hashgacha costs. When supposedly kosher meat is so cheap, I would wonder why. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:06:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/570872#4301666 http://www.chow.com/topics/578300#4300475 Burritos and chili seem like good ideas. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:53:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/578300#4300475 http://www.chow.com/topics/584044#4300205 Levana isn't closing, they're renovating. They'll be back in April. http://www.levana.com/#pdfs/Renovations%20at%20LEVANA.pdf Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:26:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584044#4300205 http://www.chow.com/topics/477775#4300011 Are we talking frozen or fresh? You may want to check out the Publix on Sand Lake road down the street from Whole foods. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:51:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/477775#4300011 http://www.chow.com/topics/585355#4299304 Nashama is good and you will probably find it near you - the last time I was at Heff's and they will ship frozen sausages - Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:14:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585355#4299304 http://www.chow.com/topics/585423#4299273 What kind of food? Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:05:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585423#4299273 http://www.chow.com/topics/585422#4299154 We're sailing January 23 from Bayonne, I just learned that the ship (Royal Caribbean Line) doesn't carry Kosher wine on board, unlike Celebrity, Holland America & Costa. They also told me that I was prohibited to bring my own wine on board. So those thinking about sailing - beware ! Food, they serve Webermans frozen, B"H. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:22:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585422#4299154 http://www.chow.com/topics/585287#4298855 No, that was Grill Point that opened in the old Pizza Professor space. Grill Time, related to the one in Florida, has been rumored to be opening this year in Lawrence. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:35:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585287#4298855 http://www.chow.com/topics/583418#4298639 So, at this point, I have found a huge number of worldwide kosher lists (see my post) and examined them all for their take on Cointreau. The French authority certifies Cointreau, only when it's made in France. Not had a chance yet to see if Canada's is imported or home made. It appears that all others who accept it, are doing so under the aegis of the French. And note that Star K doesn't say it's not kosher...presumably they have no idea so that just don't recommend. I wrote an email to the French authority with several questions in admittedly poor French, but a week has passed, and no reply. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:16:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583418#4298639 http://www.chow.com/topics/585229#4298007 I like Hapina on Cedarhurst Ave in Cedarhurst Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:14:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585229#4298007 http://www.chow.com/topics/585286#4297877 I saw a sign for a new restaurant called "Schnitzel Time" in the old Carlos and Gabby's space. Wondering if it is related to "Grill Time" that has been rumored to be opening in 5 Towns soon? My husband has always been wishing for Schnitzy's to open here, so hopefully "Schnitzel Time" will not disappoint. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:43:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585286#4297877 http://www.chow.com/topics/584364#4297842 Moisha's and Glatt Mart in Brooklyn have the canned artichoke hearts and bottoms. I think the brand might be Season, but I know they both have a bunch of brands. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:34:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584364#4297842 http://www.chow.com/topics/584321#4297189 As of yesterday the store still had paper on its windows. The OP said it was open for delivery only. I wouldn't dream of judging the menu until you can eat in the restaurant and of course it's impossible to judge the dining experience until there is a dining experience. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:38:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584321#4297189 http://www.chow.com/topics/514056#4296995 http://is-that-my-bureka.blogspot.com/ http://www.bishulog.co.il/ (Hebrew) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:31:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/514056#4296995 http://www.chow.com/topics/584938#4296994 The details and complexities of modern food processing would make your head spin. It is hard to imagine the huge variety of animal derived products that make their way into so very many of the ordinary foods people eat. Not surprisingly, animal derived additives always come from non-kosher sources unless the manufacturer is intent on making its products kosher. And, quite often, these additives do not even have to show up on ingredient lists. There is very little, perhaps no, food produced today that is "basically impossible to make un-kosher". Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:31:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584938#4296994 http://www.chow.com/topics/585042#4295843 tons of great places spring to mind! if you are meat eaters, there is wangs grill (part of royal beach), the ranch house (also royal beach hotel), buffalo steak house (part of the hilto queen of sheba).. for the dairy go to il pentolino in town. you can check eluna.com for more recs and even some coupons!! enjoy Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:27:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585042#4295843 http://www.chow.com/topics/565509#4295304 Mizrahi Grill is in Highland Park, not Northbrook. It is not fancy (you order at the counter) but it is CLEAN (so many kosher places are not)! The shwarma is very good and they have the most delicious pita I have ever eaten, at least in the States. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:58:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/565509#4295304 http://www.chow.com/topics/584077#4294341 A note on the Netherlands list. The E-numbers (a system used for listing food additives) lists the numbers that are NOT NOT NOT, kosher. Those E-numbers are consistent throughout the EU and EEC countries (yes, the EEC still exists in its own form). Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:13:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584077#4294341 http://www.chow.com/topics/583881#4290651 It wasn't a science experiment, it was dinner :-) I remember how for IIRC Israel's 50th birthday there was a huge fancy dinner in Israel where outstanding chefs from around the world cooked for a special fundraiser multicourse meal. There was a public tv documentary about the meal and the preparations. I remember the chefs were incredulous about two things in particular: not being able to use butter and cream (it was a fleischig meal; the french chefs were particularly annoyed), and being asked to work with meat that had been drained of blood, soaked, and salted. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:50:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583881#4290651 http://www.chow.com/topics/584341#4288753 I should say "If you have to ask then you're probably shouldn't have them" but that would be rude. Roumanian Meats in Chicago is the company that makes them and they are plumber, fresher and tastier (also more garlicky) then normal hot dogs. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:25:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584341#4288753 http://www.chow.com/topics/337667#4287263 As ganeden pointed out, this board is not about the halachos of kashrus, but I wish to clear up a point. For kosher cheeses, the rennet need not be vegetarian - although this may well be the easiest way. How this plays out in the real world of cheese making is outside of my ken, but the halachic sources consider that rennet from a kosher animal to have lost its identity as fleishig. I won't go any further into the lamdus, but that is the din. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:16:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/337667#4287263 http://www.chow.com/topics/584030#4286694 see my other comment on it. not worth it anymore. resting on laurels. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:26:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584030#4286694 http://www.chow.com/topics/583924#4286618 Once, back in August. It's a food cour place, so you're certainly not going for the decor. As I remember it what they had was quite good for what it was, but it wasn't a gourmet place. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:43:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583924#4286618 http://www.chow.com/topics/574917#4285549 Midasgold, I am well aware that Herzog wines have various accolades, but to purchase a 2003 reserve chardonnay on the shelf at what is considered one of the best kosher supermarkets in Aventura, Florida...only to decant more than one bottle that had the aroma of vinegar. Considering that this was not my only experience- purchases were made at two other well known liquor stores (Crowne) in other areas of Miami, and had the same results- so it would be appear that if could be more common than not. Having to buy only kosher wines, I chose to forego Herzog products and buy other brands, and happily, have had no problems with quality, spoilage, etc. Bought Yarden at the same stores I typically frequent- no problems at all-and continue to see dusty/old vintage bottles of BH on the shelf, again, at numerous locations- if you look, you will find the same thing. This is not to impugn the fact they have some good wines and accolades in Wine Spectator. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:42:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/574917#4285549 http://www.chow.com/topics/544020#4285338 We actually drive to the Kosher Experience in Shop Rite in Cherry Hill NJ for kosher meat, they have a full butcher and kosher supermarket within a supermarket. Trader Joes carries some kosher chicken, turkey and steaks. Thank you. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:34:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/544020#4285338 http://www.chow.com/topics/344779#4285337 If you are going to Argentine, it is all about the meat! RIght now I don't remember names of restaurants... we tried a different one every night. The meat is amazing and plentiful. My hubby doesn't eat red meat, so i'm afraid it wasn't all that fun for him. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:33:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/344779#4285337 http://www.chow.com/topics/583954#4284440 we went last year. we were a family of 7. we didn't use any of their food. we had a kitchen and microwave which we kashered. we made several items of food: schnitzel, meatballs, and brought pots and pans. There is a supermarket right down the road and the carry many staples. we bought yogurts, cereals, milk and juices, as well as fruits and vegetables. We had a surplus of items. It was even Tu B'shvat and we made a seder with some friends. The kids had a great time, and the rooms were comfortable. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:28:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583954#4284440 http://www.chow.com/topics/423449#4284184 Sobey's on Clarke Av. and Hilda Ave. in Thornhill has probably the largest selection of Kosher products in Canada. Their meat Department is usually well-stocked with kosher meats of every variety. It has a vast array of prepared (cooked)meats, poultry, deli, salads, etc. The kosher bakery is equally well stocked with all kinds of breads, cakes, cookies, etc. This supermarket has the answer too all your kosher food needs. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:43:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/423449#4284184 http://www.chow.com/topics/310701#4283427 As far as I know, it still hasn't opened on Coney Island Ave. in Brooklyn - though the storefront and sign have been there for quite a long while. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:18:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/310701#4283427 http://www.chow.com/topics/579011#4282770 I think I saw it near a check out line at Shop Delight, a new kosher grocery store, in Great Neck. You can give them a call. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:38:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579011#4282770 http://www.chow.com/topics/583486#4282534 BS"D True enough, szmeterling, that each person can make his personal decision as to kashrus of a given item. I was only trying to convey that Mr. Grafstein, whom I have known personally for many years, is a ben Torah who has a personal interest in maintaining the kashrus reputation of his establishment. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:16:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583486#4282534 http://www.chow.com/topics/493309#4281681 After years of putting up with the limited choices in kosher food in Philly (I am very tired of vegetarian Chinese), I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the experience eating there. We arrived at 6:30 on a Monday and it was already full with a relatively long wait. Once we were seated however, the service was friendly. Better food and more reasonably priced than any of the fancy NYC places. The portions were generous, so alas we missed the nice looking desserts. The duck entree was particularly good. The Texas beef brisket was innovative if not quite traditional. I will be back. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:21:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/493309#4281681 http://www.chow.com/topics/274553#4281432 I am surprised at the raves for Cho-Sen. Although I have had only take-out brought to the office for the Kosher segment of the staff, it is quite pedestrian compared to many ordinary non-kosher local takeout Chinese places. For those that care, I was raised non-kosher reform, but my wife keeps kosher and we eat kosher at home. This gives me perspective on both kosher and non-kosher versions of the same dish. My opinion is that you can put a kosher label on an inherently non-kosher cuisine, but it won't be as good. Of course, I find the non-kosher versions of traditionally kosher foods to be rather poor, also. Right now, my favorites for kosher restaurants are the newer Persain kosher restaurants. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:35:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/274553#4281432 http://www.chow.com/topics/579963#4281406 There was a suspicious object found on Emek, so a large section of the road was closed and all businesses within that area evacuated. I am in the Civil Guard so I helped with the evacuation. It ended up being nothing major and everything returned to normal within a few minutes. I hear Masaryk is yummy, too. :) Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:25:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579963#4281406 http://www.chow.com/topics/583533#4281362 Thanks! I'll see if I can get ahold of the current menu before I go since I'm pretty picky. (no fish, no chicken with bones, no 'saucy' dishes, no bbq sauce..) Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:12:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583533#4281362 http://www.chow.com/topics/522709#4281328 You need to be really careful regarding prices when you shop at GKK. Just got back from there - I bought just a few items but was charged the wrong price on a bunch of them. When I told the cashier that I was charged the incorrect price she eventually (after much deliberation) charged me the correct price but it seemed that no effort was made to change the price in the computerized cash register system. Certainly makes the entire shopping experience more annoying than it needs to be. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:58:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/522709#4281328 http://www.chow.com/topics/582907#4280623 Here is a link to another thread about Kosher cruising. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/481587 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:07:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582907#4280623 http://www.chow.com/topics/583429#4279391 The closest thing would be Blossom on 21st and 9th, which is vegan. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:43:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583429#4279391 http://www.chow.com/topics/582395#4277452 Isn't Soy Vey Kosher? Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:21:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582395#4277452 http://www.chow.com/topics/571358#4273966 A follow up based on a subsequent visit during which I got to sample some additional menu items- - the tandoori chicken was exceptional- tender and juicy and very flavorful. I was initially skeptical of any and all dishes that were made with pareve sour cream or yogurt but this was executed nicely - the keema naan, a bread stuffed with ground lamb and seasonings was tasty and filling - jeera rice, a fluffy basmati rice with cumin seeds, provided a nice accompaniment, though I found it needed a little bit of salt, which led me to notice the salt mill on the table- a nice touch I am looking forward to returning again- the menu is expansive enough and the different dishes distinct enough from one another that it will take several visits to experience the full range of Shalom Bombay's offerings. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:04:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/571358#4273966 http://www.chow.com/topics/536574#4273536 Chateaubriand and La Chaumiere are both as good as Le Telegraphe was, although neither has as nice an ambience. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:35:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/536574#4273536 http://www.chow.com/topics/582697#4272717 Cafe Venezia is a good dairy place. T Fusion Steakhouse is marine park is also very good, but also really expensive. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:50:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582697#4272717 http://www.chow.com/topics/437699#4272537 We were there last night at about 1 a.m. Had to sit on very high stools at the window, but it was ok. Had the tuna prosciotto (great) and pasta salad. French toast was good (we asked the guy eating it) and great salads. Prices a bit hefty, but we understood. Pleasantly surprised about it. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:56:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/437699#4272537 http://www.chow.com/topics/582149#4272213 Mom's Pastries has the most incredible sufganiyot I've ever tasted. The only ones I'd even consider using 8 points on (Weight Watchers). I love the caramel, but I know they have Jelly too. They are always trying to please there- I bet if you called ahead, Avital would make them with extra Jelly for you. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:51:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582149#4272213 http://www.chow.com/topics/565411#4272175 my lunch there yesterday was terrible. i got the "lunch special." for 12 bucks it was one plate with a small salad, french fries, and FIVE tiny baby chicken pieces. i know that lunch specials are usually smaller than an entree size, but FIVE tiny pieces? it looked like a joke! the french fries were soggy, and tasted like the oil had not been changed for months. 12 bucks! unbelievable. ill never go back. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:31:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/565411#4272175 http://www.chow.com/topics/576101#4271208 Language changes over time. At this point, healthy meaning 'conducive to good health' is widely accepted, and provided as the third definition of healthy by the Random House Dictionary, the second in the American Heritage dictionary, the third in Merriam Webster's, etc. No dictionary on dictionary.com (and there are a bunch) leaves out this definition. See the usage note from the American Heritage dictionary, which is the under the second entry here: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/healthy According to them, the distinction between healthy and healthful was created in the late nineteenth century, while the usage of 'healthy' in the manner being discussed here dates back to the sixteenth. So this usage apparently has a long tradition, while the more recent 'healthful' is less popular nowadays by far. That said, this is going rather far afield from food. I'd agree with berel that they'll probably use the half-moon K until all the packaging already printed with it on it is used up, and all the older stock off the shelves, then phase it out. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:36:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/576101#4271208