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/606548#5164439 supersol in queens carries it, so it certainly should be available to whomever stocks supersol in manhattan Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:24:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/606548#5164439 http://www.chow.com/topics/664360#5164239 I have heard that Ad Hoc got good reviews. I am interested in something that isn't fussy, but is interesting (I don't need another kosher one now). Is this worth it for me? Also, has anyone tried "Cooking for One" or some title like that? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:56:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664360#5164239 http://www.chow.com/topics/664919#5161690 Except that, as noted above, the person in question may keep cholov yisroel, in which case Entenmann's isn't such a good idea. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664919#5161690 http://www.chow.com/topics/664772#5161452 Any Table service restaurants require a 24 hour notice for Kosher meals. Without noticve: The Contempo Cafe does have kosher meals. Just go to the cashier and they will get a manager for you. Also all of the counter service restaurants at the parks have Kosher meals. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:48:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664772#5161452 http://www.chow.com/topics/664866#5161370 Update: when we got into the city, we decided to try LeMarais. It was 5:50, we were seated immediately, and were out the door by 7. Food was good, as usual. Love their fries and roast chicken. My daughter had the coq au vin, which was nice. We shared a dessert and made it to be seated for Hamlet with Jude Law (had to throw that in--it was awesome)by 7:30. All's well that ends well :) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:19:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664866#5161370 http://www.chow.com/topics/664365#5161005 Last time we were at Grill Time, I was far from impressed. Where is European Corner Cafe? Is it more of a lunch place or dinner placE? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664365#5161005 http://www.chow.com/topics/664602#5160351 You are welcome! Good luck with your business trip. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:31:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664602#5160351 http://www.chow.com/topics/664876#5160298 36th btwn 5th and 6th Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:49:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664876#5160298 http://www.chow.com/topics/664628#5160185 From the article, certainly not orthodox. If he uses a microphone on Shabbos, as the article implies, his testimony that something is kosher is not valid, carmine or no carmine. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664628#5160185 http://www.chow.com/topics/641557#5159947 Opening is expected next week, pending some final approvals by CRC or other certifying authorities - according to a neighbor/friend of mine who is a (or the) owner of the business. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:20:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/641557#5159947 http://www.chow.com/topics/348435#5159522 Speaking of Brooklyn Israeli places expanding into Manhattan, Pita Off the Corner is scouting locations in the East Village. Nearly all the kosher places in that area closed down a few years ago because of the crazy rents, but with the economy what it is landlords are having to learn to lower their expectations, and it may be affordable again. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:47:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/348435#5159522 http://www.chow.com/topics/662848#5158286 Ate at the new Circa NY downtown (111 Fulton St.) today. Yes it is a little small and still a little disorganized but still much better then the 'dungeon'. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:10:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662848#5158286 http://www.chow.com/topics/644767#5158140 'Searing in juices' is a myth: http://www.chow.com/stories/11751 Browning does make meat tastier, though. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:23:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/644767#5158140 http://www.chow.com/topics/664583#5156997 I like wolf and Lamb as well but I have found to be inconsistent - one day as good as any steak house in NYC and then the next day mediocre Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:27:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664583#5156997 http://www.chow.com/topics/651732#5156650 French "bacon" is not smoked, so any substitute should likewise not be smoked. The pork product is used for its fat and, of course, its distinct flavor. Any substitution -- oil would work for the fat -- simply will not impart the pork flavor. BUT the dish is wonderful without those porky undertones. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:50:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/651732#5156650 http://www.chow.com/topics/570872#5156533 1907 Ave M Brooklyn, NY 11230 Ave M & Ocean Ave http://brooklyn.citysearch.com/profile/7380776/brooklyn_ny/pic_n_pay_kosher_meats_inc.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:08:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/570872#5156533 http://www.chow.com/topics/617302#5156154 Wow . . . that's some fan. You are saying you would put up with terrible food--something that affects your personal life, and for the long run, not just for one game--in "exchange," as it were, for the win of a sports team that has no personal connection to your life, which wouldn't know you from a hole in the wall, and where no team member would ever do anything for you or you family. Not to mention that most professional athletes themselves have nowhere near the devotion to a team that its fans do; when an athlete's contract is up, most are happy to go with the team that will pay the most, quickly saying goodbye to the previous team. Me, if I had any interest in paying the inflated ticket prices in the first place, I'd then be interested in purchasing the best food possible. But I guess that's just me. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:10:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/617302#5156154 http://www.chow.com/topics/656148#5155799 True, but even with all associated charges Crest Hollow was still under $100 per person. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:19:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/656148#5155799 http://www.chow.com/topics/274624#5155497 i am the rav hamachshir for PeachinCancun. The contract and commitment to the program at the Le Blanc Spa Resort is long term. Their children's program is second to none. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:52:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/274624#5155497 http://www.chow.com/topics/570737#5155352 there was a sesame teriyaki that i actually got at costco on the same trip that was really good, or sometimes ill blend togetehr some dijon mustard, lite soy sauce, lime juice, a little bit of olive oil and garlic anything that tastes good on a chicken should be yummy on turkey, u just need to make sure it has soem acid in it to break down the turkey let them sit in it for a couple fo hours then drop the cutlets in a grill pan and your good to go Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:14:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/570737#5155352 http://www.chow.com/topics/663803#5154909 For ham, I substitute veal pastrami - I think that that could taste very good with the dates, just change the cooking times. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663803#5154909 http://www.chow.com/topics/664630#5154851 Organized a sheva brachot there last night. I was very happy. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:09:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664630#5154851 http://www.chow.com/topics/652374#5153560 Hasiny, I'm in New Jersey. I cater sit-down affairs with passed appetizers. Buffets have their limitations and I abhor the limitations that they present, like quality control, hygiene issues, waste, to mention a few. I attended an "after services" kiddush buffet. I can't think of a single thing that was on the table that I have not seen at every other kiddush. It surprised me that whole filets of whitefish were served, instead of them being cut. Not a piece of parsley in sight. One of my biggest gripes are when sliced onions and tomatoes for the bagels are cut very thick. Most people (but most especially women) don't like to eat bagels with a huge piece of onion or a very thick slice of tomato. Bagels were piled high in baskets. Again, nothing particularly wrong, just that, to me, there's nothing special about dumping three dozen bagels into a basket and putting it onto the buffet table. The dessert table was overloaded and overcrowded. Sometimes, less is more. Putting fewer amounts out and replenishing frequently is more elegant and will be especially important at a wedding, but I think is appropriate for a Bat Mitzvah too. The egg salad and tuna salad had been run through a food processor till it was so fine that they were virtually indistinguisable from one another. Food processors have a valuable function in kitchens, but I would NEVER use one to make egg salad or tuna salad, or most salads, for that matter. I told someone that I would be very surprised if the cucumber salad was eaten as the combination of vegetables in it (peppers, among other things) seemed unusual and indeed very little of it was consumed and much of what was taken was left on guest plates. They made little finger sandwiches, which were a nice touch and everyone seemed to like those. The pepper wraps were also not popular at this event. I suspect the french toast was fried in oil. I didn't taste it as it looked unappetizing. If they had sprinkled it with a little confectioner's sugar, it would have looked more appealing. Again, everything they served was "standard" fare, but nothing they served was extraordinary and I really like when events have a touch of the extraordinary. I have grown increasingly impatient having less spectacular, simply because it has to be kosher. I was classically trained in French cuisine and there is an "art." A cook is not a chef. Lots of people cook really, really well. A chef can take things to a higher level and I think, has an obligation to do so. It's what makes the profession a profession. We are hired to do what others cannot do themselves. I always feel that when a person pays for someone to prepare what they themselves could have prepared, then they certainly will be satisfied, but they'll not likely be overjoyed. I strive for "overjoyed," because I was trained to. That, however, is simply my pet peeve and no reflection on the caterers who spend tireless hours catering events. I just think many could do just a little better than they do, yet they don't. I tend to be verbose about this. Sorry for the length of the response, but I think it only fair that you understand what my definition of "no frills" is. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:52:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/652374#5153560 http://www.chow.com/topics/664204#5153511 I had a vegetable soup and my friend had a spinach soup. Both were barely edible. Spinach soup looked like green water. I had a pasta with marinara sauce that tasted as if it came from a box, and the sauce was very bland. My friend had gnocchi, which she said was not good. The waiter had no personality, and even when we were they only ones there he never refilled the water or bread. For $25 for a plain pasta I am expecting something better then I can make at home. I prefer Van Bene or Tevere.....Domani was the best when that was open....I really think it is absurd to charge the amount this restaurant does and not have it live up to the standard you would expect. Also there were no towels for Netilat Yadayim, nor in the bathroom.... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:32:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664204#5153511 http://www.chow.com/topics/273207#5151932 Try http://www.bombaybrand.com which is under the KSA. http://www.ksakosher.com/companies.html They are listed as COMMISSARIAT IMPORTS. The are Indian not Thai but very good quality. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:44:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/273207#5151932 http://www.chow.com/topics/664008#5151917 I bet duck feet are actually tasty just not that meaty. :-) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:37:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664008#5151917 http://www.chow.com/topics/522709#5151902 Costco and Walmart cannot be compared to an independant kosher supermarket. These are not grocery stores- they sell thousands of non food items. They buy many different categories of items from a company. Buying power is important- but a small or even large kosher supermarket will never be able to compete with these big box stores. The kosher supermarkets do have one advantage- the customer running in for several items. Speaking for myelf, if I need a few specific items, I'll go to Glatt Mart as opposed to Stop and Shop. Sure, I might pay a dollar or two more but I'm saving a lot of time! And don't even start comparing a doctor to food items! Two totally different topics! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/522709#5151902 http://www.chow.com/topics/664233#5151566 I went there a few times for a salad recently- 5 toppings on romaine lettuce is $8.13 including tax. Good deal.. since all toppings are included... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664233#5151566 http://www.chow.com/topics/663465#5151478 We tried calling 41 on the Bay (the new Tower 41 place) numerous times but no one ever got back to us. Rare Steakhouse indicated that beginning November 27 they will begin doing Friday night meals only. They are charging $65 for Friday night which seems way more than others. Eden Roc doesn't do any kosher meals (only during Pesach do they have meals as I understand it). The place at Carriage Club is called China Kikar Tel Aviv. Each individual meal is $55 or if you get both shabbos meals it is $100 a person. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:55:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663465#5151478 http://www.chow.com/topics/663958#5150839 missed that - Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:29:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663958#5150839 http://www.chow.com/topics/662476#5150730 You're right and I know this, but the LA Jewish population is nevertheless a heck of a lot larger than the population in Seattle, WA (for example) and yet Seattle has a higher quality of kosher meat (in my personal opinion) at it is more convenient to purchase (in supermarkets in Jewish areas) and, finally, it is cheaper! I just don't understand this. Apologies for the gripe and threadjack. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:42:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662476#5150730 http://www.chow.com/topics/661184#5150603 Follow up- got a reply from the OK: Good afternoon, There products are too numerous to list. They are kosher and sometimes parev, dairy equipment or dairy - the labels are correct. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to contact our office the Star Kay White office. Sincerely, Miriam Wudowsky Consumer Inquiries OK Kosher Certification 391 Troy Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213 Tel: +1 (718) 907-9525 Fax: +1 (718-756-7503 www.ok.org Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:57:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661184#5150603 http://www.chow.com/topics/663091#5150423 I would highly recommend going on a club kosher january vacation. This year they are going to Punta Cana. It is a great trip and everything is included once you get to the resort. We have gone on their vacations many times. they are at clubkosher.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:52:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663091#5150423 http://www.chow.com/topics/645181#5150050 I second that - the waitress I spoke to seemed Israeli - Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/645181#5150050 http://www.chow.com/topics/572808#5149723 Chicken fat is delicious, but it will simply end up on the bottom of the pan, frying and flavoring the underneath of the bird as it has a very low melting point. If the OP decides to use chicken fat, a more frequent basting schedule should be followed. What's easier is to remove the fatty skin parts that are just inside the cavity of the bird, to gently lift the breast skin and to lay those fatty skin parts inside the lifted breast skin. They will stay there for the duration of the cooking process and slowly render. As they render, the fat will be trapped under the skin and take longer to drip into the bottom of the pan. This is my preferred method. Unfortunately, sometimes the butchers who prepare the birds have removed those parts from the turkey. This also works very successfully with chickens (assuming the butcher did not remove those fatty skin parts to make his own rendered chicken fat). Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:31:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/572808#5149723 http://www.chow.com/topics/653726#5148977 Some cold water: I was told by the OU today that tootsie rolls are not certified until the symbol appears on the package. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:54:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/653726#5148977 http://www.chow.com/topics/663828#5147996 haven't heard that they might go non-kosher - just that they closed. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:57:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663828#5147996 http://www.chow.com/topics/543945#5147785 My box of PureFit bars has the "California K" symbol, which is Kehillah Kosher based in Los Angeles (one of the two main kashrus certifying groups here). Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:04:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/543945#5147785 http://www.chow.com/topics/656169#5147639 Indeed they do! Thanks for pointing that out. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:57:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/656169#5147639 http://www.chow.com/topics/661626#5147608 Many thanks for your supportive comments. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:45:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661626#5147608 http://www.chow.com/topics/659186#5147560 They appear to be groceries rather than restaurants. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:20:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659186#5147560 http://www.chow.com/topics/663478#5147069 Gotta agree there. Love Darna. You get an eclectic food experience there unlike typical American cuisine too, so that is a plus. I love the lamb tajin - I get it every time! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663478#5147069 http://www.chow.com/topics/663827#5146646 Mosaica in Vauxhall, NJ, is not quite as formal, but the food is excellent, and more adventurous than the usual kosher restaurant. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:03:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663827#5146646 http://www.chow.com/topics/663854#5146511 Is there any place in NYC that caries smoked meat (like in Montreal)? Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:49:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663854#5146511 http://www.chow.com/topics/663162#5146290 That is exactly right. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:11:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663162#5146290 http://www.chow.com/topics/663498#5146061 Following up: They did have certification with Chabad and Gobor. I checked with my rabbi on Friday and he said he would check with Gobor. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:22:05 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663498#5146061 http://www.chow.com/topics/663074#5145948 thanks -- I just wondered why, in a largely kosher neighborhood like my own, they didn't prominently proclaim themselves kosher. seems strange. Also, it is lactose free -- so that's why I eat it! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:37:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663074#5145948 http://www.chow.com/topics/662672#5145892 Sorry they are not, I was directing that info at NYJB who does not keep kosher, sorry. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:59:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662672#5145892 http://www.chow.com/topics/661335#5145773 SRJC has been my wife's family temple for over 30 years and they did our wedding. I have attended about a dozen weddings and B Mitzvahs over the last 20 years at SRJC. Mary is in charge at DeLux/SRJC and she is very nice and tries hard to make the event a success. Having just reached the end of a full year of B'Mitzvahs as my daughter turned 13, I have been to more Long Island temple parties recently then I can count. So what have I learned from all this as a Chowhound? You get what you pay for. No single temple was superior to the others at every price point. It seemed that the big money events served higher quality food and better tasting food regardless of the location. Passed h's of pigs in a blanket are pigs in a blanket everywhere, and are not as enjoyable as lamb chops, which were the same where ever they were served. Set your budget and see who will give you the best stuff for that price. Otherwise just go with who has the best chapel. Congrats and Good Luck. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:52:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661335#5145773