663725 Sat Oct 31 11:20:54 -0700 2009 13 19 Outer Boroughs 0 5145247 As I sat eating an unusually disappointing cheesesteak at BB's last night, my wife and I were talking about what was missing. It was good, it just wasnt 'Oh my god this is unbelievable' good. Hopefully this was a one time event at BB's but who knows- places don't always stay the same over the years. Along these lines- what food items in restaurants or delis in the Outer Boroughs have you eaten over and over that still make you say or think 'Oh my god this is good' every time you eat them? They don't have to be fancy, they just have to make you have that reaction. Sat Oct 31 11:20:54 -0700 2009 61801 BigV 1 5145586 Bahn Mi at Hanco's (the original or the spicy chicken) Braised pork dish and the Pastifret at Sue Perette Ginger ice cream at Blue Marble Sweetbread hash at Po Skate at Saul La Quercia Acorn edition headcheese at Stinky (comes in a little sealed jar, like $20 ea) Wonton soup (but nothing else sadly) at Me and My Egg Roll Sat Oct 31 14:41:54 -0700 2009 5145247 10971 Nehna 2 5173381 I'd like to add the Ukranian Borscht I had on monday at Teresa's -- husband and I were both pretty blown away by how good it was. Wed Nov 11 12:35:07 -0800 2009 5145586 10971 Nehna 1 5146563 Ages ago, but Pasta con Sarde at Ferdinando's. Sun Nov 01 07:21:13 -0800 2009 5145247 173794 BklnChicken 1 5167744 DiFara's, obviously. Maybe not "oh my God" but at least "This is soooo good--that's why I keep ordering it" in my neighbourhood: -sauteed calamari at Beast -lambajin pitza at Olive Vine (with lotsa house hot sauce) -Franny's pizza -pork mofongo at El Castillo de Jagua -fried dough brunch at Miriam Mon Nov 09 12:34:00 -0800 2009 5145247 547189 chowbie 2 5170952 Forgot the sticky toffee cake at Beast. That does make me say "OMG." Tue Nov 10 14:06:17 -0800 2009 5167744 547189 chowbie 1 5168260 Most of the food at Tanoreen (esp cauliflower, brussels sprouts, chicken fette) Lasagne at Fragole Ham & cheese croissant at Mazzola. Quesadillas at the Red Hook ballfields. Mon Nov 09 15:04:57 -0800 2009 5145247 86411 MRich 1 5170486 What a great idea for a post. Here are a few that come to mind (limited to a very tiny geographical radius): Lard bread @ Mazzola Cavatelli w/ sausage and sage butter @ Frankie's Pancakes @ Luluc Plain pie w/ basil @ Lucali Fried artichokes @ Grocery Turkish salad @ Zaytoons Mac and cheese with proscuitto @ Paninoteca 275 (RIP) Tue Nov 10 11:25:20 -0800 2009 5145247 44938 cgchow 2 5177252 "Lard bread @ Mazzola" Yes! Thu Nov 12 17:14:57 -0800 2009 5170486 86411 MRich 1 5172500 - Elk chops at Henry's End - Lard bread at Mazzola Bakery - Banh mi from Hanco's - Fried rice at Joya - Chengdu spicy wontons (RIP?) at Szechuan Garden - Mint chip ice cream at Chocolate Room - Pretty much any ice cream at Blue Marble - Wings and chips with the chipotle sauce at Lobo Wed Nov 11 07:43:15 -0800 2009 5145247 26929 cazique 2 5173459 Fresh mozzarella at Leo's/Mama's Wed Nov 11 12:53:15 -0800 2009 5172500 18667 abu applesauce 1 5176674 The torrone gelato at Queen. Their gelati and sorbetti are always good but this was mindblowing. Thu Nov 12 13:47:22 -0800 2009 5145247 13709 buttertart 1 5181515 * Peter Luger- a medium porterhouse * Lula kebab, hummus, and bread at Salut * Pork/Crab dumplings at Joe's Shanghai * Strawberry Black Tea w/tapioca at Sago * Any bagel at Utopia Bagels * Black Forest cake at Stork's Bakery * BBQ Chicken Wings at Virgil's (sorry that's Manhattan but had to add) * Carne asada burrito at Calexico * Pizza at Di Fara (although I wonder if I am just so hungry from waiting!) * Anything at the old Cono Pizzeria on Graham (RIP, 1976-2004) * Fresh mozzarella at Tony's Beechhurst Deli * Chicken at Pio Pio Sat Nov 14 12:12:18 -0800 2009 5145247 1124536 letibarajas 1 5181572 fresh mozz at Caputo's vinegar spare ribs, udon with shredded beef at Lucky Eight anything at Yun Nan Flavor Snack lard bread, garlic bread at Mazzola's fisherman's eggs at Farm on Adderley Sat Nov 14 12:48:20 -0800 2009 5145247 13432 jimmyjazz