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Super Bowl Giveaway: 10-Pound Box of Pat LaFrieda Sliders
Watching at home with friends and lots of delicious appetizers.
Super Bowl Giveaway: California Avocado Gift Box for Guacamole-Making
Favorite is guacamole but I pretty much adore them in any form.
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Catherine answered "L'Arte del Gelato" to What's Your Favorite Ice Cream In New York?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, December 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Catherine answered "Location is no objection. I'll go anywhere." to How Far Would You Travel For Good Food?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Catherine answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Catherine answered "Way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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Catherine got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Catherine got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Catherine got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Catherine got 100% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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Pizza Preview: Don Antonio in Midtown Manhattan
I went last night around 10:30 after getting out of a show. Excellent overall. We started with a montanarine and a fritattine. I agree with the "pizza donut" description above for the montanarine - it was puffy with a hint of sweetness and topped with a dollop of sauce and a basil leaf. The fritattine was also delicious, and tasted kind of like a fried spaghetti carbonara cake. I had the pizza with pistachio pesto and sausage and loved it. It had tons of fresh mozzarella and the crust was nicely charred but still fluffy and soft. My husband had one of the fried pizzas with a ricotta and salami filled crust, topped with ham, mushrooms and mozzarella. I thought there was a bit too much going on on that pie, but he enjoyed it. I did like the taste and texture of the fried crust, but would go for a simpler combo next time.
Super Bowl Giveaway: 10-Pound Box of Pat LaFrieda Sliders
Watching at home with friends and lots of delicious appetizers.
Super Bowl Giveaway: California Avocado Gift Box for Guacamole-Making
Favorite is guacamole but I pretty much adore them in any form.
Win Tickets to Raclette Dinner at Elsewhere, October 25
There are too many to choose just one. If I had to pick a favorite I guess I'd go with some sort of blue - lately I've been loving Fourme d'Ambert.
Cook the Book: 'The Mozza Cookbook'
Dinner with my brother at a restaurant in Florence - we were 20 and 17, and on our own on our first trip to Europe. We ordered bistecca fiorentina, and were flabbergasted when the waiter wheeled out a HUGE steak on a rustic wooden cart, attracting the attention of the whole restaurant. It was amazingly delicious!
Pre-Spiderman lunch
You've gotten some solid recommendations -- I'd second 5 Napkin Burger, City Sandwich, Bali Nusa, Shake Shack. I'd also add Elsewhere (on 43rd just west of 9th Avenue) to the list.
Win Tickets to Pizza at Pulino's at the New York Wine & Food Festival
Modern Apizza, New Haven
Win Tickets to 'Singapore Takeout', September 17
Another vote for roti
Win Tickets to FRIED at the New York Wine & Food Festival
Eischen's in Okarche, OK. Great fried chicken and fried okra!
Win Tickets to a Crab Boil at The Little Owl, Monday August 29
Corn on the cob, heirloom tomato salad, and grilled fish with salsa verde.
Win Tickets to a Six-Course Dinner (With Pairings) at Empellón
Margarita on the rocks with salt
Right food processor for Indian cooking
I took an Indian cooking class several years ago where the teacher had several Indian food processors, and they were amazing. They definitely ground/blended things differently than any US food processor or blender I've used. I thought about buying one for a while, but have a small kitchen with limited storage/counter space, so I never pulled the trigger.
I have a basic Cuisinart food processor and it serves the purpose, even if the pastes aren't quite as smooth as the ones I could make in the cooking class. A coffee grinder dedicated to dry spice grinding is also a great thing to have.
what are your motivations to head to the ethnic grocer?
All of the above! My usual motivator that actually gets me out the door is that I want to cook something that needs specific ingredients, but the others also are a factor. I always stock up on spices when I hit the Indian market, because they have lots of things I use all the time like whole black peppercorns and they're so much cheaper. The cheaper prices probably aren't enough of a motivator for me on their own because most of the ethnic grocers I go to are not at all convenient for everyday shopping, but they do lead me to buy more than I planned when I make the trip.
Heading up to the C.I.A. in Hyde Park, N.Y...need suggestions!
I've stayed several times at the Roosevelt Inn in Hyde Park. It's just a motel but it seems to be the nicest one in the area, and the rooms are clean. I've also stayed at the Beekman Arms and it is not that much nicer for a lot more money.
As for food, I like:
Twist in Hyde Park http://www.letstwist.com/
Le Petit Bistro in Rhinebeck http://www.lepetitbistro.com/
Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck http://www.gigihudsonvalley.com/
Terrapin in Rhinebeck (prefer the more casual bar/bistro side to the dining room) http://www.terrapinrestaurant.com/
I love the Rhinebeck Farmer's Market. I'm not sure when they start up for the season, but if it's on while you're there it's worth a visit. It's held on Sunday mornings.
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Catherine answered "L'Arte del Gelato" to What's Your Favorite Ice Cream In New York?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, December 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Catherine answered "Location is no objection. I'll go anywhere." to How Far Would You Travel For Good Food?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Catherine answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Catherine answered "Way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Catherine answered "On occasion." to Do You Drink at Brunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Catherine answered "Cubed" to How Do You Like Your Ice?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, August 18, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Catherine answered "Don't care, as long as the food's good and it doesn't get too pricey." to Do You Like Small Plates Dining?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Catherine answered "Wouldn't matter to me—a low grade doesn't necessarily mean a dangerous kitchen. " to Would You Eat at a 'C' Restaurant?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Catherine answered "Any of the above!" to Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Custard?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Catherine answered "Quiet sidewalks or garden seating only. " to What's Your Stance on Outdoor Seating?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Catherine answered "Parties of 8 or more" to When Is an Automatic Gratuity Acceptable?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Catherine answered "Hardy ever" to Do You Eat Chicken for Breakfast?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Catherine answered "I dip it in ranch dressing" to Do you eat and/or dip your pizza crusts?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 15, 2010 at 8:25 AM
Catherine answered "Way" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 8:50 PM
Catherine answered "Shake Shack" to What's Your Favorite Burger in New York?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, December 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Catherine answered "Taim" to What's Your Favorite New York Falafel?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, December 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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Catherine got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Catherine got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Catherine got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Catherine got 100% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Catherine got 75% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
I went last night around 10:30 after getting out of a show. Excellent overall. We started with a montanarine and a fritattine. I agree with the "pizza donut" description above for the montanarine - it was puffy with a hint of sweetness and topped with a dollop of sauce and a basil leaf. The fritattine was also delicious, and tasted kind of like a fried spaghetti carbonara cake. I had the pizza with pistachio pesto and sausage and loved it. It had tons of fresh mozzarella and the crust was nicely charred but still fluffy and soft. My husband had one of the fried pizzas with a ricotta and salami filled crust, topped with ham, mushrooms and mozzarella. I thought there was a bit too much going on on that pie, but he enjoyed it. I did like the taste and texture of the fried crust, but would go for a simpler combo next time.