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What Was Your Favorite School Cafeteria Food?
LIL SMOKIES & TATER TOTS!!! -- Those mini sausages. Yum!
NYC's Burger of the Month Club (BOTM)
The Shake Shack verdict seemed to be motivated by what they perceived as "trendiness". Trendy or not, its damn good.
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Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Kamui Den on Ave A between 12th and 13 --Its a super casual and unassuming Japanese restaurant with great ultra-fresh food, presented beautifully, yet in a casual atmosphere with mismatched chairs and tables and spare, bohemian charm. Love this spot.
What Was Your Favorite School Cafeteria Food?
LIL SMOKIES & TATER TOTS!!! -- Those mini sausages. Yum!
NYC's Burger of the Month Club (BOTM)
The Shake Shack verdict seemed to be motivated by what they perceived as "trendiness". Trendy or not, its damn good.
Banning fast food near schools? Your take.
REGULATE. LEGISLATE. PROTECT. BAN AND TAX. LIMIT PERSONAL FREEDOMS. STOP EVERYTHING.
In Videos: 'Tom Colicchio on Taste' Diet Coke Commercial
Come on @wunami, you know what I meant. The natural chemical make up of a fruit such as an orange, grown from the earth, is completely different than the manufactured "natural flavoring" in an "orange drink". Same goes for Diet Coke, yo!
Banning fast food near schools? Your take.
SHAKE SHACK IN MADISON PARK MUST CLOSE!!!! Its only a few short blocks from our babies at 5 NY Public Schools!!!! If it reopens elsewhere, it needs to be in a remote area of the city zoned for warehouses, heavy industry or PORN! It MUST TAX its customer's purchases HEAVILY plus give 20% of its overall profits back to the babies!!! Save our babies!!!
Colicchio's Halfsteak Is Half Good
@chisai, Whichcraft has awesome sandwiches. The bodega you are comparing them to must be in Paris or something because Wichcraft is amazing.
'Top Chef' Season 5, Finale: All Bets Are Off
@Full On-- I Agree with you 100% .
All of these folks seem like good chefs, but none great. Carla's heart and passion wins in my book and if they were to all open restaurants, her's would be top on my list. And, while Stefan may have had the best technical skill, he showed no soul and his smugness was ridiculous since he definitely didn't demonstrate genius or that he was a truly gifted chefs on par with the greats.
Hopefuly future seasons will turn-out some truly great folks & until then, I want to eat at Carla's house!!!
In Videos: 'Tom Colicchio on Taste' Diet Coke Commercial
Anyone with an elevated appreciation of food know that Diet Coke tastes artificial. You can taste the chemicals and its just plain bad, citrus or no citrus. It doesn't fit with Tom's philosophy of letting food speak for itself, because the drink is BAD. Tom MUST know this and, so we all have to come to the conclusion that - HE IS LYING - LYING = SELL OUT. No excuses. I like the guy too, but lets call a spade a spade!!!!
Chong Qing Chicken and Pea Shoots at Grand Sichuan
Cant wait to try the Chong Qing (chicken)
I agree the cucumbers are great and here are some other awesome items from Grand Sichuan:
Soup Dumplings
Hot Oil Wontons
Dan Dan Noodle
Ghou Zhiu chicken
Sampling the Goods at the Newly Opened Dogmatic Gourmet Sausage System
truffle gruyere with the turkey sausage is super good!
Sugar Rush: Bond Street Chocolates
The hot chocolate is here. I really liked it and it seems to be somewhere between the thick City Bakery style and a more traditional cocoa. Still very rich, but not so much of a throat coater. I personallylike the heavy kind, but this one is a nice medium.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'American Cheeses'
Rogue Creamery - Crater Lake Blue Cheese
City Bakery's New Bad Economy Beer Menu
This bad economy menu looks as overpriced as everything else is at CB. A couple chicken wings for $10? A hot dog for $10??? Please.
I work down the street from CB and end up going more often than I would like since its close. With few menu exceptions (hot chocolate, tortilla soup, and a few other items) I feel cheated with food that is presented great for a buffet, but its never as good as you anticipate. After filling your paper-plate half-full and $15 later, you are left hungry. I also object to the high-prices coupled with the most flimsy plastic utensils you can imagine. The kind of forks that buckle under the slightest pressure.
Also, who says CB pastry chef is one of the best in the city? I wonder if he knows what a good chocolate chip cookie tastes like. The CB ones are oily (not buttery), and almost always tend to have baking powder pockets hidden in them. And the chocolate chips in them arent even all that good! And to wash it down -- bad coffee.
Sorry to rant, but man, hasn't anyone else noticed these glaringly huge holes in this cash-cow operation????
Best Caesar Salad in NYC?
Thanks to all for the suggestions!
laurelie: I will try some of the ones you suggested. Now that you mention it, I think I had heard good things about Landmarc's in the past.
Stumptown Coffee: Let's Call a Spade A Spade Here
JudgeFudge: Check this article
'Top Chef' Season 5, Episode 7: Toby Young Rocks
Compared to last night's guest-French judge who seemed to show TRUE discernment and criticism, Toby seemed like a sham and I am surprised that Erin Zimmer or anyone would be so enamored by him. His made-for-TV exaggerated facial expressions to show "seriousness" and catch-phrase BS for those who LOVE American Idol makes me cringe. I think TC is possibly the best reality show out there but only when it doesn't stoop as low as all the others out there.
Stumptown Coffee: Let's Call a Spade A Spade Here
Come on y'all. I am a fan of Joe, but it wouldnt exist if it weren't for the likes of Stumptown. The artisanal coffee revolution just began in NY and its been going on in Portland and Seattle for years. Check out 9th Street Espresso in the East Village on 9th and B (or C?) --They use Stumptown and, yes, you should give it another try. It sounds like you prefer your coffee brewed strong, which is how Peet's brews it. Thats a matter of preference and not a matter of the quality of the beans. To not appreciate Stumptown is to not recognize that they approach coffee from a craftsman's perspective and have been true innovators. Portland has this whole outrageous coffee culture with people who geek out on roasts and roasting processes, travel the world and bring coffee back to the NW and discuss and drink it like wine. Stumptown has been a leader in that arena and has a cool shop there where they do tastings.
Respect is due.
And I am with Hummus and Carrots in the comment that about getting a good cup of coffee at Starbucks or Peets and many other places. Just like wine, it depends on your particular preferences. Maybe the coffee they are serving isnt your preference, maybe it is. Maybe its better in a cappucino, iced whatever you like!
Oh, and Blue Bottle from San Francisco are true innovators too. I was there a few months ago and loved their store down south of Market. Major coffee geeks there too!
Best Caesar Salad in NYC?
Yes looking for a restaurant. Only got one suggestion and TONS of suggestions how to make one, which I dont need. LOL
Thanks anyway Bessfour!
Sampling the Arepa that Beat Bobby Flay at Caracas Arepa Bar
They have both coconut and banana milkshakes here too and they are awesome especially in the summer.
Butter Lane, Great Cupcakes in the East Village
I just went here and the cupcakes were phenomenal. Between me and my friend, we sampled several styles. Their perfectly crisp tops certainly distinguish them from Magnolia and Billy's and, in my opinion, give them the upper hand. In addition, the ability to taste frostings and to choose between the French and American style is a nice addition.
Super cute spot on a 2 block stretch of E 7th Street that includes other favorites such as Abraco, Porchetta, Chocolate Bar, Pylos and Caracas. A great place to stop at after a great meal or to grab something sweet with an Abraco coffee. Oh, and the peanut butter frosting was out of this world.
Definitely the best cupcakes I have had in NYC.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
The Taco Truck on 30th Ave and 33rd St in Astoria
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I really enjoy mamoun's falafel by Washington Square Park. It is so flavorful and the perfect amount of food.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
i think piadina in the west village (10th street and 6th ave) is one of the best italian resturants in nyc- afforable, delectiable, amazing
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I've lived in Macedonia, Sierra Leone and now the Netherlands. None of them do good mexican food ! I would love to visit New York City to eat proper mexican, but also bagels and bahn mi.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I second the Malaysian place on Doyers St.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
chennai garden in murray hill
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Never been to NYC but subscribe to Time Out New York and New York magazine mainly to learn about living there ESPECIALLY the food! It seems to me the vendors at the park in Red Hook would be the first place I'd hit.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I love Laut downtown. Great food and great prices. Plus everyone there is very nice, even when our one friend had a few too many Sake bombs they couldn't have been more welcoming.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I don't know any off the radar places as I only visit NYC 2-3 times per year, but I love Penelope Cafe for breakfast. Great food, and I really enjoyed eating breakfast at the bar.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Definitely not off the radar but I love:
* Banh mi at Baoguette, Murray Hill
* Chinese sausage at Kuma Inn, LES
* Bacon wrapped prunes (devils on horseback) at Freeman's, LES
* Red chicken curry at Rice, Murray Hill
* Soft pretzels at Zum Schneider, EV
* Brussels sprouts at Side Car (PJ Clarkes), Midtown
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Royal Tangra Masala in Queens
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Taco Mix in East Harlem. Best squash blossom and huitlacoche quesadills!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I really want to try DiFara's pizza in Brooklyn.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
harriet's kitchen, which seems to have fallen off the radar since shake shack moved in on the uws burger scene.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Utopia Bagels in Queens- their bialys are SO much better than Kossar's.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Chao Thai in East Elmhurst for NYC's best duck larb. (Sripraphai is great, but in no way "off the beathen path", as anyone who has waited for a table there Thursday night - Sunday night knows...) And Güllüoğlu for the city's best baklava - used to require a schlep out to Coney Island Ave, but now conveniently at 52nd & 2nd. Finally, Petty Soo Chow on Anderson Ave in Cliffside Park for XLB soup dumplings!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I would love to try Caracas Arepas!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Kashkaval in Hell's Kitchen.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Lan in the East Village on 3rd Ave. They actually just closed for a "remodel"... tears.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I would love to try any of the stands in the Golden Mall in Flushing. One of my favorite places is Otafuku in the East Village...delicious Japanese street food in NY!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Off the radar, eh? I'd have to throw in Leo's Bagels in Hanover Square in the Financial District. Big Booty Bread Co. on 23rd Street between 7th & 8th Aves. for the Tres Leches cake and the Red Velvet cupcakes. The Lobels sandwich cart (with their own butcher!) at Yankee Stadium for the Prime Beef sandwich on an onion roll. Lexington Candy Shop on the corner of Lex. and 83rd Street for a chocolate egg cream done right. Camine's Italian Seafood Restaurant on Beekman Street near the old Fulton Fish Market. 106 years old and still cranking out great red sauce (lasagna, lobster fra diavolo, zuppa di pesce, etc...)
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
taco truck @ wyckoff ave and gates ave, brooklyn
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I don't know the name because the sign is in Chinese, but there's a dim-sum-ish place on 8th ave in Brooklyn Chinatown with $1 pan-fried pork bun that make my life better every time I eat them.
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About DudeLovesFood
Location: New York, NY
About: East village/NoHo based.
Favorite foods: Favorite restaurants: Spotted Pig, Craft, Jewel Bako, Momofuku, Casa Mono, Bond Street, Fatty Crab, Shake Shack, General Greene, Market Table, Mas Farmhouse, Blue Ribbon joints, Wichcraft, Clinton Street Baking, Grand Sichuan, Diner, Shabu Tatsu
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Kamui Den on Ave A between 12th and 13 --Its a super casual and unassuming Japanese restaurant with great ultra-fresh food, presented beautifully, yet in a casual atmosphere with mismatched chairs and tables and spare, bohemian charm. Love this spot.