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From A Hamburger Today

This Sunday, Taste 20 Burgers at the Feedbag Burger Summit in New Jersey

Ohhhh, Fatty Sliders. That's the stuff.

Ghostly at 3:16PM on 07/23/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

Sounds like the Scoops proprietor is from New England. Giffords grape-nut ice cream and canned brown bread are staples where I grew up (Maine.)

Ghostly at 11:55AM on 04/21/09

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Crazy Craigslist Cookie Ad

The cookie stuff is funny, but my favorite touch is the pouring of vinegar into your belongings. That's demented, in a lovely way. I'm picturing the writer as Elaine's boss from Seinfeld, the one who made her buy socks for him...

Ghostly at 2:01PM on 09/11/08

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Are Soul Food Restaurants Dying All Over the Country? A Serious Eats Poll

I live in NYC, not far from Harlem, and I think it's fair to say that every restaurant serving low-priced fare that is not a major chain is at serious risk of losing their lease. There may be decreasing demand for a few of these places (obesity and diabetes are epidemics in Harlem,) but the economy and gentrification are the real reason places are closing. At least half of the long-standing, 20-year-plus local joints around here have closed. It's not just soul food.

Ghostly at 1:59PM on 08/07/08

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From A Hamburger Today

This Sunday, Taste 20 Burgers at the Feedbag Burger Summit in New Jersey

Ohhhh, Fatty Sliders. That's the stuff.

Ghostly at 3:16PM on 07/23/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

Sounds like the Scoops proprietor is from New England. Giffords grape-nut ice cream and canned brown bread are staples where I grew up (Maine.)

Ghostly at 11:55AM on 04/21/09

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Crazy Craigslist Cookie Ad

The cookie stuff is funny, but my favorite touch is the pouring of vinegar into your belongings. That's demented, in a lovely way. I'm picturing the writer as Elaine's boss from Seinfeld, the one who made her buy socks for him...

Ghostly at 2:01PM on 09/11/08

From Serious Eats

Are Soul Food Restaurants Dying All Over the Country? A Serious Eats Poll

I live in NYC, not far from Harlem, and I think it's fair to say that every restaurant serving low-priced fare that is not a major chain is at serious risk of losing their lease. There may be decreasing demand for a few of these places (obesity and diabetes are epidemics in Harlem,) but the economy and gentrification are the real reason places are closing. At least half of the long-standing, 20-year-plus local joints around here have closed. It's not just soul food.

Ghostly at 1:59PM on 08/07/08

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Restaurant recommendations in Camden and/or Rockland, Maine?

Primo, in Rockland, is one of the best restaurants in the state.

Ghostly at 4:31PM on 08/06/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

grapenuts ice cream is the bomb. I've seen them in my local grocer freezer but I don't trust these stores when it comes to frozen foods - it's probably been there for months. Now I know about this store, thanks.

QueenAlli at 11:58PM on 06/12/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

If you think grapenut ice cream is yummy, grapenut pudding is a must try! This also has New England roots. The only place I've seen it lately is at a delicious Jewish deli in Natick, Ma on Route 9.

paulapoo at 10:21AM on 04/24/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

There's an amazing ice cream place in Old Lyme, CT called Hallmark. Homemade ice cream - rich, creamy and delicious. And they have an amazing grapenut flavor - amazing! Go yanks.

Brown bread ice cream, though?? Wow, I've got to try that.

Sweet Freak at 9:46AM on 04/24/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

Awesome! My grandfather, from Fitchburgh, MA, loves grape nuts ice cream. Ditto to other commenters about the flavor's New England roots.

Tara Mataraza Desmond at 9:06AM on 04/24/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

@Big B: They actually do!

Erin Zimmer at 3:01PM on 04/21/09

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Sugar Rush: Grapenut Ice Cream from Bittersweet

Do the grape-nuts retain their crunch? I used to love it as a topping on ice cream at home as a teenager, because of the texture.

Big B at 2:40PM on 04/21/09

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@keekee---don't think I would use such strong language as sick f*ck, now...maybe "anal-retentive" would be a kinder, gentler, way to put it, or with some serious obsessive-compulsive issues?

iamon02 at 1:10PM on 09/16/08

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this is one sick fuck - looking for for servitude from a submissive subservient type. Has nothing to do with the cookies. Anyone who would even consider this type of arrangement deserves what he/she gets. Craig.....where are your standards? Why do you allow postings like this?

kee kee at 12:02PM on 09/16/08

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You are not permitted to hum, but may recite song lyrics in a normal speaking voice. This guy is great!!! I wish i could write ad's this funny. The response would be phenomanal.... you may assume the locks have been changed...

bridge at 7:56PM on 09/15/08

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Ode to the Cookie,

my friend is sweet and always there for me!
with a glass of milk, he's always available for breakfast or midnight talks
he is great with my kids and always brings a smile to my face!
I try to get my fill, but I always miss him when he's gone.

Ode to the Cookie.

csbrown at 9:25AM on 09/12/08

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NOOO, someone flagged the post for removal. Whoever it was, I'm mentally pouring vinegar on all your belongings and throwing them out on the street.

mlo at 2:07PM on 09/11/08

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Are Soul Food Restaurants Dying All Over the Country? A Serious Eats Poll

@bisbee-- Two Sisters is still alive and fryin!! Fryin quite well and, btw, Hal and Mal's is still groovin rite along. Things have changed in jackson quite a lot but some of the great things still remain the same-- didja ever make it to Peaches cafe on Farish street? They are still there but a bit "updatedi haven't beenmyself in some time since (as previously said) THE BEST soul food joint is rite up the street from us here in brandon... Here's a chicken wing atcha!

hobcat57 at 8:40PM on 08/12/08

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Are Soul Food Restaurants Dying All Over the Country? A Serious Eats Poll

i used to live right around the corner from Taste of Seafood at 125 and madison. is it still there? i moved away in 2002 but still remember their fried seafood and red velvet cake.

astarteny at 11:10AM on 08/11/08

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Are Soul Food Restaurants Dying All Over the Country? A Serious Eats Poll

St. Louis and Kansas City both have great soul food restaurants. My current fav in St. Louis is Sweetie Pie's. The owner used to be an Ikette in the Ike and Tina Turner review.
And the Peachtree Restaurant in KC is also outta site.

Irol8 at 10:49PM on 08/07/08

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