I second the walking tours. There is a great "sweets" walking tour of the LES that will allow you to try a variety of items at the restaurants that specialize in them (eg a doughnut @ The Donut Plant, rugaluch from Katz's etc). And you get to see the city at the same time. You can go to Time Out NY to get various walking tours and other activities that will be going on in the city during the time you are here.
I also think Eataly is a great idea.
As for activities two ideas are 1)go to Top of The Rock to get a great view of the city, 2) walk over the Brooklyn Bridge (which would be easy to do if you did the LES tour).
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and hi to my sister (Hi B :-) ). seriousb you are correct, we are in NY (however SF suggestions are noted as you never know when I'll need the info!). I think we are going to try Lillies on 17th street- has anyone been? The menu looks pretty versatile and the restaurant is very cool looking. (seriousb, not only were you correct about the NY comment but also on the Whole Foods thing- we eat there all the time!)
I was at BBG last weekend and we walked to Press afterwards for a late lunch. They have a lovely outdoor seating area in the back (no wait on Sunday at 230) and an extensive selection of sandwiches and salads. All of the ingredients are very tasty and high quality. Enjoy!
My book group has had success at Bowery Wine Co in the East Village. We went on a Sunday at 1pm. It was warm that day so we sat outside and got wine and sangria. The menu lends itself to group dining as they have thin cust pizzas, hummus, guac, salsa and things of that nature.
Have fun!
I had a brunch for 6 and made this which guests loved:
Make Ahead Eggs - Individual Baked Egg Cups:
1- Layer the bottom of each of 12 muffin tins (or however many you want) with 1 piece each of prosciutto
2 - In a skillet, saute chopped shallots and spinach.
3 - When shallots fragrant and spinach wilted, scoop a bit of the mixture into each cup
4 - Crack one egg into each cup
5 - Sprinkle freshly grated parmesean cheese on top of each
6 - Bake in over @ 350 for 10-15 min (depending on how well cooked you like eggs)
7 - When done, allow pan to cool a bit before handling and then gently lift each serving out of muffin cups (I used a knife around the sides for this part- you will find the proscuitto has formed into a hard shell to hold the egg in)
8 - Arrange on platter and allow guests to help themselves
Feel free to change up combination of veggies / cheeses you use here- recipe can be quite flexible!
Momofuku Ssam Bar. It is on east side and does not take reservations but you should be OK on a Tuesday night and the diverse menu which focuses on sharing is great for a group
Can anything sub in for the beer?
1 or 8 in Williamsburg is the best Omakase experience I have had in all of NY. That includes Yasuda. I believe it is $50 for the omakase and the only way to do it is eating at the sushi bar. We initially were seated at a table and when the manager heard we were doing omakase he insisted we move to the bar. The pieces were served one by one and incredibly fresh and smooth. I could not say enough about how much I love this place. (an ps- their dumplings are fantastic as well). It is off the beaten path but SO worth the trip!!
I just want to thank nique jim for this post because I am doing surf and turf menu as well for New yrs - boiled lobsters, seared filet mignon, and baked potatoes for dinner. Caviar to start and plenty of champagne of course. Could use a great sauce for the steak and trying to figure out a wicked dessert to end the meal!
Hands down Peter Lugers in Brooklyn. Could be better than the steak itself.
I know it's not the fanciest but gotta go with skirt steak. While I tend to order filet mignon more when dining out, my love of skirt steak dates back to when we used to bbq is when I was a kid. My brother would take an the end to an italian loaf, scoop out the inside, and stuff in steak, making a steak hot pocket of sorts. Whenever I have skirt steak I think of that- yum!
Sushi for sure- the complete opposite of what is in store for the next day!
Thank you!
@Climbhighak - is this based on the Times Whole Wheat Recipe that uses 2 cups Whole Wheat and then 1/2 cup each of whole rye and cornmeal (so would I still be using the rye and cornmeal?)?
Also did you do the overnight rise on the first rise?
Thank you! I think I am going to rub the halibut with some pesto and ause that as a sticking agent for the panko....
I will probably start from a can.
I am making a dinner for 6 seafood lovers people who are all pretty health concious so I was thinking of doing a piece of the fish for each person then a big bowl of whole wheat penne or linguine with a tomato mushroom sauce maybe with some shrimp in that.
Then possibly no-knead whole wheat bread if I have time....
Would love any thoughts anyone has...
I did a similar themed BBQ...for dessert we did chocolate-stuffed twinkes. You cut a slit in between the two holes on the bottom of the Twinkie then gently puch one or two squares of a Hershey bar into the cream in the middle. Grill on each side for a few minutes - the choclate melts and the sugar on the outside seals up the slit and gets a little crispiness to it. People loved it!
Definitely try Momofuku Ssam bar- so great for a big group so you can try everything.
Thank you so much for your suggestions! This would be super casual. I love the idea of DIY - perhaps I could do the tacos plan and allow people to choose between 3 proteins - fish, chicken, pork - all of which I can prep ahead of time.
I am going to do an icebox cake for dessert and apps are all make-ahead.
My brother loves seafood and I sadly do not have a slow-cooker. Any other suggestions certainly welcome!
Thank you!!!
Coffee
Spicy food - you are just hurting yourself- why inflict the pain?
Pumpkin anything
I wish I loved these foods because ppl seem to get such pleasure out of them but I cannot build up any tolerance. I believe my husband actually adds hot sauce to any meal he does not want me to take bites of!
Frankies 457.
Trust me.
I make this cocktail every year for a holiday party and always get rave reviews:
Citrus Champagne Punch Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
Show: The Essence of Emeril
Episode: Quick and Easy Entertaining
Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours
Yield: about 1 1/2 quarts, 8 to 10 servings
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup limoncello
2 teaspoons vermouth
1 (750 ml) bottle chilled dry Champagne or sparkling wine
Ice
Lemon twists, for garnish
Combine the lemon juice, sugar, vodka, Limoncello, and vermouth in a large nonreactive bowl and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours. Add the Champagne and stir to combine.
Serve over ice in highball glasses, garnished with lemon twists.
A few months ago I was eating a pre-half marathon pasta dinner (liguine with seafood and EXTREMEMLY HOT red sauce) and midway into my first bite, some of the sauce splattered on my lip. It burned immeditely and blistered the next day. I iced it that night but needless to say, the majority of the run I was still smarting from the burn...runners beware!
So many choices! For the best (and most inexpensive!) Thai go to Joya on Court Street. Pizza-
Lucali is a must for pizza.
Italian - Frankie 457 is amazing as is Po (both very reasonably priced). Also love Chestnut for a nicer dinner and their brunch is excellent as well.
For more casual sanwiches and stuff Boca Lupa is great. Also Buttermilk Channel for a cozy meal.
More of a trip but well worth it is The Good Fork in Red Hook.
For sushi (also a trip but to me it's so,e of the best I have had in the city) Taro in Park Slope.
The trifle is a great idea and I know a similar recipe which may be one of my favorite desserts ever but uses pistachio pudding instead of chocolate. The flavor is a nice addition to the chocolate in Skor bars and cake and the color makes a bit more dynamic and visually appealing.
In college I would take a pie crust, pour in jello (preferably cherry), let it set, then smother the rest of the crust to the top with cool whip. It was perfectly sweet and juicy and just slid down with teeth needed!
Some munchies like pretzels tend to be a problem b/c your mouth is dry - not an issue here!
Hi all-
I have been tasked with making the brisket for my Mom's seder this year. I would like to do a sweet brisket and as an FYI there will be 14 people (however this will not be the only main course). I plan to make it ahead in my home, let it cool, and travel about 30min to her house to reheat and serve,
Any suggestions?? Thank you in advance~~~
Hello SE'ers,
I am going to a BBQ this weekend and I would like to contribute either a dessert or an appetizer. There are a few considerations however:
1) whatever I bring needs to survive in a ~2 hour car ride to our destination,
2) If it is dessert, there will already be a few pies there so anything in the fruit crumble family doesn't make much sense to bring.
I typically bring choc-covered macaroons but would like to switch it up this year.
Any suggestions?
Thank you in advance for your help!!!!
Looking for a brunch spot to go to this Sunday wil my family (5 ppl total) around Union Sq. I do not want to be too close to the masses so perhaps just east or west of there (preferably near a parking garage!). Any suggestions whould be greatly appreciated!!!
Has anyone made a whole wheat version of no knead bread?
I used the recipe Bittman recommends in the Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/dining/082mrex.html) using Trader Joes White Whole Wheat Flour and the result was way to dense - any suggestions?
Hi All, This is a two part question:
1) What is your best recipe for homemade tomato sauce that would leave me the ability to add veggies (while cooking) and/or shrimp (at end)?
2) Does anyone have a great recipe for a panko-crusted baked fish?
Any advice on either or both would be much appreciated!
I will be preparing a dinner party for my brother's 32nd birthday in late October (six guests total). In past dinner parties I have made I tend to leave myself with too much work when guests are already over. Does anyone have any suggestions for menus to avoid this pitfall? I would like to stay with a relatively healthy meal. Guest of honor loves seafood although that is not a must.
Thank you!!
I just bought tickets for the opera on October 3rd for my husband and myself. Any suggestions for a restaurant around the Met for a pre-show dinner? Not looking to spend too much money but would like the night to be special as this is both our first experiences going to the opera. Thanks!
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How about proscuitto, figs, and honey? The sweet/salty combo is always nice.
Or you could do smoked salmon, scallions and roasted peppers
Clams, garlic, spinach, and quality evoo would also be delicious
Enjoy!