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A16, San Francisco
Great review. Also, I think SF has at least one quality slice Joint: Golden Boy in North Beach. It is a non traditional slice, but truly amazing none the less.
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Sadly Mel's is a pretty sub-standard chain. SF is crazy for yelp, huh?
Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby Renamed 'Hubby Hubby' in Support of Gay Marriage
This is great, too bad it won't be available everywhere.
When they legalize marijuana, Ben and Jerry's will have to introduce a whole new line of flavors. Wait, never mind, they'll just keep the ones they have actually.
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Video: Tabasco Singing Pepperoni Pizza Commercial
Don Draper and the rest of the Sterling-Cooper Ad Wizzards couldn't come up with a commercial that could make me want pizza and Tobasco any more than this one - seriously.
A16, San Francisco
Great review. Also, I think SF has at least one quality slice Joint: Golden Boy in North Beach. It is a non traditional slice, but truly amazing none the less.
Restaurants: Here's How Getting a Good Review on Yelp Is Done
Sadly Mel's is a pretty sub-standard chain. SF is crazy for yelp, huh?
Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby Renamed 'Hubby Hubby' in Support of Gay Marriage
This is great, too bad it won't be available everywhere.
When they legalize marijuana, Ben and Jerry's will have to introduce a whole new line of flavors. Wait, never mind, they'll just keep the ones they have actually.
Alice Waters' Startup Story
Her practices as a restauranteur are all great.
That being said, I still can't separate a sense of smugness from Alice Waters when she talks about Chez Panisse. Its kind of like when a parent talks about their wonderful, successful children -- "Mark had his pick of the Ivys, but he decided to take a year off to go to Costa Rica -- we feel it's important for him to explore other cultures, and Harvard will always be there when he gets back!" That kind of thing.
To Sir Cutlets, with Love
As I see it Josh has got a pretty good thing going here -- he's maybe the only person to get Momo fried chicken delivered straight to his door.
Burgers to Be on the Menu at Momofuku Midtown in NYC
Seriously, the hottest table in town is now a night stand.
Announcing The 2009 Vendy Award Finalists
Rickshaw embodies all the worst things about the food truck trend. It serves an overpriced, pseudo gourmet version of a street food that is universally cheaper and tastier elswhere. I also can't stand their gimmicky design "Who's your edamame..." etc.
Thoughts from Di Fara First-Timers
I took my girlfriend and my folks visiting from out of town to Di Fara's recently - it was all three of their first times. With the commute, the wait, and my own hyping up of the place, I was worried that they would be underwhelemed by the finished product. I couldn't really tell if any of them were enjoying the pizza while we were actually splitting the pie, but on the train ride back, with the collective experience in their minds, it seemed like everything clicked.
Take this experience and the actual product and compare it that of a place like Grimaldi's. Sure, the pizza there is fine, fine, fine, and you get your pizza in 15 minutes, but you can see the two pizzaolas in the center of the room banging out pizzas like they could do it in their sleep. Eating a Di Fara's pizza, you taste the fruits of Dom's fussing.
Jamba Juice's New California Flatbreads: We Ate Them So You Don't Have To
I love how these aren't even flatbread pizzas. The look more like some hell-bound, pseudo intellectual version of a Red Baron individual pizza.
Crazy-Ass Anal-Retentive Pizza Cutter
I don't think any gathering that that involves this thing can be called a "pizza party".
The Fake Nicky's Pizza in 'Julie & Julia'
I am particularly excited to see what her apartment in the LIC looks like. In the preview, it looks like it has a large al fresco terrace, overlooking the city skyline, in the shadow of the Triboro bridge. If only most people in the hood could be so lucky!
'New York Post' on Di Fara's $5 Slices
I think the reality is that slice overall have gone up, but people haven't caught up to that yet. My local pizza place (which is no great shakes) charges $3.50 for a slice with toppings now, and I've seen that become the standard at a lot of other place. A slice of Artichoke is hovering around the $5 range too. I think for better or for worse, Di Fara's has just become the pizza price barometer, because its always been pricier, and far superior than most slices.
That's That: Una Pizza Napoletana Is But a Memory as Mangieri Packs It in for SF
I can't believe UPN has closed. Man, this is a huge bummer. I never got the chance to try this place, but after NYMAG's profile on him last week, I was putting this on my list for the weekend. Oh well, at least he went out of NY on a high note.
First Look at Mantao Chinese Sandwiches
Thanks for the great review. That last shot of the wontons - I don't know where people like this place and Rickshaw get away charging $5, even $7 for something that is universally a dollar in Chinatown. It's like a pizzeria charging $10 for a slice or something.
Video: Hamas vs. Hummus, from 'Brüno'
One of the funniest bits, too. Another favorite food related bit of Bruno: when he gets drunk on carbs.
A Star Grows In Brooklyn: Reinvented Southern Classics At Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Star
Thanks for the review. Also: these are some of the best looking food photos I think I've ever seen!
General Tso Conquers Pizza
The Question is: When you eat General Tso's Pizza, do you get hungry again 2 hours later?
Grilled: Jason Beckerman of Burger of the Month
I know, I know, different strokes for different folks.
BUT, your ideal burger is Medium Well? With Bacon? BBQ Sauce? 1000 Island Dressing? And Maybe Chili?!!
You could replace the meat with a dirty old sneaker and not know the difference.
New Jersey Dispatch: Clover-Brewed Coffee in the Garden State
Great write up. I still feel, personally, that Clover Brewed Coffee is kind of like Acapella music: Just because its complicated and quirky doesn't mean its necessarily very enjoyable...
Di Fara Raising Slice Prices to $5; Will Close Tuesdays in Addition to Mondays
This all fine by me. Any steps that this man can take to keep his product, and his enjoyment of making the product, at this level is a good idea.
Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan in Kevin Smith's 'A Couple of Dicks' at L&B Spumoni Gardens
I want to see this movie, I want to try this pizza.
Individual-Size, Slice-Accompanying Pizza Wine in Greenpoint
The sad part is that Greenpoint is severely lacking in decent pizzerias :
(except Casanova on MCGuinness - they're gandma slice is the best!)
How to Eat Ben & Jerry's New Flipped Out Sundae
These guys are smarter than NASA!
McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger
I know folks who prefer the cheeseburger because it tastes better than the double cheeseburger.
I have to say the McDouble works for me because the one slice of cheese allows for the meat flavor to come through more than on the double cheeseburger.
I know this is off the subject, but the new Angus Mushroom & Swiss is good!
McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger
Hilarious.
I just happen to be eating a McD's Cheeseburger right now! I missed lunch and had the hubby bring me one, well actually two, to work.
Tastes pretty good when you're really hungry!
McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger
I want to know why the double cheeseburger was cheaper than the cheeseburger for a while. does anyone remember that? one was $1 and the other $1.29
Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers; Meriden, Connecticut
Please update the website reference...its www.tedsrestaurant.com. Thanks.
We Talk to Bobby Flay About Bobby's Burger Palace
Well first of all I was excited to eat at Bobby Flays place so I had high expectations but that shouldn't a affect my review. I ate at the Lake Grove restaurant. I ordered a blue burger medium rare, a dark chocolate shake and onion rings. The burger was actually raw! and the bottom half of the roll was not usable because it was saturated and I was unable to pick it up. I sent the burger back and this time I got one that was well done. They can't seem to get the cooking process right. Even that bottom half of the roll was wet. The shake was nothing more than ice cream stirred up to be soft, it was too thick to drink, and surprisingly for that price ($5.00) it was pretty small. The onion ring order was also small for the price and not so great, not crunchy or that tasty, rather bland. I have to say for the value, the whole meal was definitely not worth the price and the atmosphere was very cold and uninviting. I will definitely not be visiting this place again and I will not recommend this place to anyone either. I can honestly say that burger king is better than this place. Sorry Bobby, I think you better visit this location and straighten out your good name.
Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers; Meriden, Connecticut
I've eaten countless Ted's burgers. I love them. I do agree with SOME of your gripes. However, the moistness of the burger is perfect if it's served when ready. It's prepared in STEAM man..it loses the fatty liquid but gets infused with H20 in the process which creates moisture. So I disagree with your opinion there. The shape of the burger is something I've always disagreed with. It does not fit the bun correctly. A simple adjustment to the shape of the "tray" that the burger is steamed with will solve this issue. It needs to be more square to fill out the surface of the bun. Besides the shape issue, the burger is fantastic. The cheese is unique and combines with the meat better than any other option. The bun may be a bit overized and "fluffy" but it does a good job containing the gooiness. You need a tougher bun than usual when dealing with melted cheese. I'd assume the shape issue has alot to do with not changing the rich history of the burger and restaurant. And that is what Ted's offers..a classic, unchanged experience. Overall, the Burger is unique, MOIST, and extremely delicious. A definite must have for burger lovers looking for something different.
Video: Tabasco Singing Pepperoni Pizza Commercial
I always prefer Franks or Melinda's.
The Strokes' Julian Casablancas: Korean Barbecue Mogul?
At this rate, it seems like everyone in Hollywood is buying into Korean BBQ.
Video: Tabasco Singing Pepperoni Pizza Commercial
I use a little Frank's from time to time, but the bigger secret is to use a little mustard, that's right mustard. Use whichever you really, really like, Grey Pooped-on, deli, hot or sweet, it depends on your personal taste. Then perhaps, add some thin tomato slices, a little red onion and a dash of hot sauce and you have created something extraordinary. It's not for everyone, but then what is? Still if it is your taste, particularly you generally ignored vegetarians, then you have found something special. Enjoy something different!
Video: Tabasco Singing Pepperoni Pizza Commercial
hot sauce on pizza is delicious (on occasion), but definitely NOT Tabasco. It tastes like spicy vinegar, but not like hot sauce. One time in college, one of my roommates finished my bottle of Franks and tried to hide this by pouring Tabasco in the empty bottle. Big mistake.
Video: Tabasco Singing Pepperoni Pizza Commercial
The day after I read this post I saw this commercial...
Texas Pete Chasing Pizza
Pretty funny. Why is the pizza so scared???
thanks,
forzapizza
Video: Tabasco Singing Pepperoni Pizza Commercial
I do put hot sauce on leftover pizza eaten straight from the refrigerator. I'd go sriracha over tabasco for thickness and garlicky flavor. I just put some chipotle hot sauce on some leftover smoked mozz and mushroom pizza I made last night. Super yum.
Stumptown Coffee: Let's Call a Spade A Spade Here
Stumptown tastes like it is "flavored" coffee because it has flavors you don't necessarily get in other blended coffees -- or in the case of Starbucks or Peet's, seriously over-roasted coffees.
Try some of those single source, heirloom Ethiopian varietals (I know, I am sick of the overuse of the word "heirloom" too). Those coffees will absolutely blow your mind. The flavor profiles are more like wine than the muddied burnt brews you normally taste.
A16, San Francisco
So who's Fry and where is your place? my brain and digestive tract are salivating...
Dinner Tonight: Sauerkraut and Sausage Paprikash
I just made this and it was absolutely amazing!!!
Alice Waters' Startup Story
There is a reason why her cooks are extremely loyal to her restaurant. Some stay on for decades.
A16, San Francisco
@ f r y The thought crossed my mind after reading The Slicemeister's review of your place and thinking about Pizzeria Delfina. Thanks to you and Maven for clearing that up. Now if I could only find an excuse to get back out there to check out those ten wood burners. And your well worn gas beauty of course.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
A16, San Francisco
@Paulie: I don't think there's a paucity of wood-burning ovens here. I think I could name about 50 places in the BA that make wood-fired pizza. That's about 1 per every 85k people. At a similar per-capita density, Brooklyn would have about 30. I don't know if it has more or less than that.
Maybe 10 in the BA are worth going to (in this 1 man's opinion).
A16, San Francisco
E Gad Man!...I guess it happens..i loved the two pies i had there...at least you do have excellent choices but i did like A16 better than Delfina....Gialina was full of flavor,no doubt, but i prefer the A16 crust...I did finish my crust by dipping it in the oil and extraneous sauce..MMMMMMMM
@judgefudge...for some reason, in all the years i lived in SF(80s) and in all my subsequent visits i never tried Golden Boy..I will next time i'm there...thanks for the rec...god knows SF should have a good slice joint.
A16, San Francisco
my A16 experience was less than stellar. the crust was just bland. dead in the flavor department. toppings were pretty good, but the funghi was too dry, and the crust on that one was also tough getting near the edges. as a man who generally just can't help himself from cleaning up the table when it comes to food scraps—especially pizza—i couldn't bring myself to finish it.
there seem to be plenty of other pizzerias in SF to head to these days. pizza nostra, delfina, gialina, and the new one with every variety of pizza known to man on the menu...
Restaurants: Here's How Getting a Good Review on Yelp Is Done
Please... if someone didn't like the restaurant, are they seriously going to go back for a 20% discount? NO!
This incentive may bump up a review from 3 to a 4 stars at most - I think most reviewers are pretty judicious with their 5 star ratings.
Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers; Meriden, Connecticut
i was REALLY REALLY disappointed:
http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=KYBEVBAP7QUlt1LjmatTJg
Dinner Tonight: Sauerkraut and Sausage Paprikash
Sprechen zie Deustche Baby! I picked up some kraut and kielbasa at the store last week, now I can celebrate as I salivate. I stopped drinking so I'll have to go with the Black Forrest cookies. Looks great!
First Look at Citi Field Stadium Food
I thought the hot dogs were pretty bad. Walked around the stadium but could not find something that would appeal to me. The worst part was not the food. It was the offensive padding down "frisk" that a male guard did to my body at the entrance. I should have said to him, "Keep your hands off of me you stinking dirty ape!" How offensive to Met fans. They actually put there hands on you and feel you up to see if they find "something". I'll probably not return again! Not because I find the hot dogs not so good, but because they are offending Met fans by "feeling up" their bodies. Jerks!
Five Guys' Fries Make Me Weep with Happiness, Burger Is Not Bad
The fries are wayyyy overrated! They must not cook them twice, or rinse them or soak them or neither. The fries are too starchy (and barely crisp) an end result. The burgers are very good though; bun has good density.
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I wish there was a truck in NY that served _______________
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Don Draper and the rest of the Sterling-Cooper Ad Wizzards couldn't come up with a commercial that could make me want pizza and Tobasco any more than this one - seriously.