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For future reference, the Citarella on 75th and Third has packets for $2.99.
Beignets in New York City?
Also, the Dean and Deluca on Madison and 85th definitely stocks the Cafe du Monde beignet mix.
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I just had the most amazing brunch there...tuna tartare with a side of fries, crowned with a dollop of truffled mayo. fabulous. and for the for brunch in a while...no wait!
Squid Ink in New York City?
For future reference, the Citarella on 75th and Third has packets for $2.99.
Beignets in New York City?
Also, the Dean and Deluca on Madison and 85th definitely stocks the Cafe du Monde beignet mix.
Beignets in New York City?
They are actually a cinch to make, if you're in a bind and having a craving. It's just choux pastry, fried, and tossed with sugar. Here's my recipe for
Beignets with Lavender Sugar and Apricot Glaze, but powdered sugar will usually sort you out. Enjoy!
Best Lunch in Paris?: Croque Monsieur aux Courgettes from Gérard Mulot
In that case, I have to recommend to you Le Relais de L'Entrecote (aka "Entrecote") on the rue Saint Benoit, just off Blvd. Saint Germain (very close to rue de Seine, so you could snack on the Croque Monsieur before eating your steak!) The best steak-frites in Paris. I always make it a point to stop in. The only thing on the menu is steak frites, and you simply tell them if you want it rare, medium, or well done. Then you get a green salad and baguette and two helpings of steak and perfect frites with their secret green sauce. Tourists and Parisians alike flock there, so get there before 7:30 to avoid the lines. Their house red and profiteroles are a good way to finish it all off!
And of course, you have to go to Laduree, on the rue Bonaparte. The best macarons in the city--I recommend the rose and pistachio very highly. The perfect place for a decadent tea. I'll be writing more about Laduree and macarons today in French Revolution if you want to read more about how to make (and eat!) macarons.
You could also buy a little picnic at Paul, at the corner of rue de Seine and rue de Buci, and be very Parisian and eat it sitting on the pont des arts. Or, you could visit the Champion supermarket next door, and make the Paul sandwiches yourself .
Bon voyage!
Weekend Excursion: Vivent Les Crêpes!
If you are adventurous enough to make your own crepes this week, here is a good basic recipe , along with ways to use them to make Brie Crep-O-Dillas with Avocado Creme Fraiche and Watermelon Tomato Salsa , Crepe Salad Bowls with Bistro Greens, Goat Cheese, and Cassis Vinaigrette , and Crepe Monsieur . Also, Tyler Florence's adapted Crepe Suzette looks genius. And a good place to go for crepes tomorrow is Mon Petit Cafe . Too bad Florent has closed...that was the best Bastille Day in New York. Let them eat crepes!
Favorite Wine Bars in NYC
UVA on the uppereast...easy and good and chic and warm
Photo of the Day: Purple Pepper Eater
i love using purple peppers and purple (red) onions to make monochromatic fajitas...try them!
What to dip my french fries in...
Frite Sauce! It's the best. Just mix mayo with a bit of really good Dijon mustard, and maybe some garlic or lemon zest. It is the French fry's perfect mate. Or for sweet frites, I make a maple Dijon creme fraiche, with Dijon and whole grain mustards, maple syrup, and, of course, creme fraiche. It's like a French-American honey mustard, but better.
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Baguette and Merguez Sandwich
Sorry, the recipe link to the mint creme fraiche: mint creme fraiche
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Baguette and Merguez Sandwich
As an American of half French Moroccan descent, I am so glad you're advocating Merguez! It's amazing! I'm just writing to offer everyone two other possible condiments that I love to serve with it: mint chermoula or, my favorite, mint creme fraiche . It serves as a light, verdant contrast to the spicy sausage.
French picnic food ideas/recipes?
What a coincidence! I just did a French picnic feature for my blog last week. It has recipes for a cold "Soupe au Pistou" Pasta, renovated Pan Bagnat, and watermelon salad with raspberries and rosewater. All great for a picnic...
http://frenchrevolutionfood.blogspot.com/2008/06/le-picnic.html
(for the recipes)
or just go to www.frenchrevolutionfood.com and search for "le picnic" in the blog archive...
Cookbook recommendation
For a fresh twist on classic French recipes, try www.FrenchRevolutionFood.com. The recipes at the bottom of the site function as a kind of online cookbook.
Tea!
The perfect thing to add to Twining's Earl Grey are flowers. Scoop some into a tea ball and steep along with the Earl for the perfect complement:
add dried edible red rose leaves for Mademoiselle Grey
add dried edible lavender leaves for Duchess Grey de Provence
www.FrenchRevolutionFood.com for more fresh and fabulous French food...
Beignets in New York City?
Vino e Tarallucci (north side of 18th, between Broadway and 5th) has them sometimes, and on the occasions I've had them they've been quite good.
Beignets in New York City?
FYI... Mama's Mudsliders CLOSED on Dec 7, 2008.
We marked it down for a beignet fix during our trip to NYC from England after reading this post.
But were sad to see the note in the window saying that had closed the day before. All the neighbours said they had great beignets.
Let's hope 'Mama' starts up again!
Beignets in New York City?
My husband and I enjoyed beignets from a few different shops while in New Orleans. We did the Cafe du Monde thing and then we hit a couple of other coffee & beignet shops and thought the little coffee shops sometimes made a better product. Anyway, we did the tourist thing and we bought two boxes of Cafe du Monde's beignet mix. We were pretty disappointed with the end result. So I googled beignet recipes and found two totally different recipes that produced very good results. One recipe was yeast based, the other was very buttery and eggy, both were delicious. I do not recommend the box mix, make your own, it's cheaper and tastier.
Beignets in New York City?
stan's place in boerum hill def does a decent beignet. I second(third?) the Modern/bar room also for them too!
Beignets in New York City?
I agree with Kathryn that the best beignets can be found at The Bar Room. If you want some Italian doughnuts Abboccato has fantastic bomboloni made from chocolate and filled with nutella.
Beignets in New York City?
Haven't been there, but Stan's Place on Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn has them:
http://www.stansplacerestaurant.com/
Beignets in New York City?
Butter on Lafayette btwn East 4th & Astor Place has really great raspberry beignets.. and their chocolate tastings are definitely worth trying!
Beignets in New York City?
YOU MUST GO TO THIS PLACE:
Mama Mudsliders, at 120 Christopher St in the West Village. Really delicious, and a few flavored options. Really great.
Photo of the Day: Purple Pepper Eater
purple peppers are positively popular with peter piper check it out at Foodista
Tea!
Tea addict here. The very best tea I've found is actually French - Marriage Freres. You can get beautiful cans of it at McNulty's Coffee on Christopher Street (close to Hudson Street). Their Earl Grey French Blue is fantastic and has pretty blue flower petals in it. My all-time afternoon tea is their Grands Augustins, which is light with a bit of citrus. Marco Polo is their big seller, but I find it a bit heavy. Of course, the best way to get this tea is to go for brunch at their tea shop in Paris, but, barring that, try all the flavors you can find here. (I've also seen Marriage Frere's teas at Ballducci's.)
At the other end of the spectrum, in the summer I drink gallons of sweetened iced tea made from grocery store tea bags (classic Lipton, thank you very much), brewed with fresh mint from the Green Market. It is delicious and nicely D'Agostino's-meets-Marrakesh. (Tip - My favorite farmer told me to wrap fresh mint in damp paper towels and sealed in a plastic container. I've had it last for over 2 weeks this way.)
Favorite Wine Bars in NYC
My problem with wine bars is that they are just as expensive as regular restaurants, and often don't have nearly as good a selection of food. And that's putting it mildly. Some wine bars I've seen border on being ripoffs. You would think that with the volume of wine they sell they would attempt to differentiate themselves by have a lower markup. So I'd rather just go to a restaurant that has a good by-the-glass wine list, and just order some appetizers with my drinks.
Favorite Wine Bars in NYC
Veloce family of bars in EV - Bar Veloce on 2nd Ave. (Italian), Bar Carrera - next door to Veloce, with a new room added this past summer (Spanish) and Solex on 1st Ave. (French). All 3 have great snacks and a nice selection of wine. Terroir has been a nice addition to the neighborhood as well.
Best Lunch in Paris?: Croque Monsieur aux Courgettes from Gérard Mulot
I wish I would have know about Gerard Mulot before I traveled to Paris in December, I will make a note to visit this wonderful place on my next visit. Now, for macarons! The best macarons are at Laduree and I have heard that Laduree may be opening in the Plaza Hotel here in New York, has anyone heard about this???
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
The best is at a new place that's not on your radar yet but should be: the redhead at 349 E. 13th Street (just west of 1st Ave.) Meg's fried chicken is amazing - crisp, greaseless, delicious.
[disclosure: I get extra pickled onions in my Gibson here]
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
The fried chicken at Golden Krust is awesome!!!
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
Rack & Soul was excellent. However, as part of my due diligence I plan on trying many more offerings from around the city. Georgia's here I come.
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
I'm a good southern girl and I really love Dirty Bird's on W. 14th. The chicken is good and the sides are super swell...It's to-go, though.
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
How 'bout Birdies in the east village? It's on first ave between 9th and 10th. Not only is the chicken great, but the sides and desserts are amazing. Gotta try the peach cobbler if you go.
Favorite Wine Bars in NYC
I third Terroir; second 'ino.
I don't have that much experience with wine bars since my alcohol tolerance is really low...
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
Damn you midtown lunch Zach being all over these NY food related blogs. Charles' Chicken I say! I do agree with you though about Popeyes.
What to dip my french fries in...
Anyone who hasn't tried this:
CURRY KETCHUP MIXED WITH MAYO
soooooo wicked.
What to dip my french fries in...
Wow...so many good things.
Some of my favorites:
ketchup
buffalo sauce
vinegar!
Hillary
Chew on That
Best Fried Chicken in NYC?
Get thee to Georgia's BBQ on Orchard Street -- pretty much the best, non-greasy, super crunchy and flavorful fried chicken I've ever had in my life, including what my southern sister-in-law cooks up (please, don't tell her). If you can get over the no bathroom thing, the food there is so delicious and the portions are huge. Also try the cheese grits and whatever vegetable is fresh from the farmers market that day. Mmm.
Favorite Wine Bars in NYC
Casellula is my favorite as well
Favorite Wine Bars in NYC
'inoteca in lower east side. nice outdoor tables this time of year
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I just had the most amazing brunch there...tuna tartare with a side of fries, crowned with a dollop of truffled mayo. fabulous. and for the for brunch in a while...no wait!