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Shopping for Chorizo at Despana Market in Soho
Great review on a place I had not yet discovered. Another treasure house of gourmet goodness described in loving detail, so the next trip next trip to NYC by this out-of-towner will be made even more worthwhile.
Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
It's WHERE?!?!?!?! Heavens when I visit I must check it out. I love baklava too. A meet and greet cat - heaven indeed.
I'm with tdiddy too - that cat obviously samples the merchandise far too often. Thanks for a spotlight on another of NYC's gems.
Global Grocery Shopping in Jackson Heights at Patel Brothers and More
Nice write up an area I don't know at all - so much to taste! Thank you for an excellent write up - witty as ever and SO mouthwatering!
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Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
When we visit Australia (from New Zealand) I always try to engineer it so we visit an area that does Morton Bay Bugs and yes, they are a form of small lobster/large prawn (are they called shrimps in the US?) so must be of a similar ilk.
I adore them, hope you enjoyed yours, I love the recipe and must try it!
Shopping for Chorizo at Despana Market in Soho
Great review on a place I had not yet discovered. Another treasure house of gourmet goodness described in loving detail, so the next trip next trip to NYC by this out-of-towner will be made even more worthwhile.
Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
It's WHERE?!?!?!?! Heavens when I visit I must check it out. I love baklava too. A meet and greet cat - heaven indeed.
I'm with tdiddy too - that cat obviously samples the merchandise far too often. Thanks for a spotlight on another of NYC's gems.
Global Grocery Shopping in Jackson Heights at Patel Brothers and More
Nice write up an area I don't know at all - so much to taste! Thank you for an excellent write up - witty as ever and SO mouthwatering!
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Oh a lovely write up, life, food and history all in one breath! It's so atmospheric and I can almost smell the deli it looks so genuine. I can't wait to try the recipe! Thank you.
Fresh Cevapcici from the Adriatic Meat Market
Maybe the pronunciation depends on the regional accent - some of the accents here in New Zealand are just SO weird!! Obviously this guy is very proud of his stuff and, as usually, your reports made my mouth water. Oh to win enough money to visit NYC for a gourmet food crawl!!
The Lobster Place is a Little Piece of Maine on Bleecker Street
Wow! A mini history lesson, a recipe and an excellent review, I can almost smell the crab and feel the crunch........
Get Your Irish Up At the Butcher Block
Of course ginger snaps are ginger nuts :-)) made since time immemorial by the Ginger Nut Elves. (They are the ones with Very Strong Teeth).
Adore digestives though - this store is definitely in my books for my next US visit - the digestives in New Zealand are lame compared to these! and Black treacle a real standby for any self-respecting kitchen.
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
I love peppadews. Nice recipe to make my own. I can almost smell and feel the store from your writing - thanks!!
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
What a gem - I get its like home from home for ex-pat Scandanavians! The jams made my mouth water!!!
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Isn't amazing what you find when you reassess your own well trodden pathways. What a treasure! Another one to add to my notebook.
Noodling Around Hong Kong Supermarket
Gosh, this made me laugh and want to rush there at the same time.
Wow what a fascinating place and, as you say, throw away the shopping list and dive in. Definitely a must visit when we re in NYC!!!!
Making Toad in the Hole With Myers of Keswick Sausage
Oh yum. Worth visiting the US for....... Another tasty treat to add to my visiting list.....
Cooking With Paprika from the Hungarian Meat Market and Delicatessen
Those biscuits sound amazing! I want some!!!
Using Aleppo to Za'atar from Kalustyan's
Another must visit on my next trip to NYC. Mouthwatering and intriguing - what a gem!
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
There is really a lot to try in this store. The problem is I live far so I can't go that often. There are online websites that have some of their products such as www.gourmetnut.com but its not the same as going there.
Shopping for Chorizo at Despana Market in Soho
Just wanted to mention that Tasting Table covered Despaña's cafe recently including a recipe for its Afuega L’Pitu Cheesecake: http://tastingtable.com/entry_detail/nyc/348
(full disclosure: I'm an editorial assistant there)
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
@redszerostar: Oooh, they are cute. Now I feel bad; not bad enough not to cook them again, though!
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
@mrjosh: Chopped off how? It ended with the recipe, no? It was very good indeed: nice and garlicky, and the slippers were tender and tasted just as I was told, shrimpy and lobstery.
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
aw they are sort of adorable while still kickin it around the ocean: http://hawaiimarinelife.com/images/uploads/Regal-slipper-lobster-front.jpg
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
Since I love both shrimp and lobster, and get a vengeful delight in eating seafood "bugs" (having an aversion to insects), the slipper sounds like my perfect food. And what's more perfect than garlic and parsley? Can't wait to try!
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
This does look like the Bugs I've had in Australia. When they are served in shell, they look like a lobster tail. I def. ate my fair share during my 2 week visit to Australia
@Majorie - Shrimp are very different than bay bugs.
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
Was the ending on this post chopped off? Sounds fascinating, but how was it? Please, do tell!
Shopping for Chorizo at Despana Market in Soho
BaHa those were some very tasty little sausages indeed. I want to thank you for making them for my girlfriend's party. Thank you even more for saving me some! You're the best...
Shopping for Chorizo at Despana Market in Soho
Has anyone been to their original offices in Bay Ridge? I've driven past it a couple of times, and I hear it is both wholesale and retail, but I've never been inside.
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
The Chinese-Norwegian restaurant was originally Fredheim's (or maybe no "i" - Fredhjem? as in home? - not quite sure)- going back to the 1930's at least. My Mom waitressed there and met my Dad there - a Swede. I ate there a number of times growing up in the 50's & 60's and went back in the 80's with my elderly Mom when it was both - the previous Norwegian proprieter taught the Chinese cooks how to do panakakke, kompa, all the rest - and they did it superbly. Sorry to hear it is gone.
Walter
Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
Baklava is my favorite. And theirs looks great. Will definitely check it out next time I'm in the city.
Fresh Cevapcici from the Adriatic Meat Market
Up the block from Adriatic this place makes great cevapcici as well
Muncan Food Corp
43-09 Broadway (btwn 43rd & 44th st.)
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 417-5095
A great cafe that has them on the menu in Astoria:
UKUS Balkan Pie & Grill
42-06 30th Avenue 11103
718 267-8587
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
@Barbara -
No worries. My apologies for being so jumpy. I can't seem to shake my overprotection of my beloved Jersey Shore!
All that said. you may appreciate my review of Max's - one of my favorite eating establishments ever...
http://www.ubereater.com/2008/09/jersey-shore-chronicles-part-iii-maxs.html
The Ubereater
www.ubereater.com
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Thanks for the stuffed shell recipe. They're my favorite. I think I'll give it a try for Christmas dinner.
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Their Prosciutto and Parmesean balls pack a lot of delicious into a 50 cent snack.
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
I always get my mozzarella from Di Palo's. However, now that you bring Alleva to my attention, I really what to ask: who has better mozzarella? Di Palo's or Alleva?
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Ubereater, I was joshing. From where I sit, I can see six pictures of the Shore, not including my desktop. I have been going down for a couple weeks for years, and am counting the days until I hit the Donut Hole in Normandy Beach again. Glad you approved of the rest!
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
I do find Little Italy too crowded and inauthentic these days, but would venture there (or anywhere) for some good mozzarella. And stuffed shells are an underappreciated pasta dish - thanks for reminding us of their sublime nature.
Get Your Irish Up At the Butcher Block
I'm not a big cabbage fan. Can I substitute something else? What if I just left the cabbage out? Help! Really enjoying your column!
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
@krsmav: Thanks for the tips. Will try the Bulgarian feta and the olive oil on my next trip. Sahadi's is endlessly explorable!
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Destination cheese.....and I only have to go a few blocks! I miss La Focacceria...it's where I first had Mozza en carrozza! Please hang in there, Russo's!
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
Once again, you're gonna make me hop on the R train and head out to Brooklyn...nice choice, Barbara! I didn't even think i was hungry til now!!
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
@jlbrach: Yes, the Brooklyn branch is much younger (and larger, I believe).
@hondo3777: Thanks for the tip; will be sure to check them out.
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Is this Russos related to the Russos on 7th ave in park slope?
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When we visit Australia (from New Zealand) I always try to engineer it so we visit an area that does Morton Bay Bugs and yes, they are a form of small lobster/large prawn (are they called shrimps in the US?) so must be of a similar ilk.
I adore them, hope you enjoyed yours, I love the recipe and must try it!