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From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

For Arthur Ave, I just went to Robertos and the pastas in particular were awesome. It was at night so I didn't get to explore, but I am excited to go back.

If are looking for wonderful sweets around Levain, GROM gelato is also a delicious, wonderful import from Italy.

I would also like to second Di Fara, Chelsea Market and a cheese course at Murrays cheese - all extremely fun. Katzs will also always be one of my favorites. I would be less excited by Balduccis or Dean and Deluca, as they aren't that different from their stores nationwide.

Rocky at 5:07PM on 05/05/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

I would grow tomatoes and herbs of all sorts.

Rocky at 8:36PM on 04/16/08

From Talk

My son turns 21 this June: a special way to celebrate?

As somebody that just had their 21st birthday two weeks ago I have to say this would be the perfect present. In fact my parents sent me and my best friend from school to Daniel for my 20th birthday and it was a wonderful gift. I would also love to go with my parents for another occasion.

Some of my favorite meals I have had recently have been at Mario Batali's restaurants. Babbo would be my top recommendation. Great restaurant and I had a wonderful bottle of wine that was only $30 so you don't have to break the bank. They have a la carte and tasting menus with wine pairings available so you have options. I had the pasta tasting menu which I loved, and I believe was 69/ person. Another option if you are looking a little less expensive is Del Posto Enoteca, another Batali restaurant, that has a smaller tasting menu for 45/ person.

Outside of Batali, I like Blue Hill. Jewel Bako is another amazing place, though I don't know if I would put it in the same category as Babbo and Blue Hill. If you can get in Momofuku Ko is new, trendy and well reviewed which could fit all of your needs. However, there are only 12 seats and they only take reservations online a week in advance. If you are already planning now you might not appreciate the uncertainty. Finally, Per Se would always be a wonderful option. I have never been but I have been trying to convince various family members to take me there for a while!

I might also recommend not going on his birthday, since I did appreciate the chance to spend the evening with friends. That said, any other night I think this would make a wonderful birthday present that you will be sure to remember. Also, I loved jonfoxx's idea of giving him the chef's cookbook at the end.

Good luck and enjoy your meal!

Rocky at 12:53AM on 04/14/08

From Talk

Take it with you?

@cybercita. I would give anything to bring cheeseboard to new york... I know we have tons of amazing cheese stores and pizza places here but there is still nothing like cheeseboard.

That said, I wouldn't mind bringing much of shattuck to NYC with Milano Gelato and, of course, Chez Panisse.

Rocky at 12:17AM on 04/07/08

From Ed Levine Eats

Ticket Giveaway: Japanese Food and Drink Demo and Tasting

ramen

Rocky at 7:12PM on 03/31/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book

black bottom cupcakes

Rocky at 7:09PM on 03/31/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: Nigella Express

Making a list before I shop - if I am not focused I can be in the store forever (and of course end up with tons of stuff I don't need and missing stuff I do)

Rocky at 7:07PM on 03/24/08

From Required Eating

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Around the World in 80 Dinners'

Thailand, Israel just for falafel off the street, Italy for hand made pasta and cheese, Spain for El Bulli

Really there is no place I wouldn't go, but that is a good start

Rocky at 8:17PM on 03/22/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'

I'm not sure, but it would have to have a poached or fried egg. And lobster. Yea, delicious.

Rocky at 8:30PM on 03/11/08

From A Hamburger Today

Kosher Cheeseburger: Sacrilicious or Sacrilegious?

To start, I am Jewish and have kept Kosher at some points in my life. I personally do not find a problem with this at all. The point of Kashrut is not the appearance of the food you are eating. The fact that a soy product looks and tastes like a dairy product does not in fact make it a dairy product. Would you mind if somebody at edamame and then ate a kosher hamburger? I don't think so.

Another point: Jews regularly eat Kosher for passover cereals, rolls etc. If that is allowed why shouldn't this be?

I understand the argument that you need to make a fence around the laws. That said, I think common sense and solid education is enough of a fence in this situation.

Rocky at 7:48PM on 03/08/08

Responses to Comments by Rocky

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Also, if you like sushi - I think Sushi Yasuda has some of the best in the city. If you sit at the sushi bar when chef Yasuda is there, he will make the sushi the right size so you can eat it comfortably in one bite. And he makes his own wasabi! Yum.

CookiePie at 4:20PM on 05/06/08

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

@mrsbao - After seeing that ep of Throwdown, I put Levain on my list too. That cooky looks amazing and to have people so focused on their bodies and health endorse (and create) these cookies only makes me more anxious to try one!

chiff0nade at 7:44AM on 05/06/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

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roboppy at 5:42PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

Tomatoes...there's nothing better than fresh tomatoes!

joni514 at 5:13PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

I just went and picked up stuff for garden today. I got some cucumbers, tomatoes,cantaloupe, onions and jalapeno peppers.

hbh3421 at 3:40PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

If I could - I would grow bell peppers, we go through them so quickly. But the deer around here would eat them all and if they didn't get to them, the rabbits, raccoons and other "critters" would!

Tarah716 at 3:18PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

im only luck with flowers :(

klp1965 at 2:48PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

Asparagus, leeks, shallots, 4 kinds of tomatoes (2 heirloom brandwines), corn, 2 kinds of cucumbers (one is lemon flavored), mixed pan patty squash, mixed radishes, wax beans, carmel flavored canteloupe, 3 kinds of watermelons (one seedless), and blueberries. I love growing unusaual veggies

rodeogranny at 2:19PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

I have a "tub" garden and am growing tomatoes & peppers.

bfox74 at 1:55PM on 04/21/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook

everything! Tomatoes, cukes, lettuce, beets, corn, carrots, parsnips, hot peppers...and lots of herbs!

mepolo at 11:57AM on 04/21/08