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Definitely ABC Kitchen

david chang

awesome.

Decibel on 9th st/3rd Ave, sake bar. It's kind of hidden so you'll seem very "in the know." Also, it's quiet so it's perfect for conversation. Or Angel's Share down the street if you want fancier cocktails.

otto is pretty great for large groups if you don't mind the noise. they do a group dining package where you can create a prix fixe/family style menu and there's the option of adding a beverage package as well.

paprika on st marks b/w 1st and A for yummy italian
la palapa between 1st and 2nd for mexican.. or cheaper and still delicious: benny's burrito's on Ave A and 6th St.
go sushi (i think this is what it's called) on st marks b/w 2nd and 3rd has good, cheap sushi. it's under a red awning and has a little outdoor seating area.
khyber pass for afghan food a few doors down..
acme on great jones b/w lafayette and broadway has an awesome brunch deal.
village yokocho on stuyvesant st. @ 3rd avenue, 2nd floor. and if you want drinks, go to angel's share behind the wood door to the left when you walk in.

zenkichi's fried chicken is the best. not very traditional, but they put almonds in the batter and serve it with a lemon wedge. so delicious.

woops, sorry. i'll repost in cooking and baking.

i think they're related to tomatillos, but they're a lot smaller. the size of a cranberry.

oh sorry the photo didn't post. but i think we figured out that it's a Japanese Lantern Cherry!

mujadara! i got the recipe from orangette.blogspot.com. carmelize two medium onions in 1/4 c of olive oil. meanwhile, cover 1 c green or yellow lentils with water, bring to boil and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes. drain lentils and set aside. when onions are nice and amber colored, add 1/2 c basmati rice, drained lentils, 1 t of salt, and 2 c water. bring to boil, reduce to simmer. cover and cook until rice is tender. delicious and healthy.

righteous rye from 6 point craft ales in brooklyn.