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Appreciate the link love, but just to be clear, the open-faced non-Kosher bagel delight is to be found in Charlottesville, VA at Little John's Deli. I tried to recreate this bacon-laden delicacy at Ruthy's with little success. That said, the classic lox, cream cheese and tomato on a sesame bagel was a winner!

The Vamp at 7:39PM on 02/12/09

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The Best Roast Chicken Recipe? Who Wants to Try It With Me?

I can tell you from experience that the Bread Salad is terrific. Definitely worth making, if you're going to go to the trouble of roasting the bird. Here's a posting to check out my recent VittlesVamp posting about the same said recipe - including a photo of the glorious results!

The Vamp at 3:23PM on 09/14/07

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From Serious Eats: New York

Smörgåsboard: Linzer Hearts; Smoked Gouda; Avocado Tartare

Appreciate the link love, but just to be clear, the open-faced non-Kosher bagel delight is to be found in Charlottesville, VA at Little John's Deli. I tried to recreate this bacon-laden delicacy at Ruthy's with little success. That said, the classic lox, cream cheese and tomato on a sesame bagel was a winner!

The Vamp at 7:39PM on 02/12/09

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The Best Roast Chicken Recipe? Who Wants to Try It With Me?

I can tell you from experience that the Bread Salad is terrific. Definitely worth making, if you're going to go to the trouble of roasting the bird. Here's a posting to check out my recent VittlesVamp posting about the same said recipe - including a photo of the glorious results!

The Vamp at 3:23PM on 09/14/07

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The Best Roast Chicken Recipe? Who Wants to Try It With Me?

This is not the best roast chicken recipe. For years now I have made Nigella Lawson's Roast Chicken; over time I have added my own variations to it (herbs, etc.) but the basic principles remain - lemon, butter, olive oil and salt & pepper; the lemon tenderizes and keeps the chicken moist during cooking without overpowering the chicken. The recipe can be found in "How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food" (1999)

bircham at 12:52PM on 08/01/08

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I just realized that you're making this chicken without the bread salad. Salting the bird sounds like a great technique. I think I am going to make it this week.

PattyCho at 8:49PM on 09/16/07

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The Best Roast Chicken Recipe? Who Wants to Try It With Me?

Adam Roberts used the recipe and here's the link to some of his thoughts. It really is a lot of work for a roast chicken! http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2006/02/zany_zuni_bread.html

PattyCho at 8:44PM on 09/16/07

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The Best Roast Chicken Recipe? Who Wants to Try It With Me?

I' ve always made the Barefoot Contessa Perfect roast chicken, and it is indeed quite perfect. It also involve putting herbs under the skin, but uses butter, lemons and onions. I will, however, try the Zuni method, and make a comparison. I believe if you buy a quality chicken(like Murray's) you are already on your way to a fantastic bird.

Mich23 at 6:42PM on 09/15/07

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Excellent , does not seem like a lot of work. I love the idea of tucking in the herbs inside the small pockets of skin.
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mira at 11:41AM on 09/15/07

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Oh, Palena has heavenly food, and, yes, the chicken is divine. Add me to the fan club list, even in St. Louis.

lemons at 10:32AM on 09/15/07

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OMG, Eliz. at 11:44, did you HAVE to remind me about the roast chicken at Palena (D.C.)?!? THE. BEST. ROASTED. CHICKEN. EVER. For something like $11, if I remember right... Just fantastic. I'm in Chef Ruta's fan club, and I'm up in NJ!

In other news, get an organic/happy/local chicken, or a Kosher one. Seriously; every time I have truly great chicken, it turns out to be Kosher.

Curlz at 10:29PM on 09/14/07

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