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Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
Thank you rps... I find it completely offensive and off putting. If others don't see why, then that makes it even sadder.
Off the Beaten Path: Naeng Myun at Han Song Ting’s New Digs
This might be within the range of what the Chinese consider to be NaengMyun, but it is surely wouldn't be considered to be such by the vast majority of Koreans. From the wheat flour noodles, cilantro, star anise, etc... its uses all kinds of ingredients you would never find in a bowl of Korean Noodles. Perhaps the Chosonjok (Korean-Chinesee) in Manchuria might consider this to be more typical.
Now to be fair, it should be noted that the Chinese characters which Koreans pronounce (NaengMyun) simply mean "Cold Noodles," so really it could be any noodle dish that is cold.
If you ever happen to be in Shenyang and have a hankering for Korean NaengMyun, I would stick to places run by the North Korean government. It is really quite an experience.
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Off the Beaten Path: Ming Chan Dong's Giant Kimchi Bun
Umm... Not sure if this place is as much Korean as ChoSonJjok run (Korean-Chinese). In any case the name of this spot as pronounced in Korean is Myung (or Myeong) Chan Dong, not Ming Chan Dong for sure.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
Thank you rps... I find it completely offensive and off putting. If others don't see why, then that makes it even sadder.
Off the Beaten Path: Naeng Myun at Han Song Ting’s New Digs
This might be within the range of what the Chinese consider to be NaengMyun, but it is surely wouldn't be considered to be such by the vast majority of Koreans. From the wheat flour noodles, cilantro, star anise, etc... its uses all kinds of ingredients you would never find in a bowl of Korean Noodles. Perhaps the Chosonjok (Korean-Chinesee) in Manchuria might consider this to be more typical.
Now to be fair, it should be noted that the Chinese characters which Koreans pronounce (NaengMyun) simply mean "Cold Noodles," so really it could be any noodle dish that is cold.
If you ever happen to be in Shenyang and have a hankering for Korean NaengMyun, I would stick to places run by the North Korean government. It is really quite an experience.
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Spicy Rice Cakes Recipe?
Perhaps its a shameless for me to be promoting my niece's website, but she has a great recipe for Dduk Bok Ki at her site Eat Your Bap.
This Week In Eating Out
Isn't the McDonald's of Seoul, McDonald's?
French Fry Salad at Market Table?
Hmm... I guess Kate's never been to Pittsburgh, where steak, fries and ranch dressing on your salad is just par for the course.
Chopsticks Aid, a Fork Attached to Chopsticks
Kinda weird.. the whole point of using chopsticks is to avoid "stabbing" things... so this kinda defeats the whole purpose of using them in the first place.
Budget and Vegetarian Friendly?
How about Patsy's on 2287–91 First Av (near 118th). Awesome and very reasonably priced pizza, among other typical pizzeria fair.
For future reference, check out SuperVegan. Here you'll be able to find a large variety of Vegan/Veg friendly restaurants.
Top Ten 'Hamburgers That Matter for New York City'
I still think that the Motz Burger is an urban legend, or at best a phenomenon similar to Manhattanhenge where twice a year it appears only momentarily. I only say this because on the many occasions I've ever been to the Water Taxi Beach they've never actually carried the mythical Motz Burger.
Someday, someday...
I Want This Now: Mister Donut's Cute Cellphone Charms
Isn't Mister Donut an American chain?
Daddy-O in the West Village Falls Short of Bar Food Greatness
Really like the photo of the tables/place settings, great depth of field, etc... just a great composition. As always all the other food photos looks great as well... sorry to hear that the food wasn't as good as it looked. It is truly amazing that even in NYC that finding well executed comfort food at reasonable prices is more the exception than the rule.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
Maybe not the "traditional" brunch cuisine, but my favorite brunch time food is a meal at Flushing's Dosa Hutt including an Iddly/Vada Como, and a Mysore Masala Dosa.
Chefs Dish Kitchen Horror Stories
I once burned off a good portion of the skin on my forearm while heating a frozen pizza in the oven while extremely drunk after the Korean v Spain game of the 2002 World Cup. My scar which after years is thankfully almost gone still reminds me of Korea's improbable victory.
I did also, though very, very briefly dip my hand into the fryer at my first "job, job," while working as a young teenager at Wendy's (a long time ago), but the other events I witnessed in the kitchen are probably best untold. If you wanna see some unsanitary horror, go undercover at a kitchen full of disgruntled teens making minimum wage. You may never eat fast food again.
Of course I've worked in other kitchens as well, which were a still pretty gross and that wasn't fast food. Just forget I said anything and enjoy your meals ;)
Grilled: George Motz Redux
Is it just me or is the Motz Burger of Water Taxi Beach just an urban legend? Now, I've seen it referenced and praised on many a website, and I think I even saw it once on NYCTV, but each time that I've ever been to the Water Taxi Beach (on at least 6 different occasions), they have never had them available.
Perhaps I've just had incredibly bad luck or timing, but I am beginning to think that the burgers only surface during special events, competitions, and foodie press junkets.
Look! Googleburgers
Hmm... I knew there was some increasingly negative news regarding Google's treatment of its employees as of late. However I didn't know they were outright trying to kill them.
Candy Design Gone Wrong
What's wrong with Gummies in the shape of NY State? ;)
On Banning Photography from Restaurants
Where is Susan Sontag when you need her?
If Obama and McCain were food... What food would they be?
This reminds me of the words of the great Arundhati Roy regarding the 2004 election, "...It’s not a real choice. It’s an apparent choice. Like choosing a brand of detergent. Whether you buy Ivory Snow or Tide, they’re both owned by Proctor & Gamble..."
Given that most of our foods are also controlled by a select oligarchy, we can choose any number of brand analogies to Obama/McCain. Like say Sobe vs Pepsi, La Choy vs ManWich, Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies vs Krispy Saltine Crakers...
Scarpetta's Scott Conant a Veteran on a New Playing Field
I second the props on Robyn's photos, and of course to Ed's review as well. What a way to sell Scarpetta and Sigma lenses ;)
In Videos: I Love Egg
Nice! This is actually the English version of a web animation produced by a Korean company (Donghwasa Ltd). The English version of their site can be found here. The original Korean version can be seen here.
Poke around the iloveegg website, you may be overwhelmed by over the top cute Engrish ;)
Korean Fusion Burger: The Bulgoki Burger
While, I wouldn't call this a burger either. In in its defense, bulgogi on a bun, roll or whatever kind of bread, can make for a great meal. Of course to conform to the traditional notion of a burger, the same exact marinate used for bulgogi can be used on ground beef as well, with great results.
As previously mentioned this was already done way back by fast food chains in Korea such as McDonald's and Lotteria.
Off the Beaten Path: Ming Chan Dong's Giant Kimchi Bun
Does anyone know what happened to this place? I went over there today and it was closed :(
Looked in the window and all the tables and chairs etc. are still in place but it just looked rather dead like it has been closed for a while.
Just wondering if they closed down or maybe have moved? Really wanted to try one of those kimchi buns as well as the Ma Hua someone mentioned on another site.
Off the Beaten Path: Ming Chan Dong's Giant Kimchi Bun
Everyone is correct. In Korean it says Myung Chan Dong.
Off the Beaten Path: Ming Chan Dong's Giant Kimchi Bun
I had one of these mid last week after reading up on it on chowhound. I really liked the addition of the glass noodles and pork bits. Definitely a good flushing cheap eat.
I then proceeded to go to M & T where I had a delicious meal then got s**tfaced with a group of very nice (and drunk) chinese ladies.
Off the Beaten Path: Ming Chan Dong's Giant Kimchi Bun
It really does look like a Klingon's forehead!
Still looks delicious though!
Even if I'm not a pork fan!
Off the Beaten Path: Ming Chan Dong's Giant Kimchi Bun
Am I a geek because the quote under the title immediately gave me an accurate perspective?
"Nothing screams glamour more than a gargantuan kimchi-filled bun marked with furrows deeper than a Klingon's forehead."
On Banning Photography from Restaurants
I just got back from Corton. The website asks guests to refrain from using flash photography and cell phones. I accept that gladly. You quote Drew here as saying,
"No, we're not going to stop people from taking photos," Nieporent said. "We'd just like people to be considerate of the other people in the restaurant.""
So why, when I entered, was I told that no photography was permitted. I asked nicely and was told, "no". The host asked the chef and reiterated that it was not permissible. I explained that I would not use a flash. I explained that I would not use the photos online nor for any commercial purposes. Still, my request was refused. I feel lied to based on the website only saying that "flash photography" was not permitted and also the quote here from Drew. So Drew, why is this?
The food at Corton was good but, just like Momofuku Ko, I won't be back. I see no reason to reward restaurants who don't consider my desire for a permanent memory, valid. They can make any policies they like but I still get to chose where I dine. I also chose to deal with people who advertise honestly. Drew said that, "we're not going to stop people" but that is just what they did. That to me is deceptive.
In the interest of full disclosure, the host did comp a round of drinks for us because of this. Still, it, (please, please, pardon the pun, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
all because a bunch of dagos (I'm one, so I guess its "ok" for me to say it....but OMG if someone ELSE says it!!!!!!!!!!)
I don't understand this comment. If a non-Italian starts calling Italians "dagos," is it ok if he says he's only joking? That doesn't make any sense. The reality is that you can say a lot of stuff about your own ethnic or religious group that someone outside your group can't. I don't think that's unfair or unreasonable.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
Oh my God........PLEASE! Enough of this krap. Its a joke....it ONLY becomes serious if people TAKE it seriously.
Reminds me how the director of the Godfather had to release a statement that the movie didn't represent any one ethnic group..................huh? Italian names, Italian and sicilian speaking..............all because a bunch of dagos (I'm one, so I guess its "ok" for me to say it....but OMG if someone ELSE says it!!!!!!!!!!) decided that EVERYONE in the world will think all Italians are made.
Please, stop.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
I was also shocked when this showed up in my feed-reader: "dingo"? Randomly chosen headgear? Not funny. Not even clever. Just unpleasant, and I won't be patronizing them anytime soon.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
RPS and the rest of them are well known kabob dealers. It distateful, but it appears that the Merlindian's competitors have launched an astroturf campaign against the Fojols. Is there no limits to how low those goons will stoop?
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
As a Merlindian-American I have no problem with what they are doing.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
You people are ridiculous. Stop taking yourselves so seriously and have a little fun with it. I, for one, applaud their concept for being fresh and whimsical (take a look at their website) and will be eating at their truck when I am in DC next month.
For those of you looking to flame me, you can begin now.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
I'm not easily offended, but this is distasteful. I don't think this would be taken lightly if the proprietors were selling Southern food or Chinese food with accompanying ethnic stereotypes, and this isn't any different at all. It's even less appealing (if possible) considering the violence and discrimination that the Roma suffer in Europe.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
agreed with rps. They are using the steotypes as a gimmick. I live in DC but I haven't ate their food yet so verdict is out on that. I've heard from DC foodie sites that they hire indian chefs to cook the food, the brothers and sisters are just the servers/drivers.
Street Food Profiles: Fojol Bros. of Merlindia in Washington, D.C.
I'm Jewish, and if a bunch of non-Jews were selling matzoh ball soup and corned beef while calling themselves "Moishe" and "Abe" and wearing black hats with fake beards, I'd be a little pissed. I have no problem with them selling Indian food (or non-Jews selling matzoh ball soup) -- hell, my fantasy is to open a little shop selling banh mi -- but the costumes and names are off-putting to say the least.
Buy Early Tickets to Le Fooding D'Amour Paris-New York at P.S.1
UPDATE: Le Fooding ran out of codes! But they plan to release more tickets this week sans code requirement. I will chime back in when I find out!
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Having been searching high and low for the secret code! Could you tell me? Please? Merci!
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Help! I can't find the secret code to purchase tkts. Thanks.
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What is the code? Are there still tickets available?
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what is the secret code?
Off the Beaten Path: Naeng Myun at Han Song Ting’s New Digs
Just a note: naengmyun noodles are usually a mixture of buckwheat AND potato starch to give it its chewy texture (it's not the same as regular buckwheat you would buy for soba—if you want to make it at home, there are separate noodles specifically sold for naengmyun).
Not using the usual noodles totally throws it out of the naengmyun category for me, since the noodles are what makes the dish, but this sounds intriguing. Maybe more like reimen, though?
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am i too late to get le fooding tickets??
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@carae: I contacted Le Fooding and they said there's a technical issue but a representative will be calling every person who attempted to reserve tickets and help them complete the process. So fret not!
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Umm... Not sure if this place is as much Korean as ChoSonJjok run (Korean-Chinese). In any case the name of this spot as pronounced in Korean is Myung (or Myeong) Chan Dong, not Ming Chan Dong for sure.