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Win Tickets to Taste of Tribeca

Dying to try Corton, but Bubby's will always be a favorite.

akharaz at 8:35PM on 04/14/09

Cook the Book: 'On the Line'

Flash-sauteed calamari in good extra virgin olive oil and a healthy dose of red pepper flakes.

akharaz at 2:47PM on 02/23/09

Cook the Book: 'Into the Vietnamese Kitchen'

Switching from milk to soymilk.

akharaz at 1:50PM on 01/09/09

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

I like my steaks like my poker--strip.

akharaz at 4:56PM on 12/16/08

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

After years as a rib-eye man, I've spent the last year addicted to NY Strip.

akharaz at 6:38PM on 12/10/08

Cook the Book: 'Simple Italian Snacks'

When in doubt either marinated olives and other antipasto items, or guacamole.

akharaz at 5:27PM on 12/01/08

Cook the Book: 'Baked, New Frontiers in Baking'

My mother cannot, does not, and would not bake, even if it were my last meal. However, she did make an amazing fruit compote that she folded into Russian deli-bought crepes. Despite my current affinity for the chocolate chip cookie, that compote was THE childhood dessert. Also, compote is a funny word.

akharaz at 2:55PM on 11/24/08

Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!

It may not be the most popular, but brussel sprouts with bacon is easily my favorite side.

akharaz at 12:44AM on 11/15/08

Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'

Guacamole. Crushes anything store bought.

akharaz at 3:15PM on 11/10/08

Cook the Book: 'Second Helpings of Roast Chicken'

Well, I've had the same unopened bottle of Liquid Smoke in my fridge for over 2 years, yet I refuse to donate or throw it out for fear that one night I will awake with a brilliant application.

Lately I have substituted Vidalias or other sweet onion for all my onion use. They are so delicious no matter how prepared (even eaten like an apple) that I can't seem to stock enough. To add fuel to the fire, Wegmans only had 3 left a few days ago. Apparently, I'm not the only one with the obsession.

akharaz at 3:20PM on 11/03/08

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Asian Dining Rules'

I made the classic Christmas Story mistake. A complete slip of the tongue had me order a Carifornia Rorr from my local sushi bar. Luckily it was a phone order, and I never had to look the employee in the face. Despite the avoided face-to-face shame, I was nevertheless the color of maguro.

akharaz at 4:20PM on 11/01/08

Cook the Book: 'The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread'

Easily the snickerdoodle. If only to say snickerdoodle at a higher than average rate.

akharaz at 3:27PM on 10/27/08

Cook the Book: 'The Cook's Country Cookbook'

Nothing beats a great homemade cherry pie.

akharaz at 3:23PM on 10/21/08

Cook the Book: 'Fat'

When I was a kid, my mother would make a New Year's goose and refrigerate the fat. Literally anything sauteed in that fat is elevated to Himalayan heights.

akharaz at 10:34PM on 10/13/08

Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

On a recent trip to Napa, I picked up a bottle of Round Pond's Meyer Lemon olive oil. Its fantastic on its own, but creates a superbly flavorful and aromatic pasta sauce when sauteed with garlic, red pepper flakes, and cherry tomatoes. Substituting traditional olive oil and lemon zest only begins to approach infused citrus flavor.

akharaz at 2:37PM on 10/07/08

Sweet Ticket Giveaway, Week 3: Pichet Ong's Guilty Pleasure Sweet

Alright, let's go deeper. Uh, what kind of man are you? Well, you're weak, spineless, a man of temptations, but what tempts you?
You're a portly fellow, a bit long in the waistband. So what's your pleasure? Is it the salty snacks you crave? No no no no no, yours is a sweet tooth.
Oh you may stray, but you'll always return to your dark master, the cocoa bean.
No, and only the purest syrup nectar can satisfy you!
If you could you'd guzzle it by the gallon! Ovaltine! Hershey's! Nestlé's Quik!

BOSCO!

akharaz at 1:43PM on 10/04/08

Weekend Book Giveaway: '101 Wines' by Gary Vaynerchuk

Tanins pucker mouth,
The legs, longer than the days,
Pass the camembert

akharaz at 7:34PM on 09/27/08

Win Tix to the SWEETest Event Ever at the New York City Wine & Food Fest

Roasted cashews at any friendly Nuts 4 Nuts vendor. Simple, I know.

akharaz at 4:43PM on 09/20/08

What Kind of Vinegar does Daniel Boulud Use?

or even better - i saw it at the kips bay food emporium - coincidentally they are featuring viennese food right now. so funny that i just saw this there!

emoelely at 3:45PM on 06/25/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

I love the SBS Smackdown.

I have a question though - I get Goodburgers fairly regularly and at the one by me (43rd & 3rd), the cooked burgers are considerably smaller than what one would get from 7oz of raw meat. Does the one by you offer a choice of sizes? Because that would be awesome if they'd start doing it by me.

I did a side to side between GB and Zipps about a year ago. GB won that also.

chisai at 10:06AM on 05/13/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

@HeartofGlass: You know me well. I would totally be all over the rings. I suppose we could stretch AHT's mission to include a sides-only smackdown.

As far as Burger Creations goes, I've had it only once, with the intention of going back for follow-up visits for an eventual review. And the I dropped the ball. I did like what I tried when I went, though. I think we need to reopen the investigation.

Adam Kuban at 11:55PM on 05/12/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

I've noticed that many of the burger places you praise have mediocre fries with the exception of Five Guys. At some point, AHT should do a 'sides smack-down' of different types of fries and other hamburger accompaniments. I'm sure you could twist Adam's arm to do the onion rings ;)

HeartofGlass at 7:08PM on 05/12/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

I find if you are ordering a burger and fries from a place close to you (let's say 5-7 blocks, no farther) and you ask for the fries in a paper bag (not in something else and then in a bag, but JUST in a paper bag) the fries arrive still relatively warm and as crisp as they could be. For me, being crisp is more important than piping hot.

AfterTaste Sherry at 4:58PM on 05/12/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

Another brilliant review, Nick.

bessfour at 4:01PM on 05/12/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

Is this going to be a regular feature? Or was this a one time thing? I think it would be neat to compare the delivery of different items.

pastry262 at 4:01PM on 05/12/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

Nice review, although you did yourself a disservice by getting not getting the toasted marshmallow shake from Stand.

ESNY1077 at 1:39PM on 05/12/09

Delivery Showdown: Goodburger Versus Stand

I tried blue9 burger too. I found it to be greasy, sloppy, and nasty, and the patty had what felt like a piece of gray bone in it. Not sure how our experiences could vary so widely, maybe it significantly deteriorates with delivery to the west-ish village.

rodalpho at 1:17PM on 05/12/09

Win Tickets to Taste of Tribeca

Been wanting to try Macao and Corton!

superplume at 12:35PM on 04/17/09

Win Tickets to Taste of Tribeca

I love upstairs at Bouley and Nobu Nextdoor.

tommy27 at 10:48AM on 04/17/09

Win Tickets to Taste of Tribeca

WOW this is an amazing giveaway! I've lived in NYC for less than a year so I'm not familiar with the restaurants in Tribeca, but I LOVE baked goods. So I'll have to say I'll try Bouley Bakery.

greenlove at 4:00AM on 04/17/09