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Alan Richman, M. Wells, and the State of Service
Whenever I go into a restaurant, I always try my best to say please and thank you. As someone who has worked in customer service (though not as a waiter), I know how far that goes. As a result, I think, overall, the service I have received has been pretty good. Yes, there have been restaurants where I've had terrible service. But, overall, I think it's largely a matter of "you get what you give".
New to NYC Burger Chains: The Counter, SmashBurger, Go Burger, and Elevation Burger
I've only been to the Couner twice. The first time, I was unimpressed--I made my own burger and it was dry and overcooked. The second time, I got sliders, which were very expensive. Surprisingly, they were very good. It's the only thing that I've had there that I've enjoyed. The economy being what it is, though, I haven't gone back.
I'd be interested to try smashburger or goburger, which is down the street from me, especially the onion rings and fried pickles.
Cook the Book: 'Serve Yourself'
I love making anything sweet, especially carmel, or something savory with a bit of sweetness, like maple mustard pan-roasted chicken, because I like licking the bowl or pan at the end. (For baked goods, I use licking the bowl as an excuse to taste test--I feel that if the batter tastes good raw, it'll taste even better cooked.) Probably the best is warm chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk, especially if it's at the end of the carton, which gives you delicious, bubbly milk foam.
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Key lime, cherry, pecan and, just to change it up, how about a mini chicken pot pie!