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Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
I live up the block and am always amazed by the crowds. I have literally seen busloads of people stop by for dinner. I am guessing they have great word of mouth for tour groups, maybe because it is a NYC only chain.
I've eaten here a few times, and agree that it is a great value and really a good place to take kids.
All that said, I think I would have peed myself if I saw you (Ed) eating here when walking past.
'Waiter Rant': The Giveaway
It was our anniversary and my wife was very pregnant with our first child. Very pregnant. We knew this would was our last chance to go out for a while. We were able to wrangle a reservation at Gramercy Tavern.
We were placing our order and my wife asked for the salmon appetizer. The waitress looked at my wife and warned us that the salmon was raw. As we discussed what to change to, the waitress asked us to hold on and stepped away. A few minutes later she came back, told us she talked someone in the kitchen and they could adjust it and cook the salmon just enough so it would be safe to eat.
When it came out, she also plated a smaller version so I could sample it "as it was originally intended".
Not a big thing. It's the small things that make a night memorable.
Opening Soon: Brick Oven Pizzeria in Chinatown
This is a bugaboo of mine. Fine it's a brick oven. But is it gas fired, coal or wood? Gas doesn't really get hot enough & I always thought it was the fuel that really mattered.
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Serious Chocolate: Homemade Chocolate Syrup and Milk
This is similar to Alton Brown's Cocoa Syrup recipe.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/cocoa-syrup-recipe/index.html
The syrup is really goo but oddly makes a lousy egg cream.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
I live up the block and am always amazed by the crowds. I have literally seen busloads of people stop by for dinner. I am guessing they have great word of mouth for tour groups, maybe because it is a NYC only chain.
I've eaten here a few times, and agree that it is a great value and really a good place to take kids.
All that said, I think I would have peed myself if I saw you (Ed) eating here when walking past.
'Waiter Rant': The Giveaway
It was our anniversary and my wife was very pregnant with our first child. Very pregnant. We knew this would was our last chance to go out for a while. We were able to wrangle a reservation at Gramercy Tavern.
We were placing our order and my wife asked for the salmon appetizer. The waitress looked at my wife and warned us that the salmon was raw. As we discussed what to change to, the waitress asked us to hold on and stepped away. A few minutes later she came back, told us she talked someone in the kitchen and they could adjust it and cook the salmon just enough so it would be safe to eat.
When it came out, she also plated a smaller version so I could sample it "as it was originally intended".
Not a big thing. It's the small things that make a night memorable.
Opening Soon: Brick Oven Pizzeria in Chinatown
This is a bugaboo of mine. Fine it's a brick oven. But is it gas fired, coal or wood? Gas doesn't really get hot enough & I always thought it was the fuel that really mattered.
What to Eat on a First Date
Had my first date with my (now) wife at the Corner Bistro. She dug in to the burger with gusto. Points for that.
We later went back and saw a woman on an obvious first date eating her burger with a knife and fork. My wife asked what would have happened if she'd eaten it like that. I told her flat out there wouldn't have been a second date.
Shake Shack: A New York Spin on the West Coast–Style Burger
For some reason I seem to recall that you can't get shakes on the B-Line. Anyone out there know?
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
What I refer to as "cocktails with the kids" - cherry lime rickies. the tartness of the limes mixes perfectly with the sweetness of the cherry syrup (though I admit sometimes I'll use grenadine). My kids love helping me mix these up.
A Burger with a Side of History at Old Town Bar
My favorite story about the Old Town is from the 50s.
A few of the Giants were there and Kyle Rote and Frank Gifford excused themselves. The waiter came by to take an order and was met with the reply, "I'll have what the backs in the boys are having"
Dried Cantaloupe from Economy Candy
Is it me or is this recipe lacking in Mango?
What Are You Doing With Your Pee?
My favorite use for urine is to make phosphorus - the cold fire:
http://www.ul.ie/~childsp/CinA/Issue60/TOC55_Urine.htm
And yes, I know this has nothing to do with food either.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
It's a tossup between my dad's lox eggs & onions and a good dim sum
People Getting Punched Just Before Eating
Not wanting to be be an Internet nerd, but isn't it a take off on Kicked in the Nuts?
Real Women Eat Steak; Why Can't I?
I took my wife on our first date to the Corner Bistro. You want to talk about a trial by fire. She dug right in.
We go back regularly and laughed one time when we saw a woman on her first date attempt to use a knife and fork on a Bistro burger. My wife pointed at it and my immediate response was, "There probably wouldn't have been a second date if you did that."
It was, however, the last time I saw her drink a beer.
Milkshake terminology
Okay, so what the heck is a "phosphate"? (Anyone who read "Our Town" hit that one, so that means anyone who went to Junior high school)>
Do British Candy Bars Taste Better? Serious Eats Investigates
Anyone here remember the older version of Joyva;'s Marshmallow Twist that would get hard as a rock and crack when frozen. I wonder what they did to the recipe to change that?
Serious 'Cue: The Only Guide to the BABBP You Will Need
We actually walked through after having brunch at Blue Smoke for my son's birthday. Too full to eat except I had to get a sandwich at Mitchell's when I saw no line at his stand at 1:15 (I was shocked). Too bad his place in NC is closed. I've been craving this sandwich for a year. Did not disappoint.
Got to talk to him for a few minutes. Nice guy.
Pass the Sushi, Dad
My son has the NY version of this limited list. Chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, sushi (Cali rolls only), pizza, Dumplings (especially soup dumplings) & Pate. I don't know how we slipped pate in there but he is discerning enough that when I tried to pass off chopped liver when he was around five, he spit it out.
We recently were able to get him to try fried calamari (must be the breading) which he likes, as long as it's not the tentacles.
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I'm actually a big fan of Alton Brown's method of pressing the sandwich between two heated cast iron skillets. My kids don't go fr the mustard he suggests and they are usually quite happy with two slices of whole wheat bread.
Win your Dream Thansgiving Pies Contest
In the future, you may want to Google your clues before you post the contest. Two seconds after I read it, I plugged the quotes into Google and had the answers. Unfortunately, I read this an hour after it posted so I was too late.
Sorry to be a party pooper but contests like these are too easy in the age of the internet.
Congrats to the winners however, the pies are great.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
As a self-respecting Texan I will never step foot in that place. Sorry, just can't do it especially with other places as easily accessable (but admittedly more expensive). The chicken looked dry - I would have liked a description of the actual meat because I can bet it's dry as a bone. THAT is what separates the real from the fake in fried chicken.
I have to agree with everyone else and say good on you for reviewing somewhere as overlooked (whether I think that is a blessing or not) as Dallas BBQ.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
Ha, I can't believe you did a review of BBQ. Pretty awesome of you guys. I've eaten at a bunch of them and I'm of the opinion that the food isn't particularly tasty, but I think the biggest draw for a lot of people is the "bowl-drinks," as my friends and I call them.
I'm not sure, but wasn't the now closed 8th street location NOT a true Dallas BBQ? I think I heard several times that they were an imitation, and I remember the name being just "BBQ" and not "Dallas BBQ." However, if it WAS a Dallas, then if they were still open they'd have to bring down the cleanliness score here---I once had a roach crawl onto my table. I work in restaurants, and I'm aware that keeping pests out of NYC establishments is a daunting task, but that was unacceptable.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
Thanks for posting this. I'm in that neighborhood a couple of times a month, and although the aromas from the place are heavenly, I had heard otherwise.
I'll be there next time I'm in Chelsea.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
Yes, the 8th Street/University Place site was a destination for us in high school (c. 1986) - it was cheap and fun. I recall the W.72nd street one being slightly nicer than the others. Never had a problem with the food - I think the last time I sampled it was after a friend and I did a "Race for the Cure," and we went to the one on 73rd and 3rd; we were starving. The onion loaf was always great, but prepare to lock yourself away for several hours afterwards.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
cheap date! when I was in high school (circa 1990) it was a go-to date joint. not surprisingly they are still thriving, even in this current age of foodie mania.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
Chain food is not slow food. Even if it does say BBQ.
http://www.wildriverreview.com/wrratlarge/?tag=warren-bobrow
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
@Allison Hemler: It's hard not to do fries better than the Shake Shack, so I don't know if Ed's praise here is on the mark. The truth is that the fries are pretty damn good at DBBQ—much, much better than SS or many other places' fries. I'm not a fan of fries, and even I liked them.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
I used to go to the 8th street one (now closed) in college for the big ass drinks. When you're a poor student, the bigger the better. And I remember all the girls liked to go to that one because Tyson (the model, not the boxer) used to hang out outside on his motorcycle before he got big.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
THANK YOU ED!!! It's just a big party full of hungry people who just want a place to hang out! The food is no good...the wings were not too bad though~ The rotisserie chicken was the driest I ever had in my chicken-eating life!! I almost choked!! The name is what dragged me..Dallas BBQ(i'm thinking texas style slow cooked bbq with all the trimmings)..but it was far from that. I surely will not go back there.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
I've eaten at many different branches of Dallas BBQ. Ed, I can't believe you have lived here so long and never eaten at it! I agree that the food is sub-par, but the atmosphere is fun. It's hard to resist, I think.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
I'm glad you said the fries are better than Shake Shack's way down at the bottom of your post. I would've stopped at that point. :)
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
I'm somewhat ashamed to have eaten here on more than one occasion - and yes, it has its time and place. It's a cheap, low brow fill-up, and i'm (secretly) glad that the SE crew decided to devote today's review to the unappreciated (with good reason) restaurants in NYC.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
This is the best thing I've read all day. On food-centric Wednesday, too. The onion loaf might kill you, though.
http://www.chains-of-love.com/2009/09/in-other-words-bbqs-is-for-lovers.html
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
Did you get their cherry bomb? According to their subway ads, it's New York's best. I would venture to say it's New York's only.
That said, I will say that I have ordered from the UWS location a few times for delivery-- half chicken and ribs is not a bad way to go on a lazy Friday night.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
wow, i had forgotten about dallas bbq. when i first moved to nyc in 1990 my friends and i used to eat there--it was cheap and the drinks were strong. when i did my stint at the new york public library, it was a good place for staff gatherings, because if we librarians were making nothing, you can imagine what the clerks were making, so it was a place everyone could afford. at some point i stopped going there, and i'm sure all the barbeque nuts i know down here in houston would be horrified by the place, but your good-natured review brought back fond memories--thanks.
Dallas BBQ: Boldly Going Where No Other Food Writer Has Gone Before
Once ordered that onion loaf—it nearly killed us.
What Are You Doing With Your Pee?
http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2009-09/fertilizer-future-might-be-closer-we-think
Apparently urine works really well as a fertilizer!
Do British Candy Bars Taste Better? Serious Eats Investigates
i mean the US chocolates cant compare to the UK ones ! sorry!
Do British Candy Bars Taste Better? Serious Eats Investigates
I am from Wales in the UK and I have a Second home in LA, and I go there around 6-7 times a year. The thing I miss the most going there is having Cadbury's Dairy Milk. there are so many gorgeous chocolates in the UK - Mars, Galaxy, Snickers, etc. And they just cant compare to the chocolate in the US. I will say the sweets/candy in the US in great, but the chocolate cant compare.
i will defend the black/white biscuits, they are kinda nice. everyone likes them in the UK!
Dried Cantaloupe from Economy Candy
If youre like me and can't make it over to economy candy, you can find dried cantaloupe at this site Gourmet Nut they are well worth trying.
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
add one more peice of cheese and some crispy bacon and youre set to go.
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
My husband says I make the best grilled cheese sandwiches. You know my secret?? Parmesan cheese sprinkled on the buttered slices before they go into the pan. Just sprinkle then pat down with a knife. Creates a lovely cheese texture on the tops and bottoms of the sandwiches. Try it!
The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
My boyfriend makes his grill cheese w/italian bread. After grilling it he sprinkles powdered sugar on it. He recently made it for me and i loved it!
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This is similar to Alton Brown's Cocoa Syrup recipe.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/cocoa-syrup-recipe/index.html
The syrup is really goo but oddly makes a lousy egg cream.