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if you havent tried the lamb burger at Clover Club on smith street, you should definitely give it a shot. I thought it was amazing. The lamb burger at The Ainsworth in chelsea on the other hand was most definitely not...

downtownstef at 11:06AM on 10/05/11

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Cook the Book: 'The Homesick Texan Cookbook'

Eater NY for general nyc food gossip.

downtownstef at 2:15PM on 09/12/11

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Artichoke Basille's Frozen Pizza

wow - more fat and calories in the margarita than the dip pizza?!?!

downtownstef at 12:55PM on 09/02/11

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Cook the Book: 'Guy Fieri Food'

I really do like him a lot! love his Tequila Turkey Fettucine and it's definitely one of the favs in our home.

downtownstef at 1:23PM on 06/13/11

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Stocking Your Home Bar: More Rum Advice from the Experts

brinley shipwrecked spiced rum (their flavored rums are amazing too!) and old new orleans makes some seriously great aged rums.

downtownstef at 1:38PM on 05/27/11

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10 Spices That Should Be in Your Pantry Right Now

apparently nobody on the thread has love for one of my favs...tarragon!

downtownstef at 2:47PM on 03/10/11

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AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

going to a super bowl party at a vegetarian couple's apartment and they said it's BYOM (bring your own meat) if you must eat. this would be perfect!

downtownstef at 8:36AM on 01/31/11

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Taste Test: Best Salsa

frontera is also available at other regular supermarkets - i've definitely bought at food emporium and gristedes before, but it's definitely not there as consitently as whole foods.

the only negative about frontera, is that once they are opened and refrigerated, they don't nearly have the shelf life as some of the other (probably more processed) salsas. This doesn't deter us from buying, and we usually go through it fast enough, but we have had to throw out a few over the years because they'll go and when you open (or taste, though I don't recommend), you'll notice it is extremely tangy smelling.

downtownstef at 10:52AM on 01/28/11

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Taste Test: Best Salsa

I agree, frontera is the best salsa on the market.

btw - they sell it at whole foods in chelsea and isn't that right near your HQ?

downtownstef at 9:07AM on 01/28/11

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta

shaved over simple pasta like parm cheese and butter. mmmm

downtownstef at 3:52PM on 01/11/11

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Pasta Mancini Collection

butternut squash, turkey bacon, onion, chili flakes and Parmesan. yum

downtownstef at 6:20PM on 01/06/11

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

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downtownstef at 3:48PM on 12/22/10

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta

cavatelli with shortribs topped with truffle mousse at david burke's townhouse and the white truffle tasting menu at sd26. $8 a gram and they recommend 5 grams!!

downtownstef at 4:04PM on 12/13/10

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta

I've had the pleasure of having the cavatelli and shortrib dish at David Burke's Townhouse, topped with truffle mousse.

And got to participate in the white truffle dinner at sd26. very interesting when you have to pay by the gram!!

downtownstef at 3:45PM on 12/13/10

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Taste Test: Hot Chocolate Mixes

voges makes a great line of mixes too. Their white chocolate with lemon and lavender is absolutely the best (if you like that flavor combo)!

downtownstef at 11:19AM on 12/13/10

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Top 10 Hot Chocolates in New York

Voges is my fav. Their white chocolate with lemon and lavender is absolutely the best (if you like that flavor combo)!

downtownstef at 11:19AM on 12/13/10

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Can Spiced Rum Be Serious?

Brinley's Shipyard Spiced is excellent and so is Old New Orleans Cajun Spice Rum if you want to try something unique and yummy - goes great with coke or makes an amazing sweet tea

downtownstef at 9:12AM on 11/11/10

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