Serious Eats: elron's Profile

Kids Welcome: Bottino

i wonder if anyone told these folks that "bottino" is used to mean "sewage" in italian.

Poll: Four Loko, Ban or Don't Ban?

The arguments are completely absurd...

"One can contains as much alcohol as FOUR beers!"

Yes, and a case of Bud contains 24 servings in ONE convenient package. Not to mention there are PLENTY of beers with more alc. content than Four Loko readily available in supermarkets and bodegas all over NY. I guess when something is produced in a microbrewery it's ok...

"Caffeine and alcohol are dangerous!"

I guess... yet bars continue to serve redbull/vodkas, jager bombs, etc. No one is up in arms about that...At least not YET.

"Kids are getting sick!"

Again, since when do the actions of children (some many years away from the legal drinking age) dictate what of-age adults can consume? And wait... hold up... stop the presses! COLLEGE kids are binge drinking? Really?!

I have another headline for you too: "MAN INVENTS WHEEL"

elron at 12:17PM on 11/16/10

From Serious Eats: New York

Poll: Four Loko, Ban or Don't Ban?

the owner of Four Loko should have responded to the liquor authority with, "Fuck you. Until you show me a law that we are breaking, shipments will continue".

This whole nonsense is exactly that. Nonsense. Since when has the behavior of underage kids dictated what of-age adults can and cannot consume?

elron at 12:09PM on 11/16/10

From Slice

'Slice' Poll: Pineapple Pizza - Way or No Way?

anyone that thinks there are things that don't belong on pizza is a nazi. straight up.

you can put ANYTHING on pizza.

ANYTHING.

elron at 11:13AM on 05/10/10

From Serious Eats

Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: You Ate Where?

Autogrill's are amazing. better food at an italian rest stop than you'll find in most restaurants state-side.

elron at 1:03PM on 04/22/10

From Slice

The Paupered Chef's Guide to $3 Homemade Pizza Stones

if you're willing to buy quality food products (flour, cheese, tomatoes, etc) to eat, you should be willing to buy a quality product which was designed and manufactured specifically for your needs... that is, not quarry tiles. While they do seem like an inexpensive alternative, i'd rather spend a few dollars on something i know was made for food usage, and is one solid, convenient piece, just like mickcohen posted above. Sure, $3 is not even close to $30 or $40, but for me, the convenience and peace of mind is.

elron at 12:56PM on 02/16/10

From Drinks

Cocktails and Spirits with Paul Clarke: Have You Been Drinking Cheaper Booze?

i can't drink cheap booze. i'd rather just not drink.

elron at 7:31PM on 02/03/10

From Serious Eats: New York

What Are the Must-Eats in Your City?

pffff... i know this trick.

no way i'm sharing my secret local spots!

elron at 7:14PM on 01/31/10

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

the free kind

elron at 3:27PM on 12/22/09

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package

bacon, egg, cheese on a roll, side of onion rings (the shitty kind made with minced onions, not the real actual onion rings). everything gets smothered in ketchup and hot sauce. oh, and coffee. lots of coffee. and a little hair of the dog to settle the hangover from the night before.

elron at 3:42PM on 12/18/09

From Talk