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First Look: Blue Smoke Battery Park City

Certainly not earth-shatteringly creative food, but Blue Smoke is exactly the sort of place we need in BPC. I'm very glad it's open. That aged Manhattan looks great!

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The Vegetarian Option: Eataly Part II: La Pasta

I agree whole-heartedly! La Pasta is OK, but Le Verdure is the big winner at Eataly. It's one of my favorite places to eat in NYC right now.

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Sugar Rush: Chocolate Olive Oil Loaf at Abraço

Damn you! Now I have to find time this week to get to Abraco!! I don't even need the cake, you've just reminded me that I need a latte from them ASAP. Nothing better.

From Drinks

Cocktail 101: How to Make Oleo-Saccharum

I think this looks like a perfect Labor Day weekend project. Cool.

BTW, my favorite falernum recipe: http://www.kaiserpenguin.com/make-your-own-falernum/ I've been making some good Captain's Bloods this summer.

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Gizmodo to have video of Grant Achatz prepping dinner tonight!

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Thanksgiving restaurants in NYC

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Questions about French/Dutch ovens.

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Brandied Cocktail Cherries

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Karen DeMasco's Almond Cake with Apricot Preserves

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empath answered "Momofuku Noodle Bar" to What's Your Favorite Fried Chicken In New York?

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empath answered "It shouldn't be banned, but should be restricted on college campuses and other places it's likely to be abused." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

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empath answered "Frozen Custard" to Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Custard?

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empath answered "No. Pizza über alles!" to Do you stop eating pizza when it's hot outside?

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Recent Comments

From Serious Eats: New York

First Look: Blue Smoke Battery Park City

Certainly not earth-shatteringly creative food, but Blue Smoke is exactly the sort of place we need in BPC. I'm very glad it's open. That aged Manhattan looks great!

From Serious Eats: New York

The Vegetarian Option: Eataly Part II: La Pasta

I agree whole-heartedly! La Pasta is OK, but Le Verdure is the big winner at Eataly. It's one of my favorite places to eat in NYC right now.

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Chocolate Olive Oil Loaf at Abraço

Damn you! Now I have to find time this week to get to Abraco!! I don't even need the cake, you've just reminded me that I need a latte from them ASAP. Nothing better.

From Drinks

Cocktail 101: How to Make Oleo-Saccharum

I think this looks like a perfect Labor Day weekend project. Cool.

BTW, my favorite falernum recipe: http://www.kaiserpenguin.com/make-your-own-falernum/ I've been making some good Captain's Bloods this summer.

From Serious Eats: New York

The Vegetarian Option: Eataly's Le Verdure

I've been to Le Verdure a bunch of times, and it is reliably delicious. It's also one of the easiest little bars in Eataly to get a seat at. I'm always amazed that every time I eat there, at least one person comes up, looks at the menu, says "oh, it's just vegetables," and leaves. Big mistake.

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Mini Blueberry Pies at Locanda Verde

I love the blueberry hand-pie! It's like a gourmet version of one of those Hostess fruit pies you'd buy at a gas station or 7-11.

From Serious Eats: New York

DiPalo Selects' Porchetta: Perfect Pork By The Pound

I've been there at that moment when the porchetta is just out of the oven, and it is indeed heavenly!!!

From Recipes

Karen DeMasco's Blueberry Hand Pies

I had a rhubarb filled version of this hand pie at Locanda Verde and was blown away!! I love the idea. It looks like one of those Hostess fruit pies that you might get at a 7-11, but it tastes 10000 times better.

From Sweets

Introducing Karen DeMasco Week

This is a most exciting feature. The Craft of Baking is a well-worn book in our house, and it has elevated our dessert capabilities by a huge amount.

From Talk

Trying to find Jamaican Rum Cream...

They have Cruzan Rum Cream at Astor Wines. No idea how good it is.

From Serious Eats

Goodbye, Dumpling

Wow. I'm so sorry. I was a big Dumpling fan. My condolences.

From Talk

Birthday Pasta

I agree, pasta + pescatarian = Marea.

From Serious Eats: New York

Lunch for One: Escarole Salads

I also like Lupa's escarole salad with walnuts, pecorino, and red onion. Delicious.

From Drinks

Hangover Helper: Pork n' Grits at Clover Club, Brooklyn

They have basically the same dish at Lani Kai (I believe that they are owned by the same people), and it is delicious! Turns out pork and grits goes very well at brunch with a good rum cocktail.

From Talk

Jalapeno sourdough bread in New York ?

"Our Daily Bread" is the name of the stand. My wife picked up a loaf this morning!

From Talk

Jalapeno sourdough bread in New York ?

Yes, that is amazing cheddar jalapeno bread, and we get it all the time, but I can't remember the name of the stand either. I'll ask my wife later this afternoon.

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Buche de Noel in Manhattan

I had a piece of one as dessert at Minetta Tavern last night. I don't think I had ever eaten one before, so I have no frame of reference as to how close it stuck to tradition. It was quite tasty. I would be interested in finding a good example to take to my mom's Christmas Eve party.

From Talk

Shake Shack changing its method?

Yeah, I guess I just haven't seen any recent changes. If things have changed at the Shack, they changed at least a year or so ago, since my experiences have been fairly consistent recently.

From Talk

Shake Shack changing its method?

Shack Burgers have been pretty consistent for me. Sometimes crunchiness varies, but I've not noticed any difference in size. I think you got an exception, not a change in method.

From Serious Eats: New York

Fast Food International: Saint's Alp Teahouse

Oddly enough, the first Saint's Alp in NYC was on Mott Street, but is now long gone. I think that space has been 2 or 3 different bubble tea spots since its days as Saint's Alp. They've had much more success in the East Village, with all those NYU students. Maybe it was the more intense Chinatown competition that did the original spot in.

From Serious Eats: New York

Lunch at Del Posto: A Four-Star Italian Gamble Pays Off

We're going tomorrow for some pre-Xmas festivities. I can't wait!

From Serious Eats: New York

Robert LaValva on the New Amsterdam Market

I love the New Amsterdam Market! I've been to most of them, and they improve every time. I'm one of those Lower Manhattanites who walks over with a shopping bag and a list, and I definitely stock up. I'm very much looking forward to supplementing my Thanksgiving feast with booty from this weekend's market.

From Talk

Pre-Thanksgiving Cocktail, what's it going to be?

Since we are doing a breakfast/brunch while watching the Macy's parade from my mom's window we are serving spiced hot apple cider (from the farmer's market, grocery store cider sucks) spiked with a really nice apple brandy. Delicious, and warming.

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From Talk

Gizmodo to have video of Grant Achatz prepping dinner tonight!

From Talk

Thanksgiving restaurants in NYC

From Talk

Questions about French/Dutch ovens.

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Recent Favorites

From Recipes

Brandied Cocktail Cherries

From Sweets

Karen DeMasco's Almond Cake with Apricot Preserves

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Polls

From Serious Eats: New York

empath answered "Momofuku Noodle Bar" to What's Your Favorite Fried Chicken In New York?

From Serious Eats: New York

empath answered "It shouldn't be banned, but should be restricted on college campuses and other places it's likely to be abused." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

From Serious Eats: New York

empath answered "Frozen Custard" to Ice Cream, Gelato, or Frozen Custard?

From Slice

empath answered "No. Pizza über alles!" to Do you stop eating pizza when it's hot outside?

From Serious Eats: New York

empath answered "I'll eat outside whenever I can!" to What's Your Stance on Outdoor Seating?

From Serious Eats

empath answered "Diet" to Do You Prefer Regular or Diet Soda?

From Serious Eats: New York

empath answered "Momofuku Noodle Bar" to What's The Best Fried Chicken In New York?

From Serious Eats: New York

empath answered "Alfanoose" to What's Your Favorite New York Falafel?

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