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I have to agree with VDPloeg. But I'm not even concerned about nitrates, so I don't really care. I just wonder how they can safely dry cure meat without any nitrates at all- I'm not really buying it.

In terms of buying thinly sliced "artisanal" bacon, lots of high end stores carry my favorite bacon Nueskes. You can ask the guy at the counter to slice it thinly for you on the machine.

gillsnthrills at 10:57AM on 06/13/11

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Served: The Restaurant Coupon Invasion

This is why I never buy Groupons, restaurant.com, or any of these other deals. I feel like the restaurant staff will just resent me for it, as I have resented people using coupons at my retail jobs. I just can't help it. Most customers are actually reasonable and not obnoxious like this woman, but its just a pain in the a** for staff to deal with when they are busy with so many other things already. Also, I've never worked in a restaurant, but I'm SURE many Groupon users don't tip on the full cost of the meal before the discount!

gillsnthrills at 9:30AM on 05/31/11

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Cook the Book: Arepas de Queso

Sounds fantastic. Just moved to Austin, and I can relive my NYC arepa days with this recipe.

gillsnthrills at 3:22PM on 05/11/11

From Serious Eats: New York

In Search Of New York's Best... X

lechon!

gillsnthrills at 9:15PM on 04/19/10

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A Sandwich a Day: Big Mike Combo at Mike's Deli in The Bronx

I love Mike's. I work near there, but don't eat there often enough. Winning the eggplant parm thowdown with Bobby Flay was well-deserved. Maybe I will get lunch there this week!

gillsnthrills at 6:15PM on 04/12/10

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Cook the Book: 'Coco'

Thomas Keller

gillsnthrills at 12:30PM on 03/23/10

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The Brunch Dish: Tostadas at Cascabel

This looks really good, but it also looks like something I could easily make at home.

gillsnthrills at 11:22AM on 02/19/10

From Serious Eats: New York

One Great Lunch: Cascabel Taqueria on the Upper East Side

Sunset Park? Why wouldn't you just take the M15 bus about 10 minutes further up Second Ave. to 116th St. for cheaper tacos? Have you seen all the taquerias up there?!

gillsnthrills at 8:34PM on 12/04/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Win Tickets To 'Uncork New York' At City Winery

Gruet Blanc de Noirs

gillsnthrills at 9:48PM on 11/23/09

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Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC

Taco Mix in East Harlem. Best squash blossom and huitlacoche quesadills!

gillsnthrills at 3:16PM on 10/26/09

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Win Tickets To Edible Manhattan's Seaport Birthday Party

Taco Mix!

gillsnthrills at 8:39PM on 09/22/09

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Weekend Giveaway: 'Good Beer at BAM' Tickets

Now that I've moved to New York, I miss Lazy Magnolia's Indian Summer seasonal brew out of Mississippi.

gillsnthrills at 10:42PM on 07/24/09

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Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'

pear and walnut salad

gillsnthrills at 3:19PM on 11/10/08

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America's Regional Candy

What about Elmer's candy, like Gold Brick Egg, in New Orleans?

gillsnthrills at 10:29AM on 10/29/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Despaña: A Superb Secret Sandwich Spot

I got the tuna sandwich that uses bonito tuna and it was outstanding. Reminded me of Spain. I haven't tried the tortillas, but they are ridiculously expensive IMHO. Tortillas are cheap and easy to make.

gillsnthrills at 1:22PM on 10/15/08

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