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Who makes the best pickle plate in NYC?
2nd Momofuku Ssam Bar & Vandaag.
I think Ssam has more variety than just 4-5 kinds. I've had shiitake mushrooms, fennel, Romanesco cauliflower, beets, tokyo turnips, carrots, cucumbers, celery all on the same pickle plate.
What are some great places for Kalbi beef short ribs in NYC?
Madangsui (Korean BBQ) or Takashi (Japanese BBQ, much more pricey).
10 New NYC Discoveries in 2011
Is it really affogato if it's hot chocolate over gelato? Do you still get whipped cream on top?
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kathryn answered "I'll buy a cupcake once in awhile. " to Do You Care About Cupcakes?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM
kathryn answered "30 minutes is pushing it. " to How Long Is Too Long for a Great Lunch?
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kathryn answered "Quiet sidewalks or garden seating only. " to What's Your Stance on Outdoor Seating?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM
kathryn answered "La Maison du Chocolat" to What's Your Favorite Hot Chocolate in New York?
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Best hot chocolate in NYC?
Right now, I'm loving Grom's hot chocolate.
Who makes the best pickle plate in NYC?
2nd Momofuku Ssam Bar & Vandaag.
I think Ssam has more variety than just 4-5 kinds. I've had shiitake mushrooms, fennel, Romanesco cauliflower, beets, tokyo turnips, carrots, cucumbers, celery all on the same pickle plate.
What are some great places for Kalbi beef short ribs in NYC?
Madangsui (Korean BBQ) or Takashi (Japanese BBQ, much more pricey).
10 New NYC Discoveries in 2011
Is it really affogato if it's hot chocolate over gelato? Do you still get whipped cream on top?
NYE Dessert duty - any suggestions?
How about a box of macarons from Laduree? The lactose intolerant person should be able to eat the jam-filled ones, too.
9 Breakfasts and Brunches We Loved in 2011
Where's the Dutch? Minetta Tavern, Spotted Pig, and the Dutch all received A- reviews for their brunches this year, but I only see the former two on the list.
Jews on Xmas: Chinese Restaurant tips (but theres a catch)
Grand Sichuan St Marks has TVs but they are usually tuned to a Chinese news station.
When did Shun Lee Palace go downhill?
I find all Chinese restaurants to be a bit of a crap shoot. Chefs come and go all of the time, and perhaps the "B team" chef was on duty last night. Or as my mother sometimes said, maybe he was fighting with his girlfriend. :)
Restaurants Around the Magnificent Mile
Walk three blocks to Sable and have a cocktail, to take the edge off of holiday shopping!
shopsin's recommendations?
Slutty pancakes
Glazed maple doughnuts
Sliders with carmelized onions
A lot of people like the Blisters on My Sisters, but I thought it was only OK (I had the duck version).
Legend Brings Serious Sichuan to Chelsea
@PSFam
According to their web site, the Jersey City one is affiliated with the 24th/9th, East Village, West Village, etc. chain:
http://www.thegrandsichuan.com/new/
There are definitely a few out there that aren't, though, like the ones in Chinatown, Upper West Side, and Murray Hill.
Legend Brings Serious Sichuan to Chelsea
I also thought the Wontons in Red Oil much tastier at Legend than other restaurants. The "wontons" at Szechuan Gourmet use regular dumpling skin, pasted together, yuck! However, SG's cumin lamb is definitely better and more flavorful.
Also I actually like the Dan Dan Noodles at Legend more than other places, because they cut the noodles shorter, so it is easier to eat and the sauce gets more evenly distributed.
Boozy Desserts in Chicago
The Popcorn cocktail The Aviary has on the menu right now is rich enough to be called dessert. Popcorn stock and rum with a salted caramel foam on top (and I thought I tasted some cream in there too).
Brunch/Dinner group in Manhattan
I'd double check actually regarding inoteca LES, inoteca Gramercy, and corsino, as I think their reservation policies may have changed.
Brunch/Dinner group in Manhattan
How many people will you have in your party?
Good for big groups (some only take reservations for larger groups):
‘inoteca: LES location has private room downstairs, Gramercy location only takes reservations for parties of 6 or more
Alice's Tea Cup: multiple locations
Blue Ribbon Bakery: they can seat bigger groups downstairs
Calle Ocho
Chinatown Brasserie: has banquet rooms and large tables
Cookshop: booths and tables that can seat 6
The Dutch: not sure the max but I definitely saw a party of 6 a few weekends ago
Five Points: booths for larger groups but max at 8 or so
Freemans: private room
Jane: private room
Landmarc: try both Tribeca and Time Warner Center locations
Market Table
Markt
Morandi
Park Ave Spring: aka Park Avenue Summer aka Park Avenue Fall aka Park Avenue Winter as the seasons change
Pastis: communal table
Prune: they have one big table downstairs
Public: semi-private long table area
Schiller’s: I do think Balthazar and Pastis are better, though
The Smith: they also have a private room
Stanton Social: booths, upstairs bar/lounge area
Tia Pol: private room
NYC Dinner for Girlfriend's Birthday
Is this for a weekday? Weekend? Are you wiling to eat on the earlier side or the later side?
Craft and Blue Hill are pretty hard to get into if you're booking for a week or two from now.
I would recommend Mas Farmhouse or Hearth.
Di Fara: Rant and Response
I want to know exactly how Girl Slice knows what it is like to EAT IN A COAL MINE. I feel somewhat responsible for this post because I brought up the subject of Di Fara to Girl Slice a few weeks ago at a party. Sorry, Adam.
BTW, I actually found Di Fara to be a bit cold when going a few weeks ago -- the door was hanging wide open. Too much fresh air!
Help: Need Manhattan brunch ideas -- West side!
Cookshop is showing as booked until 2pm on OpenTable right now (they leave a fair amount of tables for walk-in patrons).
Jane has only 11am and 1:30pm for tables of 5; also they serve Saturday lunch with a few breakfast items thrown in, if that matters to you.
I would look into:
Locanda Verde - I've seen strollers in there and it's a hotel restaurant, so presumably they have a high chair, call for availability
Perilla - showing 12pm availability on OT right now, the staff are very sweet and I believe they have 2 high chairs
Hundred Acres - same people who do Cookshop, has 12pm or 1:30pm right now
Landmarc Tribeca or Time Warner Center - they only take reservations for parties of 6 and I'm not sure if your young one "counts"
Tertulia - the brunch service is pretty new, saw some kids in there a few weeks ago
Lure - the food isn't amazing (just good) but the space is fairly large, but I'm not sure if I've seen kids in there before. The burger is excellent though.
Non-brunch lunch options:
Lupa has 12:45 on OT.
Otto is pretty open.
As is Po on OpenTable.
Mas (La Grillade) Needs A Bit More
@jmarden: Try Takashi, only a few blocks away, for excellent, high quality grilled beef. It's the closest I've found to Asador Extebarri.
Good Coffee Spots in Midtown West
Try Zibetto Espresso Bar at 1385 6th Ave (between 56th and 57th). Excellent espresso, no seating.
My All-Pie Thanksgiving Fantasy
Well said, Jim-Bob. Well said.
Where to Take Tourist Visitors for NYC Pizza
I'd add on maybe some suggestions on where to go near the AMNH and MoMA.
Distilling flavored Vodkas
I would be careful with the basil and mint. They will wilt quickly and start to leech bitter stuff into the vodka. There's a discussion between some pro bartenders on eGullet. I think a 15 minute infusion is recommended.
For crystallized ginger, I don't think enough ginger flavor would get into the vodka. Dried ginger is always weaker than fresh. And you would have a harder time using the final product. You can always add sugar later to a cocktail... Harder to remove it.
New York's Most Outrageous $
Too bad the OJ is the only good thing I've ever had at Norma's!
I nominate the $8 pretzel at the Standard Biergarten. It's huge but not big enough to justify the price tag when compared to Sigmund or Cafe Katja.
Have been away all summer.
The Eater "Where to Eat Right Now" heat map may help.
Have you checked out the staff reviews for New York?
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Polls
kathryn answered "I'll buy a cupcake once in awhile. " to Do You Care About Cupcakes?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM
kathryn answered "30 minutes is pushing it. " to How Long Is Too Long for a Great Lunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 20, 2010 at 11:15 AM
kathryn answered "Quiet sidewalks or garden seating only. " to What's Your Stance on Outdoor Seating?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM
kathryn answered "La Maison du Chocolat" to What's Your Favorite Hot Chocolate in New York?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, December 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Right now, I'm loving Grom's hot chocolate.