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In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
Does that guy really pronounce what as "Hwhat"? I didn't know people actually did that.
Writer Gives Up Wine for a Month as a 'Sobering Exercise'
Anyone who has made a new years resolution could've written this article. Our vices are the things that help us escape a reality that would be so vanilla and sterile without said vices that it wouldn't be worth living in. Alcohol doesn't make hanging out with someone better (except for family), it just requires people to have less common ground in order to share an enjoyable experience. You don't like drinking? I don't like musicals.
A Beginner's Guide to Soft Shell Crabs
My mouth is filling with water while reading this. I might walk over to GC oyster bar today.
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The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
Chichi, you should ask some of the lobstermen if you can go out for a day. It's not quite a brutal as Deadliest Catch but there's also no back on those boats. These guys pull pots on spiny ropes without gloves in the freezing cold water. Puts my city hands to shame. Sounds like you might enjoy it. Great article.
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
Does that guy really pronounce what as "Hwhat"? I didn't know people actually did that.
Writer Gives Up Wine for a Month as a 'Sobering Exercise'
Anyone who has made a new years resolution could've written this article. Our vices are the things that help us escape a reality that would be so vanilla and sterile without said vices that it wouldn't be worth living in. Alcohol doesn't make hanging out with someone better (except for family), it just requires people to have less common ground in order to share an enjoyable experience. You don't like drinking? I don't like musicals.
A Beginner's Guide to Soft Shell Crabs
My mouth is filling with water while reading this. I might walk over to GC oyster bar today.
In Videos: 'Girl Drink Drunk' by The Kids in the Hall
Good luck finding a squashed strawberry alley-cat
Served: Every Night Waiting Tables
I guess my brain just doesn't work that way, but why/how could anyone justify not tipping by giving compliments. I wish my landlord took compliments.
Celebrate National School Lunch Week
Definite favorite memory was getting hot chocolate chip muffins in the morning. Countless terrible memories include breakfast for lunch (waffles were cut with scissors) and when they would give us twin popsicles but dip them in hot water and then split em.
Serious Eats City Guide: Boston
I would also mention Kelly's for their namesake roast beef. Revere might be an eyesore but it's an adventurous eyesore.
Sunset has great taps but the food there is terrible. Consistently.
Have to list Anna's Taqueria for burritos too. Always crowded.
Why You Should Eat Animal Fat, Interview with Jennifer McLagan
Excellent info here all-around. I will resume eating all of the delicious fat around my favorite meat products. All I needed was a little push.
Murder Burger's Funny, Atypically Detailed 'Staff Wanted' Sign
Murder burger is a colloquialism for white castle around here (bed-stuy, clinton hill), for a much different reason. It's still worth it though.
Soda vs. Pop vs. Whatever: What Do You Call Cola Drinks?
Seriously, nobody asked for your opinion on whether you like soft drinks or not, just what you call it. We all know that you're better than us because you avoid soda and are above it. What a triumph. Pat yourself on the back and have a big sip of your macchiato.
Serious Eats City Guide: Boston
For burgers, I am a big fan of R.F. O'Sullivan's in Somerville. I think they are better than Bartley's
Served: Every Night Waiting Tables
This blog is great!! Check out www.stuckserving.com for similar stories!!
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
Thanks maportofu – what a helpful article to share! I noticed that in the “tools of the trade” and “techniques” section, there was no mention of cloth nets, which are the only kind I’ve been using. Essentially, these nets are just big open baskets that lay flat in the water. When pulled up, the crabs generally don’t have enough time to climb out of the net.
Not to toot my own horn, but I’ve caught just as many crabs (if not more) using these cloth nets as others have done with their considerably more expensive wire cages.
Also, I noticed that the article mentions the dock on Patchogue, off of South Ocean Avenue. A good dock, but be aware that it is restricted to Patchogue residents after 6 p.m. on the weekdays (I’m not positive when, on the weekends).
Soda vs. Pop vs. Whatever: What Do You Call Cola Drinks?
I am from Sparta,TN. Like most of the South, we called everything "coke" as a generic term, but there was another, even more common term. All soda pops were called "cold drinks" -pronounced "co'dranks." This referred only to soda pop, not to juices or any other, well, cold drinks. I've since lived in South Florida and New York City, where it was "soda," and Illinois, where it is "pop." I usually call it soda, but can never bring myself to call it pop; when I was a kid, everyone made vicious fun of anyone who said "pop" because it marked them as a Yankee (in our eyes- for some reason there was not such a stigma on soda.)
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
There was a decent article in Newsday this week, link. Listed more places to go crabbing in on Long Island.
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
Oh wow, Tam. Now I am the jealous one. Growing up in New Mexico, my childhood memories of crab involve:
1) Packing up in the car and driving 2 hours to the nearest city with Asian markets
2) Having my dad quiz me with math questions on the way there AND back (“So, Chichi, if we are traveling at 65 miles an hour, and Albuquerque is 100 miles away, then how long will it take for us to get there assuming that we maintain our current speed?”)
3) Finally getting to eat the crab, but having the experience slightly dampened with the knowledge that I would not have crab again for at least a month or more.
Okay, enough whining for now!
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
And you're right about blue crab being ornery little buggers. But the flesh of the others aren't nearly as sweet ;).
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
Oh, man. These off-the-cuff crab jaunts make me miss home!
I grew up in Florida so my crabby memories are of 5 AM car rides, Piggly Wiggly packs of chicken neck, and sand fleas and sunburn at New Smyrna Beach. With a family of eighteen (twelve cousins = cheap child labor), we'd haul home crab, crab, crab and bathing suits full of sand.
Once home, the catch was divided. Some were boiled in mix of spice and beer and the men and children would eat that first.
Our mothers would then handpluck the others to make Vietnamese crab noodle soup or bun rieu. Feast! Sup! Play! Feast! Summer was so exhausting.
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
Patang, I've been going mostly in the afternoon and evening. I've gotten large blue crabs when it's been sunny, rainy, and anywhere in between, so I'm not certain if there's a best time to go. Some of the crabbers who live in Patchogue will go at 4 in the morning, and shine a flashlight on the wooden legs of the pier to attract the crabs. Can't say that I'm going to try that anytime soon!
Mmmm....Old Bay sounds good to me too. Last night I had a New Orlean's crab boil, and it was mighty tasty! I think I put away 7 meaty crabs in addition to biscuits, kale, and a really good piece of cured ham marrow.
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
I've found that one of the easiest ways to avoid their claws is to try and grab them from behind with tongs. Growing up we always had several dozen crabs skittering around our sink in the summer.
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
oh, and yes, blues are NASTY little buggers. you should see how they'll chase the family pet after escaping the bucket (before they end up in the pot).
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
argh.
the last post you wrote about blue crabs started my tastebuds a'tingling, and now i have a full-on craving for a few dozen blues steamed up with Old Bay and sea salt, with a side of beer. and i get paid Friday. thaaaaaaaaanks...looks like i'm spending a buck on a bushel this weekend. :P
The Crab Pot: Observations from the Dock
hey chichi! love reading about your crabbing adventures. i love crabbing on the bays on LI too -- it was one of my fave pastimes growing up. have you been going at a particular time during the day? morning, evening, anytime?
A Beginner's Guide to Soft Shell Crabs
The best softshell crabs in NY can be had at the Bridge Cafe 279 Water Street. Mayor Koch eats them all the time. His favorite for over a decade. Available as an appetizer or entree. Funny thing is if you order the appetizer you end up ordering the entree because they are just that damn good. The soft shell B.L.T. is like nothing you've ever experienced. A succulent jumbo soft shell crab, a sweet- peppered bacon, sun dried tomato pesto aioli, organic greens, sliced tomatoes on a grilled ciabatta pocket. The B.L.T is only on the lunch menu.
Murder Burger's Funny, Atypically Detailed 'Staff Wanted' Sign
Happily, the burgers are as good as one would hope:
http://www.eatingauckland.com/2009/04/murder-burger-ponsonby.html
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This is a great blog, you should also check out www.86BadTips.com
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
I love Ruth Reichl, and I second the recommendation to pick up a copy of her book Garlic & Sapphires. It's a wonderfully written account of her years as a New York Times restaurant critic.
This was a fun video, and if she's actually returning to some part time restaurant reviewing, it'll be something extra to look forward to in Gourmet.
Served: Every Night Waiting Tables
^^Which means you're kind of a tool. Do you realize that the base wage for many servers is around $2.33 per hour?? What we take home in tips is what we earn. It's not like we're making 8 bucks an hour and your $10 is just an added bonus.
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
When people ask me why I Twitter, one big reason is Ruth's ability to make 140 characters both appetizing and fascinating. This video just goes to show how charming and creative she is. I just kind of wish she'd get her bangs trimmed.
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
perfect to keep me from being completely bored at work :)
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
I love Ruth Reichl. Even more so, now that I have watched this!
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
that was very charming :)
In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
She can't act but she IS funny.
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Chichi, you should ask some of the lobstermen if you can go out for a day. It's not quite a brutal as Deadliest Catch but there's also no back on those boats. These guys pull pots on spiny ropes without gloves in the freezing cold water. Puts my city hands to shame. Sounds like you might enjoy it. Great article.