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The Ten Most Recent Posts By norman

From Talk

NY Deli Gossip

I've heard that the 2nd Avenue Deli is re-opening, and, that Katz's is considering selling their building to developers. Anyone know if there's truth to it?

From Talk

Recent article in NY Times about super quality espresso bars?

There was a story within the last month or two, about some coffee bars that are making super high quality espresso. Did anyone else read it or have a link to it?

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Restaurant in NYC that serves sushi on little floating boats?

From Talk

Will there ever be a newly revised edition of New York Eats?

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Ed was 100% right

Ed was 100% right, the coffe milkshake here is wonderful. Anyone recommend some place a bit further south though?

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Breakfast at Tom's Diner

Breakfast at Tom's Diner, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. I can't get behind whipped cream on an egg cream though. They do that at Junior's as well.

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Artichoke pizza from Dom DeMarco

Artichoke pizza from Dom DeMarco

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Nice to find this at my neighborhood butcher

Nice to find this at my neighborhood butcher. Can someone tell me why no one imports CampariSoda into the U.S. though?

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Good egg cream at Sammy's Roumanian

Good egg cream at Sammy's Roumanian. Real seltzer, and u-bet from a glass bottle.

The Ten Most Recent Comments By norman

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Red Hook ball fields, Brooklyn
Katz's Deli, Lower East Side
Totonno's Pizza, Coney Island, Brooklyn

From Slice

Why Can't You Get a Good Slice Outside New York City? 'Wired' Magazine Says It's the Water

i'd say it's the italians.
that and all the tough customers in ny.

From Ed Levine Eats

Ed Levine's Diet, Week 15: Re-Entry Is a Bitch

I liked seeing your photos Ed. It helps give an idea of what you ate. They may not be fancy, but snaps do the job just as well at times.

From Ed Levine Eats

The Best Gelato in New York Is Being Served in a Tanning Salon

Dammit Ed start taking some photos.
This setup sounds hysterical.

Will visit soon.

From Talk

Pizza Pilgrimage to NYC- where not to miss?

I think Ed's list is perfect.
The management style at each pizzeria differs hysterically, and will be illuminating for a Midwesterner.

The only thing I'd add, is to get the artichoke pizza at DiFara.

Report back and let us know how you make out.

From Recipes

A Toast to the New Year, Serious Eaters: Tangerine, Campari, and Soda

Does anyone know why it's impossible to find the small CompariSoda bottles here in New York?
If I'm not mistaken, aren't there a few Italians living here?

From Ed Levine Eats

2007: The Year in Food Trends

pundtastic

enjoyable article.
please DO ban the herby ice cream!

From Slice

Peppe's Pizza & Panini

Thanks for the review Adam. Went there tonight and had a great pie (the 18" pie was about 21"). But I had a spot of trouble finding the place as it isn't between 17th and 18th. Maybe 17th and Prospect? Mike is a great font of knowledge about where to shop for food in our neighborhood!

From Talk

Sushi - in Manhattan

Yasuda is the best I've had in NY. Beautiful restaurant with excellent service.

From Slice

A Stoke of Genius

use it wherever the hell you want

i'm too miserable to want linking to, but thanks

Responses to Comments by norman

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Also, if you like sushi - I think Sushi Yasuda has some of the best in the city. If you sit at the sushi bar when chef Yasuda is there, he will make the sushi the right size so you can eat it comfortably in one bite. And he makes his own wasabi! Yum.

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

@mrsbao - After seeing that ep of Throwdown, I put Levain on my list too. That cooky looks amazing and to have people so focused on their bodies and health endorse (and create) these cookies only makes me more anxious to try one!

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

For Arthur Ave, I just went to Robertos and the pastas in particular were awesome. It was at night so I didn't get to explore, but I am excited to go back.

If are looking for wonderful sweets around Levain, GROM gelato is also a delicious, wonderful import from Italy.

I would also like to second Di Fara, Chelsea Market and a cheese course at Murrays cheese - all extremely fun. Katzs will also always be one of my favorites. I would be less excited by Balduccis or Dean and Deluca, as they aren't that different from their stores nationwide.

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Don't forget the unbelievable steaks at Peter Lugers in Brooklyn!!

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Keep em' coming people! I'll be using this page as my guide on my good old iPhone!

Thanks again!

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

I agree with the Tottono's/Coney Island rec but be aware that the Cyclones (Mets minor league team) season doesn't open for another month and a half. Also -- if you decide to take the trip to DiFara go in the late afternoon on a weekday or be prepared to stand in line for at least an hour.

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Red Hook – get food at the ballfields and then get key lime pie at Steve’s Key Lime Pies on the pier
Coney Island – ride the rides, play some games, get hot dogs at Nathan’s, get pizza at Totonno’s
Union Square Greenmarket on Saturday Morning
South Indian food on Lexington b/w 26th and 28th – my vote goes to Madras Mahal
Korean food in K-town – lots of great places b/w 5th and 6th Aves and 32nd and 36th streets. I like Cho Dang Gol
Essex Market on Essex and Delancey (Lower East Side) – lots of great vendors including Saxelby Cheesemongers
Katz’s Deli for corned beef sandwiches (Lower East Side)

Don’t go to DiFara’s – the waits are exceedingly long (2 hours or so) and if you’re only in NYC for three days, you don’t want to waste 2 hours in line!

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

Definitely dim sum -- we love Nice Restaurant (yup, that's what it's called) on East Broadway in Chinatown.

Chelsea Market -- love it all, but make sure you get a loaf of semolina bread with golden raisins from Amy's Bread... it will change your life...

Visit Jacques Torres and have a spicy hot chocolate. The best way to do it is to go to the one in Dumbo and walk with it to Brooklyn Bridge Park to enjoy the spectacular view of Manhattan.

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

I second a vote for the non-Tribeca destinations of Arthur Avenue and the Red Hook Ball Fields. For number three...hmmm...Dim Sum in Chinatown? Table barbecue in K-Town? Tough call...

From Talk

I'm off to NYC..

go to Grand Central Terminal Market and shop till ya drop; or Arthur Avenue in the Bronx and have the best bread and parm cheese you've ever had!