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Last bite on earth: It's going to be chocolate or a carb. Or both. With a glass of wine.

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From A Hamburger Today

Bobby Flay's Burger Chain Opens on Long Island: Bobby's Burger Palace

The best "chip added" sandwich is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on pepperidge farm white - with a layer of lays potato chips. The extra crunch and salt with the sweet of the jelly - Ohhhhh.

Too bad it's not low-cal!

From Required Eating

'Top Chef' Finale Predictions

Oh, hooray! I LOVE Stephanie!

I adore Richard too, and my heart broke that, as he admitted, he choked. But he is amazing and he will go far.

That said - woo hoo Stephanie!

Even if they edited Lisa to be more awful than she was, her food just wasn't as consistent and creative as Richard, Stephanie, Antonia and yes, even poor Dale.

Now I just need to get my hands on some braised pistachios...

From Required Eating

In Videos: 'Waiters Who Are Nauseated by Food'

Look how young they are!

From Required Eating

Are Chefs More High Maintenance than Other People?

Oh please folks, you missed it. The correct response would be -

"Thanks! And I don't hate you, much, either!"

From Required Eating

Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 8: Timing Is Everything and Temptation at Every Turn

Congratulations! And considering part of your job is to eat - you are doing extra well!

I do not agree in the folks who cut out everything, I think that just BEGS for a boomerang effect.

Let's go back to what my healthy, long lived Brooklyn grandma preached - Moderation.

Long life and health to you!

From Required Eating

How Do You Feel About Valentine's Day?

I'm kind of in the middle too. It needs to be observed (It's always good to have another excuse to treasure your spouse, life gets so nutty!) but - the whole diamonds/big dinner thing? Made up, over-priced and no fun.

My husband, sweetheart that he is, is saying "Pick a restaurant you've always wanted to go to! It doesn't have to be small!" But we've gotten burned a few times, going out, spending scads of money and feeling "Ick" afterwards about the whole experience. This year, if we're not too swamped, I'm voting for a nice tasty happy hour at a place we don't get to often enough. Fun, special - but not overpriced and no pressure.

From Required Eating

Valentine's Day Chocolate Giveaway

Dark or milk, depending on the day, the mood, the coffee or the wine.

But not white. Cuz it's not chocolate!

From Serious Eats: New York

Chinese Food, Christmas Day, and the Jews: Where Can We Go for Old-School Chinese?

In Cleveland, and now Los Angeles - Chinese food on Christmas continues!

My folks do take out, we drive to dim sum.

From Serious Eats: New York

New Christmas Eve Eating Traditions

Dim sum! Both Thanksgiving Day and Xmas day finds my husband and myself in the San Gabriel valley ordering more dim sum than should be legal!

It's tasty, cheap, somewhat healthy and very VERY festive.

From Serious Eats: New York

Great Clementines from California Right Here in NYC

With a coupon - we got five pounds of california clementines (California cuties was the brand) for $1.99. They are YUMMY. As there is just two of us, we're having to race a bit to get through the box before they go bad but wow - sweet, fresh, bright, they are a real treat.

(As opposed to a few I paid much more for at a local produce. Ah well, happy I found a good box in the end! )

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From A Hamburger Today

Bobby Flay's Burger Chain Opens on Long Island: Bobby's Burger Palace

So I live in the next town over, and was curiously watching for when BBP would open - I had no idea that it was BOBBY FLAY until newsday reported it. So yesterday my friends and I decided that we had to go and try it out. As luck would have with, Mr. Flay himself was in the kitchen, overseeing and even delivering some of the orders himself. While we were waiting on line, the staff was talking about the line from the night before - around the mall to the JCPenny's, which is pretty nuts. I have to say our burgers were fantastic. Nice and juicy, and the toppings were perfectly paired. We all had different sides, and they all (onion rings, french fries and hot potato chips with bleu cheese sauce [also on the menu at bar americain]) were fantastic. The milkshakes were excellent, with fresh whipped cream on top. I even got to meet Bobby, and he was one of the nicest chef's I've met so far. The menu prices are affordable (7.50 a burger, 2.50 - 3 for sides). This is definitely a place I will visit again. Th

From A Hamburger Today

Bobby Flay's Burger Chain Opens on Long Island: Bobby's Burger Palace

@ohiogal - pbj and chips (I like Herr's) is my absolute favorite!

From A Hamburger Today

Bobby Flay's Burger Chain Opens on Long Island: Bobby's Burger Palace

Chips on Bologna W/ cheese and a slather of French's mustard. Now that's what I grew up on!

I also like it on Tuna, but never thought of a burger, but its got to be good. My only trepidation is the cooking to medium only. Could make for a dried out salty combination.

From A Hamburger Today

Bobby Flay's Burger Chain Opens on Long Island: Bobby's Burger Palace

PB&J with chips - that's sounds so good in such a devilish way!

@Adam - So Burger Palace doesn't conjure up visions of gooey ball pits and kiddies running around with plastic superhero toys? :D

From A Hamburger Today

Bobby Flay's Burger Chain Opens on Long Island: Bobby's Burger Palace

I am wondering where he sources his beef? Is it clean (e.g. raised without the use of preventative antibiotics/growth hormones, etc.)? If so, I'd definitely give his place a try.

ps As per lo82070, potato chips on sandwiches, yum, esp. tuna.

From Eating Out

Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?

Of course Steve's is a pale shadow--it was sold many years ago, and Steve Herrell moved his operation to Northampton, MA, where he's been beloved for many years. Moving back in on Boston is only right.

From Eating Out

Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?

I live in LA and still dream of Christina's...

Christina's all the way!

From Eating Out

Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?

Come to the burbs, children. We have Kimballs, and Bedford Farms, Sullivans and Dairy Joy! You can work your way from one to the next on a tour that will make your eyes and your belly bulge out. But I have to say, Christina's rice pudding ice cream is one of my all time favorites. Once I can find a place to park my car.

From Required Eating

'Top Chef' Finale Predictions

@snailsped....I felt the same way. I was yelling at my TV until she didn't win. Did you notice what a poor loser she was, too? Richard was def disappointed but he at least congratulated Stephanie. I was still pulling for Richard, but he definitely choked...poor guy, I think overall he's more innovative than Stephanie, but she is consistently solid, so I'm glad she won!

I don't know, I don't think you can edit anyone to be that big a b*tch. Regardless of how the show was edited, those words still came out of her mouth.

From Recipes

The Great Baking Chocolate Debate

Ree, you absolutely make my day! i enjoy your blogs, and love your recipes; i will have to send you my "best cake brownies" recipe...they have an entire can of 16 oz hershey's chocolate syrup in them....mmmmm.
one of the things i love most about you...your love for that marlboro man and your kiddos...so refreshing!