Where can I find a "fat sandwich" in Manhattan?
I just came back from Rutgers and my friends introduced me to the grease trucks. Delicious. Is there any equivalent here in Manhattan?
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Best places for cake in NYC?
My best friend and I have birthdays that are separated by ten days. Our plan is to eat (at least) a slice of cake on each day between our birthdays. We want to try cake at a different place each day. Please recommend your favorite places to purchase cake, preferably in a slice-ular form (and recommend a type of cake or two!). We are looking for anything in Manhattan, or anything in the boroughs that is less than 20-30 min. outside of Manhattan, and can be reached easily by subway/bus. Thanks!
Inexpensive dinner in NYC's Village. Recommendations?
My roommate and I are going out for dinner this Friday night. We want to try some place new (we are tired of eating at the same places all the time), and we would prefer it to be in the Village (West or East, we're not too picky) area. We are looking for something relatively inexpensive and delicious, with a nice atmosphere. We don't go out often - and we aren't looking for a sports-bar-kind-of scene (unless it's really worth it). Cuisine doesn't matter - in fact, if you can provide several different types, that would be great!
Also, I feel like I am always asking about restaurants here. Can anyone recommend a good website that has user reviews for restaurants in New York City?
Thanks so much!
Any recommendations on an excellent brunch in Manhattan?
My boyfriend and I are planning to have brunch on the Sunday after Valentine's Day, and I would like to pick some place that will be especially tasty.
I am looking for something moderately priced. I live in the West 50's, but don't mind traveling if it's not too far. Cuisine is not an issue, but nothing too outrageous - the boyfriend isn't keen on crazy food items.
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Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
Local, fresh vegetables. We decided to start shopping locally at farmer's markets this summer - and it has really changed the way we eat. Even the simplest dishes (for example: Brandywine tomato sandwiches) taste complex and delicious.
Best places for cake in NYC?
Thank you so much everybody! I am sorting through your suggestions now, but keep 'em rolling!
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Best places for cake in NYC?
i adore the layer cakes at formerly yura, now the corner bakery on 3rd ave and 93rd st.. the yellow cake is my favorite but they don't have it all the time. their cupcakes are lovely, too.
amy's is another good place to get a delicious slice of cake.
Best places for cake in NYC?
Happy happy B-days!!! And what a fun idea. You are so lucky to have so many choices. I've been to NYC several times and the only one of the bakeries I'm familar with is Magnolia which I wasn't impressed with at all. These are such great suggestions for my next visit. Does Chick-a-Licious or Blue Ribbon Bakery do cakes?
Best places for cake in NYC?
Baked in Red Hook is awesome... But you need to go to Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery (Get the Bob cake and a big cup of banana pudding)
Best places for cake in NYC?
I love the Busy Bee Cake at Blackhound. It's on 2nd between 10th and 11th.
Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
I love Eric Gower - check out his website on flavored salts
Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
Pomegranate Juice has been my one of my most recent enthusiasms and it's now a staple in my refrigerator. It's great in sauces and marinades and, while it doesn't seem to insinuate it's particular taste to a dish, it adds a richness or a depth of flavor when used judiciously.
In addition, it's full of antioxidents, etc and serves as a substitute when one wants to add wine, but chooses not to because it's not desired for any number of reasons.
It's good and good for you.
Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
That day, 2 years ago, when I discovered that I had outgrown a serious allergy to nuts. After avoiding them like the plague all my life, I took my first handful of toasted walnuts and couldn't believe how buttery and molten-good they were.
I add nuts to everything now-veggies burgers, gratins, sandwiches, and ice cream. What a thing to have missed out all my life.
Oh and love.
Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
Various vinegars; I grew up only being familiar with distilled white and apple cider. Now I have about eight different kinds. I love how adding a splash of vinegar at the end of cooking stews, beans, etc. just lifts the flavors and makes it all come together.
Cook the Book: 'The Breakaway Cook'
Paneer. I have always loved eating Indian food at restaurants but recently ventured into a local Indian market and discovered you can buy paneer already made! Paneer is Indian cheese that is more like a really firm tofu and is pretty much a vegetarian staple for Indian food. It has really emboldened me...:)
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