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It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
And a big thanks to you, too, Ed! Happy Thanksgiving.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
I don't like any of the Thanksgiving food. The only thing I ever really eat is the cranberry sauce.
The Last Chance to Win Your Thanksgiving Pies
Chocolate cream pie, with just the right amount of meringue on top, just slays me. I would definitely serve that AND, without a doubt, a Joe’s Stone Crabs (Miami Beach, FL) Key Lime Pie, which gives “to die for†a whole new meaning. What more does one really need besides these two delectable pies? Possibly a pumpkin pie, but then again why? And as an accessory, I would make a fresh chambord whipped cream, and along with that I would give people the option of vanilla Haagen Daz ice cream. pam@erogers.net
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As someone who does not live in NY, I think PrimeTime tables offers a wonderful service and I look forward to using it next time I visit Manhattan.
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
And a big thanks to you, too, Ed! Happy Thanksgiving.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
I don't like any of the Thanksgiving food. The only thing I ever really eat is the cranberry sauce.
The Last Chance to Win Your Thanksgiving Pies
Chocolate cream pie, with just the right amount of meringue on top, just slays me. I would definitely serve that AND, without a doubt, a Joe’s Stone Crabs (Miami Beach, FL) Key Lime Pie, which gives “to die for†a whole new meaning. What more does one really need besides these two delectable pies? Possibly a pumpkin pie, but then again why? And as an accessory, I would make a fresh chambord whipped cream, and along with that I would give people the option of vanilla Haagen Daz ice cream. pam@erogers.net
The Last Chance to Win Your Thanksgiving Pies
Any chance Karen would consider doing mail-order??
The Last Chance to Win Your Thanksgiving Pies
Ed: When I reply to one of your posts, my e-mail address does not come up. I am just listed as "Edit." Are you able to tell who I am or do I need to do something to remedy this? I went on my profile page but couldn't find any place to put any additional information. Thank you, pam@erogers.net
The Win Two Dream Pies Contest is Still On
Sensuality and eating are indelibly intertwined so I would serve a warm apple pie with a flaky and buttery crust, and with hot and creamy caramel sauce on top. I would serve the pie with cold, rich vanilla ice cream and an ice wine to complete the experience.
Chocolate always takes me places I love to go so I would also serve a chocolate, flourless pie. The smell of the pie would heighten the senses while each bite would enliven them.
Finally, and reluctantly, I would serve pumpkin pie. I, however, would not indulge as I dislike pumpkin pie.
pam@erogers.net
An All-Pie Thanksgiving Revisited
An all-pie Thanksgiving is truly an inspired idea. But which pie is the best mail-order pie? And next time you go to Two Little Red Hens, please encourage them to start doing mail order. Thank you!
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
My favorite restaurant “critic†is the Zagat guide. While the consumer-based surveys are not sophisticated, they give me a sense of the restaurant’s food, service and atmosphere. I’ve consistently found their reviews to be on target and I like being able browse by ratings, top lists and location. Whenever I travel, I use the Zagat guides to orient me to the restaurant scene and give me ideas of places to try and places to avoid. Everything I want is accessible, easily read, easy to interpret, relatively trust worthy, and is contained in one very portable little red book.
What's Your Favorite Food Glossy?
I like "Food & WIne," though mostly for the News and Notes section, and really only for two reasons: (1) when they feature a new food &/or dessert that is available through mail order (that was how I discovered Jo's Chocolates in California), and (2) when they recommend restaurants. I sometimes get "Bon Appetit," but I just like the restaurant reviews and their Features section. And I ordered a subscription of "Gourmet" magazine after I went to Ruth's book reading here in Miami (she was fantastic), but other than restaurant reviews, I don't get too much out of it. At times I have picked up "Choclatier," but I'm not crazy about it's format and I wish it spent more time reviewing restaurants & providing information about places they recommend to get chocolate.
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
Linda Bladholm writes about global cuisine for The Miami Herald with a sense of adventure, and she expertly uses language to convey the sense of the restaurant, the feel of its menu and ambiance, and the taste of its food. Her warmth jumps off the written page and her columns are extremely compelling.
I have been to several restaurants that she reviewed and found her reviews to be right on base. She is knowledgeable about the cuisine of the restaurant, and in terms of the larger context, how that cuisine fits into the uniqueness of Miami.
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
Calvin Trillin’s writing on food, travel, culture and life make me feel a personal connection to him and his subject matter. His infectious enthusiasm is endearing, and his command of the language gives his writing authority and clarity.
Although Trillin’s accomplishments are enviable, he never condescends. He projects a warmth and trustworthiness that make him convincing and thought-provoking. And besides feeling that it would be a privilege to know him (his dedication to his late wife, Alice, and his three daughters is inspiring), the idea of going to a restaurant that he particularly liked is just plain exciting.
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
Jeff Steingarten, author of “The Man Who Ate Everything†and “It Must’ve Been Something I Ate: The Return of the Man Who Ate Everything†is a star among contemporary food writers. Jeff indulged his obsession with food by giving up a law career and becoming a food critic. He is the winner of numerous awards from the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Jeff approaches food writing with discipline and gluttony, and his writing is entertaining, thought-provoking, authoritative and witty. Jeff has been called our most original investigative food writer and I could not agree more.
- Pam@erogers.net
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
Self-described “alpha hound†Jim Leff, cofounder of chowhound.com, uncovers secret deliciousness around New York and around the world. Jim leads an on-line community of adventure eaters and has written for publications such as Newsday, Slate, Wine & Spirits, The New York Times, Time Out New York. He is also a regular contributor to The Next Big Thing on NPR. Right now Jim is crisscrossing North America on a two-month delirious road trip in search of hyperdeliciousness. This eclectic and off-beat food writer will go to culinary extremes to find edible treasures that are cooked with heart and soul.
pam@erogers.net
Gnocco Fritto Rules
Thanks for the gnocco fritto clarification. And speaking of beignets, other than Cafe' Du Monde, where can you get Cafe' Du Monde-like beignets?
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
More gourmand than gourmet, Johnny Apple pursued food writing with relentlessness and a serious interest in good meals. He was the sort of food writer who wrote with authority and unparalleled skill. He synthesized mounds of information, which he had enthusiastically compiled, and presented it in such a manner that it was easy to trust whatever he said.
Apple traveled grandly and ate prodigiously. In fact, much to his delight, he was often called “Three Lunches Johnny†by his colleagues at The New York Times.
Losing Johnny Apple and his outsized supply of energy and drive is a true pity.
pam@erogers.net
Gnocco Fritto Rules
I've never heard of gnocco fritto, and I lived in Italy for several months many years ago. Do they taste anything like beignets before the sugar is added?
Keep 'Em Coming, but What About R.W. Apple
I read the article and thought about how sad it is that he is no longer with us. What a loss. Regarding the contest, can we file two submissions?
I'll Cop to It: I Love Readymade Diet iced Tea
I like the new diet Lipton iced green tea. I tried the diet snapple green tea and it was awful.
My Friend Johnny Apple Died on Tuesday
I heard a tribute from Calvin Trillin on NPR and Mr. Apple sounds like he was an extraordinary person. Thank you for your tribute as well.
Is Nora Ephron a National Treasure?
Thanks for the heads-up about the NY Op-Ed piece by Nora Ephron. I agree ... she and Calvin Trillin are national treasures! And Ruth Reichl (though I enjoyed her book reading of her new book more than the book itself). I always love reading Mr. Trillin's New Yorker articles and I look forward to reading Ms. Ephron's latest book.
Serious Eats Rorschach, Day 2
1. thin
2. wings
3. ruffles
4. plain
5. neither
The State(s) of Fried Clams
I went to Pearl and was somewhat disappointed by their Lobster Roll. What do you think of it?
The State(s) of Fried Clams
Having grown up on Boston's North Shore I can comfortably state that the best fried clams on the planet are served at the Choate Bridge Pub in Ipswich, MA. Once you have tasted them, you will thank me.
The State(s) of Fried Clams
My wife and I read the July issue of NH magazine, and saw the Best of NH Editors Choice for "Best Clams Inland" - The Dipsy Doodle in Northfield, NH. It's right off exit 19 of Route 93 - Just below Tilton. She loves fried clams and since I spent my summers growing up at the ocean on the North Shore of Massachusetts, I know good fried clams!
The Dipsy Doodle is a real old style Clam Shack / Dairy Bar Restaurant. You can eat inside or outside, we ate outside because it was a nice day and not too warm.
The clams were Ipswich and the coating was good and tasty, but not too thick to overpower the sweetness of the clam itself. We got the plate, meaning it came with French fries and their homemade Cole slaw. For an extra 75 cents each my wife upgraded to sweet potato fries, and I got homemade onion rings - both were really good.
We also noticed on the menu that their lobster rolls could be purchased cold or hot (drizzled with butter). The people sitting at the next table had ordered them and said they were all lobster, no celery or filler.
We didn't try the ice cream cones but I did have a black and white frappe with my meal and it was thick and tasty.
All in all we would say the Dipsy Doodle was a hit with our family and since it's only a half hour from where we live, I'm sure we will return.
Jeff
Plymouth, NH
The State(s) of Fried Clams
Have to agree with Baha... Ken's Place in Scarborough, Maine... natives would refer to it as Pine Point... fried clams are terrific and I never leave the restaurant without a clamcake or two. But some of the very best fried clams I've ever had (and I grew up on the southern coast of Maine) are at a little shack in Wells... The Fisherman's Catch. Orgasmic!!!
The State(s) of Fried Clams
Ate at The Bite in Menemsha today and would now put them at the top of my life's list of good fried clams.
Agreed that there isn;t enough salt in most clam flour, but The Bite's seemed just right. Perfecto in fact.
The State(s) of Fried Clams
Hi
There is a clamshack called Arnolds on the cape near Eastham or Orleans ( located on Route 6 ) that has fanastic fried clams and seafood. It is definatleyt worth a trip. It ranks right up there with Lennys in CT and Kens Place in ME.
The State(s) of Fried Clams
Thanks for the tips. I live in Colorado and there is no where to find anything close to a fried belly clam. I grew up near Saybrook, CT and we always went to J. Ad's for clams.
I'm in Boston next week on a biz trip. Last time there, I was disappointed. Between the airport and Chelmsford (where I have to stay) is there any chance of great fried clams and/or steamers?
WIN DINNER WITH ME AND A FAMOUS FOODIE!
By that measure, in my experience -- and I've followed his taste recommendations in both New York and San Francisco, in high-end restaurants as well as holes-in-the-wall -- the best food writer I know of is Ed Levine.
Glad to hear someone ackowledge that reviewing food is something that should be accible to the other 95% of restaurant goers, not just those who like to feel superior. A review of a meal that only 5% of your viewers would ever consider eating is just forgetting your audience or perhaps just appeasing yourself over them. Reviewing food in your mind is for the chef, reviewing it in your words is for readers.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
While I love mashed potatoes, in my family it's heresy to serve it with poultry. Rice and gravy, baby!
But the *dressing* (cornbread) is probably my favorite...
Oh, and the mashed sweet potatoes get dosed with a brown sugar/butter/bourbon mixture before the mini-marshmallows go on top.
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Ed ,Where can I score a lamp like that? Very cool!
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
No question about it, the stuffing. Has to be homemade, with lots of onions. And slathered with homemade gravy (my mom's recipe).
Next, mashed potatoes, similarly slathered.
The turkey is only important for 2 reasons: (1) without the turkey, there wouldn't be pan drippings to serve as the base for the gravy. and (2) you need the turkey for the sandwiches for the the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend.
Pies are good, especially apple with real vanilla ice cream. But so are brownie sundaes - got to get some chocolate in there somewhere...
Happy eating, everyone!
Chris
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you to Ed. This has become one of my must-read blogstops nearly every day!
Chris
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Happy Thanksgiving to you Ed! Have a great weekend and I look forward to hearing all about your dinner!
Ciao, Christine
La Vida Dulce
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Ed
Happy Thanksgiving to you. The site is just great. I love reading it. And my vote for favorite Thanksgiving food is cranberry sauce--you can't have a morning-after turkey sandwich without it.
My best to you
Teri T
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Ed
Happy Thanksgiving to you. The site is just great. I love reading it. And my vote for favorite Thanksgiving food is cranberry sauce--you can't have a morning-after turkey sandwich without it.
My best to you
Teri T
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Ed
Happy Thanksgiving to you. The site is just great. I love reading it. And my vote for favorite Thanksgiving food is cranberry sauce--you can't have a morning-after turkey sandwich without it.
My best to you
Teri T
It's Time to Give Thanks at Ed Levine Eats
Ed
Happy Thanksgiving to you. The site is just great. I love reading it. And my vote for favorite Thanksgiving food is cranberry sauce--you can't have a morning-after turkey sandwich without it.
My best to you
Teri T
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
used to be mashed potatoes, but now it's stuffing.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
I'm sorry to buck your line, but I think what happens in Vegas when the result wasn't anticipated (like a rainout) is officially a "no bet" so your money is returned. Anyway, I have to vote for the post Thanksgiving massive, ridiculous Turkey sandwich. It goes something like this:
A sturdy bread to hold up to the food. either a Jewish rye or a rustic ciabatta type thing. Turkey on bottom, followed by a spoonful of gravy. Thin layers of potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, a spoon or two of gravy. Cranberries next, perhaps some yam too. A spoon gravy. Top it with a nice piece of turkey skin, put the 2nd slice of bread on, and give it a nice squeeze. My preference is to microwave it, but it can be enjoyed cold. Find a glass of whatever wine was left over from yesterday, and enjoy.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
the stuffing before it's been stuffed. all deelish salty savory warm mashy bread with meaty turkey broth, onions, celery, butter and seasoning. ahhggggg. i still get punished for raiding and i'm in my 30's - mom is wicked quick with that wooden spoon.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaash!
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
I second the sweet potatoes, and I second the marshmallows broiled on top. Really, when else can you call marshmallows part of dinner?
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
Pie is a first for me (or fresh home baked bread from scratch); turkey and gravy is a close second.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
MMMMMMM Stuffing
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
Much as I love pie, I've got to go with stuffing, simply on the basis of lasting power and versatility. I'll be eating it for days--warmed up with gravy, mixed into fried mashed potato cakes with turkey but, mostly, just in cold chunks straight from the fridge, maybe dipped in a little leftover cranberry sauce.
The Last Chance to Win Your Thanksgiving Pies
I just changed two words tonight, I hope I didn't blow the deadline; my initial post was written on Friday. Good luck to all, and Happy Turkey and Pie Day!
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As someone who does not live in NY, I think PrimeTime tables offers a wonderful service and I look forward to using it next time I visit Manhattan.