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A Bland Burger at The Stand in Encino, California
why would you go to a place that specializes in Hot Dogs for a hamburger? FAIL
Watch It with Us: 'Top Chef Masters' Ep. 7: Let the Competition Begin
Ed Levine is correct in his comments
Show is hitting its stride -- unlike Top Chef there doesn't seem to be producer manipulation of keeping the most interesting chef around.
The best chef wins. period.
Is Los Angeles the Best Jewish Deli Town?
Langers tops NYC delis - i've tried them all
no whining from new yorkers - it's fact, sorry.
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A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
bruger is very good at bowery bar
A Bland Burger at The Stand in Encino, California
why would you go to a place that specializes in Hot Dogs for a hamburger? FAIL
Watch It with Us: 'Top Chef Masters' Ep. 7: Let the Competition Begin
Ed Levine is correct in his comments
Show is hitting its stride -- unlike Top Chef there doesn't seem to be producer manipulation of keeping the most interesting chef around.
The best chef wins. period.
Is Los Angeles the Best Jewish Deli Town?
Langers tops NYC delis - i've tried them all
no whining from new yorkers - it's fact, sorry.
Watch It with Us: 'The Next Food Network Star,' Episode 8
outcome was great!!!!!!!!!!! There was no way Debbie could have been a food net star with all her backstabbing and lying
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
braised short rib patty melt
Making Peeps from Scratch: Interview with Chef Brian Robinson
is it just me but these peep postings on all these food blogs is so uninteresting....who cares? they are funny tasting marshmallow...I read this (and other blogs) to hear what is going on in the world of food...Is Peeps even food or processed junk (rhetorical question as i'm not interested in the answer)
Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard
Best Pizza Eva -especially fennell sausage -- there are haters out there but they obviously know nothing
'Top Chef' Season 5, Finale: All Bets Are Off
Dingo - it's called a DVR - you may want to check it out - an amazing invention
'Top Chef' Season 5, Finale: All Bets Are Off
Yesterday:
"it's hosea -- listen to the commercial - it says something to the effect of -- if you think you know Top Chef you're wrong -- so if everyone is putting their money on Stefan or Carla -- I'm going with Hosea"
radman123 at 12:48PM on 02/25/09
Today: I'm right - the only one to predict it on the board. Yay ME!
Handicapping 'Top Chef' Season 5 Finale
it's hosea -- listen to the commercial - it says something to the effect of -- if you think you know Top Chef you're wrong -- so if everyone is putting their money on Stefan or Carla -- I'm going with Hosea
V-Day Giveaway: Praise the Lard Box from Zingerman's
O boy time to write another pork poem
Y can't you just give me the prize?
'Top Chef' Season 5, Episode 11: One Fish, Two Fish, Another Bloody Fish
TOBY's GOTTA GO -- and here is a prediction -- I guarantee after they kick him off the show (which they will) ...years from now he will write another book and say how he conned the biggest American food tv show, Top Chef into allowing him to be a judge (read his first book and you will know what i mean)
i cringe anytime he is about to say something. It is like a SNL skit where every 30 seconds some annoying character tries to use a catchphrase.
Eric ripert was cool
Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: Snow's Barbecue Brisket
give me brisket now
contest is all mine i say
because i'm too cheap
'Top Chef' Season 5, Episode 9: 'It Amused My Bouche'
Hello people -- anyone (including you Tom) who says the elimanted contestant is who performed the worst is fooling you
First Leah's team should have been at the chopping block -- but becuase there was a storyline a brewing (the lame romance) -- the judges saved them for another day
Second, Carla has emerged as a personality -- she should have gone home -- two inedible desserts -- but because she fun and the other (Radikha) is a bore -- guess who went home
still liked episode though...but we are on to you producers -- get rid of the worst and forget about storylines
go head Tom -- try to defend last night's elimination
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
with honey mustard on a everything bagel
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
bagels with whitefish salad and a little cream cheese
Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard
I think Mozza is great. But I actually like the taste of the Pizza at Bottega Louie better. It seems more classic NY pizza then trendy Mozza and is much cheaper!
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
can you really take a burger served with an english muffin seriously?
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
Get the mussels next time. They are really good.
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
Aside from the all-too-frequent overcooking problem, the Bowery's burger is absoultely in the ballpark of those places. Do I rank it *higher* than Lucky Devil's, Umami, or Comme Ca? No, but it's also not spam on a bun. I do prefer the Bowery to 25 Degrees, which is all style, little substance. It's hands down better than Boho, and, though I live upstairs, and enjoy getting a cocktail there, I don't even consider the burger at Hungry Cat anymore. It's simply impossible to eat with one's hands, and more about the secondary ingredients than the actual burger.
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
@millions isn't actually comparing the burger you get at bowery to the one you get at Lucky Devils, 25 Degrees, Comme Ca or Hungry Cat are they? well... in my book it can only be "compared" to those others when it comes to price... to imply by this price comparison that it also "compares" in quality and taste... well, that is a bit of a stretch (to say the least)...
that said, i rarely go to those other places either (for burgers) for the very reason that they are overpriced, despite the fact the ones i mentioned make a damn good burger... i'm sorry, i may just be a bit of a tightwad, but there are just too many good burgers under $9, even under $6, in this town to overpay and not have the burger taste that much better...
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
I know I am going to get killed on this, but personally, I really like a properly toasted English muffin with a burger. Better than a perfect bun? No, but when the burger tends to the thinner variety rather than the thicker, and the condiments are limited to raw red onion and mustard, well, I like it. Green's Pharmacy in Palm Beach will do this for you, and I have been eating this there for 30+ years. It really is good. Oh, and burgers run, at the most, $8, and you have to work to spend this much. Most run about $6. As a bonus, the malts and the onion rings are the real deal, too. I guess I have to make a run up there this weekend, effete or not.
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
In fairness, you ordered the onions and a coke (at a BAR).
Cost of a cheeseburger and fries before tax+tip:
Bowery: $13.50
Lucky Devil's: $14.50
25 Degrees: $14.50
Boho: $15
Comme Ca: $16
Hungry Cat: $16
Umami is $12, but they have no liquor license. The cost is pretty standard or below for this type of burger artound town. That said, I'm over it because they overcook it EVERY single time.
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
English Muffins are for breakfast or an effete sandwich...NOT a hamburger! Meat, bun, cheese, veggies of choice and condiments...THAT'S a burger. And it shouldn't cost $20!
A New York-ish Burger at The Bowery in Hollywood
disappointed to hear the burgers are going for $20+++. I honestly did believe "only in New York!" and, agreed, they should be stellar.. there is way too much meat on that burger anyway in my view.
Watch It with Us: 'Top Chef Masters' Ep. 7: Let the Competition Begin
@Howlandwolfe
I'm pretty sure you're seeing Hubert Keller's name, possibly overlapping someone else's as it zooms by.
Is Los Angeles the Best Jewish Deli Town?
I'm feeling a pretty heavy "basin bias" in these comments. Langer's and Canter's are certainly delicious. But it's tough to beat LA's #1 deli for the last 15 years -- Brent's in Northridge. Of course, it does mean braving the 405 (and the Valley). But trust me... it's worth it.
Is Los Angeles the Best Jewish Deli Town?
Hmm. Arts is still #1, maybe Cantors.....Nate n Als? Juniors? No way...mass produced drek
Watch It with Us: 'The Next Food Network Star,' Episode 8
Maybe they need to let them both win so we get the culinary school grad and the "harried housewife" doing a combo show. I doubt I'd watch either one of them, though. Alton Brown has the goods.
A Bland Burger at The Stand in Encino, California
@radman123 - I am always willing to listen to constructive criticism, but I am going to have to side with @iheartcheese (and myself) on this one. As noted above, The Stand is explicit in its billing. It calls itself a "classic American" restaurant and lists burgers, chicken, and sausages along with dogs when describing the food they want to be known for. The don't simply have a burger on their menu, they have a whole section of their menu devoted to them. I would say that The Stand is best known for dogs, but I think that has as much to do with the fact that they do dogs better than the other menu items (and cheaper than most places!). As for why I'd choose to go to a particular resto for a burger - @iheartcheese gets it right, we are here to investigate burgers wherever they are served.
A Bland Burger at The Stand in Encino, California
The Stand bills itself as a classic American restaurant-- it's not just a hot dog place. Regardless, the idea that you can't get a good burger anywhere (let alone a place that specializes in another meat/bun/condiment iteration) seems mindless. And I like many of these reviews for that very reason-- they often lead me to the non-obvious places and sometimes, the non-obvious burgers are the best.
Watch It with Us: 'The Next Food Network Star,' Episode 8
The Food Network really does need more ethnic content. Where's the Indian, Chinese, Korean?
Watch It with Us: 'The Next Food Network Star,' Episode 8
Debbie was not an asian chef. She is a southern cook with some vague concepts of Korean cuisine.
Watch It with Us: 'The Next Food Network Star,' Episode 8
I guess I'm in the minority here being disappointed with their decision. Jeffrey's risotto was inedible! C'mon! I do think Melissa is going to take it all but I thought Debbie could have given her a run for her money, whereas Melissa is going to kick Jeffrey's ass and that's not compelling TV to me. It's clear they want Melissa and didn't want her to have any stiff competition.
Jeffrey may be really competent but he's boring. I think Melissa's super talented but I don't think she's going to bring anything new, we have plenty of shows on FN catered to the busy home cook. Debbie wasn't perfect but she was good in front of the camera and I would have liked to see an Asian chef added to FN's super white mix.
And yes the whole thing is a joke. Who watches Aaron's show?
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
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Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
i love pita, potato chips and mustard
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
Mike's Deli in Chelsea, Michigan makes the best sandwiches! Swank on the Grill is my favorite: bacon and sharp orange cheddar cheese with honey mustard and raspberry jam...grilled to perfection on challah bread and served with a giant pickle. MMMmmmmm...They should make that one!
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
pulled pork! I'm always looking for a new recipe!
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
something with squid i dont know what but a squid sandwich would make me wet my pants
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
grilled pork belly marinated in sesame oil and garlic, pickled daikon and lettuce
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
Boursin cheese spread on both sides of a rich raisin bread with a generous portion of an applewood smoked bacon, a slice of pineapple grilled with rum and brown sugar, and slices of cucumber.
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bruger is very good at bowery bar