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Good news - La Caridad is opening again on 78th and Broadway. They cut the restaurant in half - back to it's original size before they expanded it to 2 storefronts.

They have the best Special Fried Rice I've ever had. Chunks (yes, chunks) of ham, roast pork and lots of shrimp - I mean lots. I always have them add even more - ask for $1-2 more extra shrimp or shrimp and roast pork - you won't believe what they send. Fantastic.

red at 10:45AM on 10/04/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

I never make or order them with lettuce. I always leave it off. They're extra good on challah bread.

Cheesecake Factory makes a Shrimp Club. I had it the first time I ate there I've never even tried anything else, it's so delicious.. Grilled shrimp, tomato, bacon and a special herbed garlicky mayo that takes it up another notch. They serve it on a challah/brioche type buttered toasted bread. It kind of puts a normal BLT to shame:) Oh - it has lettuce but I order it without. I also ask them to take out the middle slice of bread - it's just too much bread and an enormous sandwich.

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red at 2:22PM on 08/14/06

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Russ & Daughters or Barney Greengrass?

A man after my own heart:) Everyone gets the lox/nova eggs and onions - the sturgeon egg and onions is 1000X better - heaven on a plate.

I'm not sure why my name isn't showing up.

red at 3:28PM on 06/28/06

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Ruby Foo's is now a good neighborhood restaurant.

I just looked at the menu. It's a shame they turned the Taramind ribs into a main plate for $16. They used to be on the dim sum part of the menu for less than $10.

red at 3:53PM on 06/08/06

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From Serious Eats: New York

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Good news - La Caridad is opening again on 78th and Broadway. They cut the restaurant in half - back to it's original size before they expanded it to 2 storefronts.

They have the best Special Fried Rice I've ever had. Chunks (yes, chunks) of ham, roast pork and lots of shrimp - I mean lots. I always have them add even more - ask for $1-2 more extra shrimp or shrimp and roast pork - you won't believe what they send. Fantastic.

red at 10:45AM on 10/04/06

From Serious Eats: New York

Does a BLT Need the L?

I never make or order them with lettuce. I always leave it off. They're extra good on challah bread.

Cheesecake Factory makes a Shrimp Club. I had it the first time I ate there I've never even tried anything else, it's so delicious.. Grilled shrimp, tomato, bacon and a special herbed garlicky mayo that takes it up another notch. They serve it on a challah/brioche type buttered toasted bread. It kind of puts a normal BLT to shame:) Oh - it has lettuce but I order it without. I also ask them to take out the middle slice of bread - it's just too much bread and an enormous sandwich.

Red

red at 2:22PM on 08/14/06

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Russ & Daughters or Barney Greengrass?

A man after my own heart:) Everyone gets the lox/nova eggs and onions - the sturgeon egg and onions is 1000X better - heaven on a plate.

I'm not sure why my name isn't showing up.

red at 3:28PM on 06/28/06

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Ruby Foo's is now a good neighborhood restaurant.

I just looked at the menu. It's a shame they turned the Taramind ribs into a main plate for $16. They used to be on the dim sum part of the menu for less than $10.

red at 3:53PM on 06/08/06

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you've gotta check out Noche Mexicana at 101st and Amsterdam, some of the best mexican I've had in NYC, and beats the hell out of Taqueria y Fonda at 108th and Amsterdam.

Pisticci on Lasalle & Broadway is also not to be missed, along with Max Soha right around the corner.

seriouseat at 4:08PM on 10/17/06

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I haven't lived up there for a while, but I used to enjoy Taqueria y Fonda la Mexicana at Amsterdam and 107th (where they have decent enchiladas and sometimes make a spot-on mole). And what about Pampa, the Argentine steak house? Cheap and delicious. There's also a couple of Mexican grocers on Amsterdam that have tamales on the weekends. But I miss Absolute Bagels the most. I live near Murray's, but it's not the same thing.

HomsckTex at 11:11AM on 10/14/06

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I'd add Gray's Papaya for hot dog and papaya drink, Sal & Carmine's for an excellent slice, and Turquoz for very competent Turkish. Glad you included Dinosaur; they seem to get undeserved bum rap among many foodies.

kqrbob at 12:14PM on 10/11/06

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Ed - you missed one of THE best places to eat and hang on the entire Upper West Side. And the answer is...All State Cafe. For some reason it never seems to make Zagat's either - which is also great so you never have tourists popping in after reading up about it...

filodo at 8:30PM on 10/05/06

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Interesting what you say about Absolute Bagels. It just so happens that my favorite bialy place in Queens, Hot Bialys on the edge of Kew Gardens, is also run by a Thai family.

Coincidence...?

Polecat at 2:51PM on 10/05/06

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What about Gray's Papaya?

Also, Boat Basin Cafe in Riverside Park has a great view, for when the weather's nice. Probably not worth going to for the food alone. It'll probably be closed for the season soon, if it isn't already, though.

BigAl72 at 12:09AM on 10/05/06

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Where is Hummous? Location please?

BernieClyn at 4:44PM on 10/04/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

Does anyone like a BOT? What about the Onion? Let it take the place of the Big L.

Earlj at 8:40AM on 09/01/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

Ed:

You,ve had the guts to pose a question that may have gotten you burned at the stake in midiieval times!

I,ve found myself sweating in many a diner, luncheonette and coffee shop when it came time to order my BLT sans L. Many confused quizzical looks have come my way...IMHO, i just think the lettuce , at worst detracts from the perfect meld of the B&T and at best doesnt really bring much to the party...I feel as if a 100 pound weight has been lifted from my shoulders!

Doctorted at 6:51PM on 08/16/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

Baby arugula IS superflous to a BLT, but iceberg lettuce is not. Comprising elements of both the crunchiness of the bacon and the sliminess of the tomato, iceberg lettuce provides a common ground between them, a flavorless space where the tastes of the bacon and tomato come together in the most vivid way, and a bridge between the two textures allowing each to best complement the other.

It also provides crucial layer of temperature. The room temperature tomato and the hot bacon need cold iceberg to maintain the ideal balance among the sandwich elements.

merricat at 12:42PM on 08/16/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

i could give or take the lettuce - if i leave it off it's kind of a daring "oo - i'm not eating a vegetable" moment. peppered bacon on toasted rye is deelish as well... as is my childhood favourite, and 4-times a year treat, of peanut butter and bacon on toast... sigh.

Julma at 8:44AM on 08/15/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

Yep. Sorry Ed. I need the lettuce as well.

But I respect your anti-authoritarian stance all the same.

norman at 8:21PM on 08/14/06

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Does a BLT Need the L?

I have to agree with Sara - it's a texture thing.

True, the BT sandwich would taste good, but I need that crunch.

If the lettuce is fresh enough, it's like Sensurround in your mouth.

So, Ed, it's a texture, sound and crunch thing.

Polecat at 4:25PM on 08/14/06

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Ruby Foo's is now a good neighborhood restaurant.

u forgot to mention the fairly recent addition of a bar TV! totally agree that the "foo" has turned into a neighborhood "place to go" with quite a varied menu.

baruch at 7:40PM on 06/13/06

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Ruby Foo's is now a good neighborhood restaurant.

Thanks, Ed! They recognize my voice on the phone at Shun Lee...it would be good to have an alternative.

Cathy at 7:43AM on 06/09/06

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Ruby Foo's is now a good neighborhood restaurant.

Cathy, they do take-out and they deliver.

Ed Levine at 6:46AM on 06/09/06

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