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Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
What better than a spicy hot dip on a cold winter day, even if I can't pronounce it....Feta in all forms is a gift from the Greek gods. Thanks for a new way to enjoy it. Love your pictures!
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
I do find Little Italy too crowded and inauthentic these days, but would venture there (or anywhere) for some good mozzarella. And stuffed shells are an underappreciated pasta dish - thanks for reminding us of their sublime nature.
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
Sahadi's olives are superb and cheap. Sahadi's dried fruits and nuts are superb and cheap. Sahadi's coffees are superb and cheap. Sahadi's hummus, tabbouleh, babaganoush and other prepared foods are superb and cheap. Need I say more. Usually I eat the peppadews solo, but the recipes are enticing and will definitely try.
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Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
Since I love both shrimp and lobster, and get a vengeful delight in eating seafood "bugs" (having an aversion to insects), the slipper sounds like my perfect food. And what's more perfect than garlic and parsley? Can't wait to try!
Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
What better than a spicy hot dip on a cold winter day, even if I can't pronounce it....Feta in all forms is a gift from the Greek gods. Thanks for a new way to enjoy it. Love your pictures!
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
I do find Little Italy too crowded and inauthentic these days, but would venture there (or anywhere) for some good mozzarella. And stuffed shells are an underappreciated pasta dish - thanks for reminding us of their sublime nature.
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
Sahadi's olives are superb and cheap. Sahadi's dried fruits and nuts are superb and cheap. Sahadi's coffees are superb and cheap. Sahadi's hummus, tabbouleh, babaganoush and other prepared foods are superb and cheap. Need I say more. Usually I eat the peppadews solo, but the recipes are enticing and will definitely try.
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
Makes me pine for the fjords! I love that almost every nationality has crepes, and having grown up on palacsinta (hungarian crepes), i respect every nation's version - sweet or savory. Also wish Wee Kee's was still around. What a concept - fascinating!
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Since Little Italy has become such a tourist trap, it's refreshing to hear of hidden Italian treasures with authentic and delicious ingredients to help fuel my Italian food addiction! Mozza in any form should be a staple in everyone's kitchen.
Noodling Around Hong Kong Supermarket
While the place sounds intimidating, the quest for the perfect plate of Sesame Noodles helps me overcome my fears - look out Hong Kong Supermarket!
Making Toad in the Hole With Myers of Keswick Sausage
I like nothing better than a fine English sausage! Hopefully there is enough for all.
Cooking With Paprika from the Hungarian Meat Market and Delicatessen
Nothing better than singing zucchini and crispy biscuits!
Using Aleppo to Za'atar from Kalustyan's
I love reading about the small businesses still thriving in NYC, coupled with some history, geography and wit. Looking forward to learning and eating more! - redoobie
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
There is really a lot to try in this store. The problem is I live far so I can't go that often. There are online websites that have some of their products such as www.gourmetnut.com but its not the same as going there.
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
@redszerostar: Oooh, they are cute. Now I feel bad; not bad enough not to cook them again, though!
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
@mrjosh: Chopped off how? It ended with the recipe, no? It was very good indeed: nice and garlicky, and the slippers were tender and tasted just as I was told, shrimpy and lobstery.
Hunting the Slipper Lobster at Sea Breeze Fish Market in Bensonhurst
aw they are sort of adorable while still kickin it around the ocean: http://hawaiimarinelife.com/images/uploads/Regal-slipper-lobster-front.jpg
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
The Chinese-Norwegian restaurant was originally Fredheim's (or maybe no "i" - Fredhjem? as in home? - not quite sure)- going back to the 1930's at least. My Mom waitressed there and met my Dad there - a Swede. I ate there a number of times growing up in the 50's & 60's and went back in the 80's with my elderly Mom when it was both - the previous Norwegian proprieter taught the Chinese cooks how to do panakakke, kompa, all the rest - and they did it superbly. Sorry to hear it is gone.
Walter
Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
Baklava is my favorite. And theirs looks great. Will definitely check it out next time I'm in the city.
Making Ktipiti from Greek Groceries at the International Grocery
It's WHERE?!?!?!?! Heavens when I visit I must check it out. I love baklava too. A meet and greet cat - heaven indeed.
I'm with tdiddy too - that cat obviously samples the merchandise far too often. Thanks for a spotlight on another of NYC's gems.
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
@Barbara -
No worries. My apologies for being so jumpy. I can't seem to shake my overprotection of my beloved Jersey Shore!
All that said. you may appreciate my review of Max's - one of my favorite eating establishments ever...
http://www.ubereater.com/2008/09/jersey-shore-chronicles-part-iii-maxs.html
The Ubereater
www.ubereater.com
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Thanks for the stuffed shell recipe. They're my favorite. I think I'll give it a try for Christmas dinner.
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Their Prosciutto and Parmesean balls pack a lot of delicious into a 50 cent snack.
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
I always get my mozzarella from Di Palo's. However, now that you bring Alleva to my attention, I really what to ask: who has better mozzarella? Di Palo's or Alleva?
Getting Over My Fear of Little Italy at Alleva Dairy
Ubereater, I was joshing. From where I sit, I can see six pictures of the Shore, not including my desktop. I have been going down for a couple weeks for years, and am counting the days until I hit the Donut Hole in Normandy Beach again. Glad you approved of the rest!
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
@krsmav: Thanks for the tips. Will try the Bulgarian feta and the olive oil on my next trip. Sahadi's is endlessly explorable!
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
I love peppadews. Nice recipe to make my own. I can almost smell and feel the store from your writing - thanks!!
Stuffing Peppadews from Sahadi's Importing Company
Some items I get every time:
Kalamata olives, black and green
Bulgarian feta (impossibly rich and barely crumbles)
B.R. Cohn olive oil (insanely good and not as expensive here as elsewhere - non-organic is better than organic - too good to use for anything but bread dipping)
onion ficelles
halava
pistachios (they always offer a discount on 3 pound bags, and they correctly say that the American ones are better than the Turkish)
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Destination cheese.....and I only have to go a few blocks! I miss La Focacceria...it's where I first had Mozza en carrozza! Please hang in there, Russo's!
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
Once again, you're gonna make me hop on the R train and head out to Brooklyn...nice choice, Barbara! I didn't even think i was hungry til now!!
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
What a gem - I get its like home from home for ex-pat Scandanavians! The jams made my mouth water!!!
Find the Classic Bay Ridge at Nordic Delicacies
Sounds fantastic. And they do mail order! I'll be ordering up some lefse's right away. Would strawberry jam work or do you need ligonberry?
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
@jlbrach: Yes, the Brooklyn branch is much younger (and larger, I believe).
@hondo3777: Thanks for the tip; will be sure to check them out.
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Is this Russos related to the Russos on 7th ave in park slope?
Cooking Ingredients From Russo's Requires More Than Just Boiling Water
Go to Casa Mozzarella on 187th & Arthur for the best, softest & tasty mozzarella in NYC. You can also get the best pasta (see Wine Spectator) at Borgatti's on 187th. They will give you cooking recommendations and tips on what shape you need, etc. Teitel Brothers sells mor Parma Prochute than any place in the Metro area at $12.95 a pound & the same for the Parma Reggiano - no body does it cheaper or fresher. Addios bread is as good as you want from the Italian basics.
Cooking With Paprika from the Hungarian Meat Market and Delicatessen
Those biscuits sound amazing! I want some!!!
Using Aleppo to Za'atar from Kalustyan's
Loved the article! I'm really enjoying BaHa's unique perspective of the NY food scene. Keep up the great work!
Using Aleppo to Za'atar from Kalustyan's
Another must visit on my next trip to NYC. Mouthwatering and intriguing - what a gem!
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Since I love both shrimp and lobster, and get a vengeful delight in eating seafood "bugs" (having an aversion to insects), the slipper sounds like my perfect food. And what's more perfect than garlic and parsley? Can't wait to try!