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NYC: Yogurt Search

Yoghurt Place II at 71 Sullivan street is on the West Side and has fantastic yoghurt. But I think the BEST yoghurt you can get in NYC is sold in only two places- at the Greenmarket at Union Square (from June-early March) and at Saxelby Cheesemongers. It is sheep milk yoghurt made by a NY State farm called Three Corner Field Farm.

Silky texture- not as sour cream like as the greek yoghurt that everyone buys at the supermarket (FACE)... just perfect. Saxelby's might be getting it through June via mail- not sure. But definitely get some when the farmer is back at the market.

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Awake Shack 2007

I totally want to see Mr. Coraine's hot dog sign and for some reason I only see the juicy burger shot at the top...

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NYC: Yogurt Search

Yoghurt Place II at 71 Sullivan street is on the West Side and has fantastic yoghurt. But I think the BEST yoghurt you can get in NYC is sold in only two places- at the Greenmarket at Union Square (from June-early March) and at Saxelby Cheesemongers. It is sheep milk yoghurt made by a NY State farm called Three Corner Field Farm.

Silky texture- not as sour cream like as the greek yoghurt that everyone buys at the supermarket (FACE)... just perfect. Saxelby's might be getting it through June via mail- not sure. But definitely get some when the farmer is back at the market.

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Awake Shack 2007

I totally want to see Mr. Coraine's hot dog sign and for some reason I only see the juicy burger shot at the top...

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NYC: Yogurt Search

whoops! Above I meant to say FAGE brand.

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NYC: Yogurt Search

Well, you will find a great yogurt in the cheese counter at Titan Market in Astoria. It is made by Skotidakis in Canada from goat and cow's milk. They only have it in bulk and sell it in containers. It is strained in the Greek / Bulgarian style and is terrific. I prefer it to the more commonly found Fuge brand. Try it. You'll never return to watery grocery store yogurt. A link to the makers website is:
http://www.skotidakis.com/products.htm
Titan is on 31st Street between Astoria Blvd. and the 30th Ave. stops on the N train. They also have an outstanding selection of Fetas, other Greek imports and their olives are half the price of some well known Manhattan retailers.
Enjoy.

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NYC: Yogurt Search

What sashad said about 3 Corner Field Farm's yogurt. Sublime, especially with a little Grade B maple syrup poured over it.

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NYC: Yogurt Search

BaHa, I live a few blocks from Yonah Schimmel's too! We should go try their yogurt together!

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NYC: Yogurt Search

I've lived just a few blocks from Yonah Schimmel's for 25 years and never knew this, which is why I love this neighborhood--or what remains of it.

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NYC: Yogurt Search

My food lover O.C.behavior had me restless, but I found the one I was looking for, who would've thought it was at Yonah Schimmel's Bakery 137 E. Houston St.,
"The knishery’s yogurt is still made from the same culture that was imported from Romania in the late 19th century.
Doses from Schimmel’s dairy of youth run $1.75 for an at-table glass, $2.25 for a 10-ounce takeout container, $5 a quart." (source: http://nypress.com/print.cfm?content_id=8941)

Mixed opinion on the knish but I'm heading there to satisfy my Yogurt Thirst anyways! I will stop by Essex Market to try the other recomendation, maybe grab a chunk of cheese or two!
What is and where to hunt for Kesso yogurt? Where in Astoria can I find that Greek delight mentioned above? Please let me know if possible I would love to try it out.
Next quest: make my own natural wholesome soft curd.
Thanks for all the info supplied. Much much appreciated. Officially in love with Serious Eats.com.

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NYC: Yogurt Search

I like the thought of feral yogurt, freed from its shackles at last, stalking through the woods, attacking defenseless young containers of sour cream...

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NYC: Yogurt Search

have you ever tried kesso yogurt, made in elmhurst? it tastes almost feral.

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NYC: Yogurt Search

(Saxelby is in the Essex Market on the LES, right off the Essex/Delancy F/JMZ stop.)

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Awake Shack 2007

yah, but who reads that site anyway? ;)

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Awake Shack 2007

lia - i am TBFKAPP - how do you know that?!?

and do they have any sort of speciality shakes (i'm expecting a lot from a place with the word shake in its name, although those burgers look delish)? there's a place I used to work near that did amazing peach shakes for only 2 weeks a year.

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Awake Shack 2007

The best thing about working in the Flatiron. (No offense to former colleagues!) You could monitor the line from your cube and dart out at the optimal moment.

Lia, you're so right about the root beer float/glass issue! Still, it's my go-to at the Shack...

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Awake Shack 2007

I was there at the same time as you guys yesterday. My friend who I was with looked over and said "Hey! is that Bill Clinton sitting there?!?" I looked over and said, "Naw, I think that's Ed Levine." Kind of a great moment.
The burgers sure were great! But we got there two minutes too late for the free custard, alas.

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Awake Shack 2007

12 minute walk = more calorie burn off walking to and fro = more burgers can be consumed!

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Awake Shack 2007

@Pauper Nick: I miss working a couple blocks away Now the walk there takes 12 minutes instead of 5. But I guess I'm still closer than you are now. Sorry!

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Awake Shack 2007

Ah! How I miss working a block away, if only because of those burgers. Thanks for rubbing it in. I'm going to have to make a pilgrimage...

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Awake Shack 2007

Ah! How I miss working a block away, if only because of those burgers. I'm going to have to make a pilgrimage...

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Awake Shack 2007

yumsugar, the shakes are yummy—thick and creamy, just like a good shake should be. Their root beer floats would be lovely too, except they're served in plastic cups and everyone knows floats need to be in chilled glasses for optimum taste! Drop a line when you come to town, I'll totally take you there.

P.S. Are you TBFKAPP (The Blogger Formerly Known as Pocket Pig)?

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Awake Shack 2007

What I want to know is, at a place called shake shack, how are the shakes? (Even though it looks way too cold for shakes...) Also, if I come visit, will you please take me to the shack??

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Awake Shack 2007

sashad: Really? That's odd. I can see all the photos on the post. Here's a link to the photo on Flickr. And it's not really a hot dog sign. He was just talking about hot dogs in the background and happened to be making that gesture.

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