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Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
The Sichuan place across the street from Joe's Shanghai is as good as any (better than the one next to the Manhattan Bridge), and I love their dan dan noodles! They also serve soup dumplings, as well, and never have a wait.
Gadgets: The Goodbyn Back-to-School Lunchbox
Does a kid have enough time in the school day to eat this much food? I can't imagine being a busy mom and having enough things on hand to fill each compartment every day. Which makes sense cause I'm not a mom. :)
When Is It Socially Acceptable to Share Food?
I grew up eating family style, but I try to make sure which of my friends prefer to share and which do not. Often times, I only eat with the people who want to share because they like trying all the different things a new restaurant has to offer.
However, I will say that I knew this one girl who would eat off everyone's plates without asking. We were all out late one night and while we were getting something to eat, she ate half the french fries off someone else's plate, and right when I had seasoned my lo mein with soy sauce, she reaches over from across the table, sticks her dirty fork in my food, and takes the first bite. She didn't see anything wrong with it and smiled at me. Please, if you want a bite, you better ask or you're going to get a fork through the hand!
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Finding Kvass & Eastern Euro foods in NJ/NY area
I'm always on the look out for Bulgarian products and Astoria, Queens is a gold mine. There are tons of stores there that focus on Eastern Europe, including Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Russia. I usually manage to stumble upon the smaller ones with the giant buckets of feta, but Titan Foods (http://www.titanfood.com) is a great Greek supermarket and a one-stop shopping destination for me. There are a couple places in NJ you can go to and www.findbgfood.com is a helpful directory. Good luck!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
The Sichuan place across the street from Joe's Shanghai is as good as any (better than the one next to the Manhattan Bridge), and I love their dan dan noodles! They also serve soup dumplings, as well, and never have a wait.
Gadgets: The Goodbyn Back-to-School Lunchbox
Does a kid have enough time in the school day to eat this much food? I can't imagine being a busy mom and having enough things on hand to fill each compartment every day. Which makes sense cause I'm not a mom. :)
When Is It Socially Acceptable to Share Food?
I grew up eating family style, but I try to make sure which of my friends prefer to share and which do not. Often times, I only eat with the people who want to share because they like trying all the different things a new restaurant has to offer.
However, I will say that I knew this one girl who would eat off everyone's plates without asking. We were all out late one night and while we were getting something to eat, she ate half the french fries off someone else's plate, and right when I had seasoned my lo mein with soy sauce, she reaches over from across the table, sticks her dirty fork in my food, and takes the first bite. She didn't see anything wrong with it and smiled at me. Please, if you want a bite, you better ask or you're going to get a fork through the hand!
My Favorite Breakfast Meat: Chinese Sausage
Don't you love how, when you bite into it, there's a satisfying snap?
Watch It with Us: 'The Next Food Network Star,' Episode 6
How come no one watches the Ralph Pagano travel show, Pressure Cook, instead of this? Grr, Pressure Cook and Pagano and more interesting than most of these people
Serious Efforts: Homemade Ice Cream (including Lactose-free)
I also have "Perfect Scoop" and I love all almost every recipe I've tried from it. Some of the recipes only call for whole milk and since Lactaid also makes a whole milk for the lactose intolerant, perhaps try using that instead of regular milk. Since it may be a little sweeter than normal milk, maybe gradually add the sugar so you can adjust the taste?
If you do an internet search, or try Lebovitz's blog, I think he does have a soy ice cream recipe floating around somewhere in the void of cyberspace...
In addition, you can always try throwing a pint of your favorite non-dairy yogurt into the machine and see what comes out! Just makes sure there is some fat in the yogurt.
where/what should we eat in turkey?
I forgot to add that I was talking about Istanbul!
where/what should we eat in turkey?
If you go down to the ferry station in the harbor around rush hour, there's a guy who stands there with a little table full of stuff mussels and clams - it's delicious and very cheap! You hand him a coin and he squeezes some lemon juice on it, and it's delightful. I've also heard that some of the fishing boats in that area will grill fish and make fish sandwiches for you fresh on the boat.
There's a street near there (not exactly sure which one it is, but it's only about a 5 minute walk) that's not very big, but it's lined with cafeteria-style eateries where you take a tray and pick out different things you want to eat. My friend got a plate of plain rice once and it was one of the sweetest, most flavorful things I've ever eaten without any sort of sauce or accompaniment. There's also a lamb duner stand that's near there where a guy will slice off little pieces of roasted lamb meat and let you sample it - it's wonderful!
Have fun and don't forget to have fresh-squeezed orange juice! It's available every where and fantastic!
Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Baron VonFunburger's Haunted Castle Cavalcade
Hot Dog Nugges from Nathan's! Little bites of corndog goodness...
Serious Cheese: What Happens When a Curd Nerd Becomes Lactose Intolerant?
Oh gosh, I became lactose intolerant in college after barely having dairy for a year. It was horrendous, mostly because I would forget what kinds of foods have dairy in them. I once slurped down two portions of chicken alfredo without a thought and paid for it later. At one point, I was so lactose intolerant I couldn't even eat chocolate.
Buy Lactaid Pills at Costco - it's a steal!
Moderately priced restaurant near Union Square in NYC?
If you're looking for a seafood restaurant, City Crab is near there (on Park Avenue South) and has a year-round restaurant week menu.
Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'
When I lived in Eastern Europe, my host family canned EVERYTHING and I wouldn't mind doing the same and creating a megapantry! My favorite was the mixed vegetables - cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, and peppers all in one jar. I'd also like to try okra.
Where to Eat in Midtown South
I work in this area, too, and if you check the map on "Cheap ass eats" website, you can see there's a two-block radius that's devoid of food around my office. My saving grace is Waldy's Pizza on 6th avenue b/t 27th and 28th.
Anchovies: Way or No Way?
Yes! My favorite pizza place, Waldy's in New York (6th Ave b/t 28th and 27th Sts.) puts FREE anchovies on their pizzas. I always get them. I also put them on my own pizzas and sauces whenever I get the chance.
Cook the Book: Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook
While living in Eastern Europe, I invited about ten people over for a Chinese New Year party and hunted all over for the appropriate ingredients. I ended up making (with some contributions) a whole poached chicken with scallion sauce, steamed buns with pork filling (from scratch), chinese barbecued pork, and two different kinds of fried rice. Someone also contributed a huge batch of sweet and sour meatballs with cabbage!
Finding Kvass & Eastern Euro foods in NJ/NY area
you can find grecha (buckwheat) in regular supermarkets in the international aisle usually....i'd assume food emporium and stuff has it. i know i've seen it at whole foods.
Finding Kvass & Eastern Euro foods in NJ/NY area
Some of the Brighton stores still carry Troika Kvass... it's all natural, with a delightful raisin twist!
It's tough for me to get down there, though - anyone know of places to buy Russian grecha (straight brown kasha), kvass or Baltika closer to lower Manhattan?
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
The Taco Truck on 30th Ave and 33rd St in Astoria
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I really enjoy mamoun's falafel by Washington Square Park. It is so flavorful and the perfect amount of food.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
i think piadina in the west village (10th street and 6th ave) is one of the best italian resturants in nyc- afforable, delectiable, amazing
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I've lived in Macedonia, Sierra Leone and now the Netherlands. None of them do good mexican food ! I would love to visit New York City to eat proper mexican, but also bagels and bahn mi.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I second the Malaysian place on Doyers St.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
chennai garden in murray hill
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Never been to NYC but subscribe to Time Out New York and New York magazine mainly to learn about living there ESPECIALLY the food! It seems to me the vendors at the park in Red Hook would be the first place I'd hit.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I love Laut downtown. Great food and great prices. Plus everyone there is very nice, even when our one friend had a few too many Sake bombs they couldn't have been more welcoming.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I don't know any off the radar places as I only visit NYC 2-3 times per year, but I love Penelope Cafe for breakfast. Great food, and I really enjoyed eating breakfast at the bar.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Definitely not off the radar but I love:
* Banh mi at Baoguette, Murray Hill
* Chinese sausage at Kuma Inn, LES
* Bacon wrapped prunes (devils on horseback) at Freeman's, LES
* Red chicken curry at Rice, Murray Hill
* Soft pretzels at Zum Schneider, EV
* Brussels sprouts at Side Car (PJ Clarkes), Midtown
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Royal Tangra Masala in Queens
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Taco Mix in East Harlem. Best squash blossom and huitlacoche quesadills!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I really want to try DiFara's pizza in Brooklyn.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
harriet's kitchen, which seems to have fallen off the radar since shake shack moved in on the uws burger scene.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Utopia Bagels in Queens- their bialys are SO much better than Kossar's.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Chao Thai in East Elmhurst for NYC's best duck larb. (Sripraphai is great, but in no way "off the beathen path", as anyone who has waited for a table there Thursday night - Sunday night knows...) And Güllüoğlu for the city's best baklava - used to require a schlep out to Coney Island Ave, but now conveniently at 52nd & 2nd. Finally, Petty Soo Chow on Anderson Ave in Cliffside Park for XLB soup dumplings!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I would love to try Caracas Arepas!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Kashkaval in Hell's Kitchen.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Lan in the East Village on 3rd Ave. They actually just closed for a "remodel"... tears.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I would love to try any of the stands in the Golden Mall in Flushing. One of my favorite places is Otafuku in the East Village...delicious Japanese street food in NY!
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Off the radar, eh? I'd have to throw in Leo's Bagels in Hanover Square in the Financial District. Big Booty Bread Co. on 23rd Street between 7th & 8th Aves. for the Tres Leches cake and the Red Velvet cupcakes. The Lobels sandwich cart (with their own butcher!) at Yankee Stadium for the Prime Beef sandwich on an onion roll. Lexington Candy Shop on the corner of Lex. and 83rd Street for a chocolate egg cream done right. Camine's Italian Seafood Restaurant on Beekman Street near the old Fulton Fish Market. 106 years old and still cranking out great red sauce (lasagna, lobster fra diavolo, zuppa di pesce, etc...)
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I'm always on the look out for Bulgarian products and Astoria, Queens is a gold mine. There are tons of stores there that focus on Eastern Europe, including Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Russia. I usually manage to stumble upon the smaller ones with the giant buckets of feta, but Titan Foods (http://www.titanfood.com) is a great Greek supermarket and a one-stop shopping destination for me. There are a couple places in NJ you can go to and www.findbgfood.com is a helpful directory. Good luck!