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Cook the Book: 'The Occasional Vegetarian'
Sauteed kale over rice pilaf. Hits the spot every time!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
I have a 10" wide Wusthof chef's knife and I couldn't imagine cooking without. I actually bought if after taking the knife skills course at ICE after the instructor merely teased us with that knife and made us use the lame 6". Who's cooking now!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription
Black - coffee at it's purest.
There's no point in drinking great coffee if you can't actually taste the coffee.
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Recent Posts
Place to catch up with a friend after work in Hells Kitchen?
Posted by tarahtot, August 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM
If You Were Going to be on a Bus for 4 hours....
Posted by tarahtot, February 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Unique food-related birthday experience?
Posted by tarahtot, February 16, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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Recent Favorites
Daily Slice: Carmine's II, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Posted by Sean Taylor, February 1, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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Recent Polls
tarahtot answered "Wafels & Dinges" to What's Your Favorite New-School Food Truck In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM
tarahtot answered "You missed the best! (Write your answer in the comments.) " to What Are Your Favorite French Fries In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM
tarahtot answered "Yes, food I make" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "Ray's on Prince Street" to What's Your Favorite Old-School Pizza In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Recent Quizzes
tarahtot got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM
tarahtot got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tea?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
tarahtot got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
tarahtot got 57% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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Recent Comments
Good Bread: Parisi Bakery
Is this bakery at all associated with the Parisi Bros. Bakery in Astoria?
Cook the Book: 'The Occasional Vegetarian'
Sauteed kale over rice pilaf. Hits the spot every time!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife
I have a 10" wide Wusthof chef's knife and I couldn't imagine cooking without. I actually bought if after taking the knife skills course at ICE after the instructor merely teased us with that knife and made us use the lame 6". Who's cooking now!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription
Black - coffee at it's purest.
There's no point in drinking great coffee if you can't actually taste the coffee.
Video: Serious Eats Bikes Brooklyn and Queens for Tacos (and Some Non-Taco Detours)
Thank you!!! Very helpful :)
Video: Serious Eats Bikes Brooklyn and Queens for Tacos (and Some Non-Taco Detours)
Awesome! Can you give a list with locations of the tacos you enjoyed?
Win Tickets to Raclette Dinner at Elsewhere, October 25
Havarti with Dill, hands down
Giveaway: Enter to Win This Panasonic Breadmaker
Gluten free bread! Without a breadmaker this can be a very time consuming task.
Win Tickets to a Crab Boil at The Little Owl, Monday August 29
Corn, veggies, and shark filets grilled over aged oak. All paired with one of my mom's famous cocktails.
Date Night: Cafe Moto
Great brunch spot! I have dreams about their date cake with toffee sauce.
1 Week in New York-Where to eat cheap?!
For lunch and dinner I like Veselka, even spotted Jon Stewart there once: http://www.veselka.com/
For lunch in St. Marks there are some awesome dishes ($5/$6) at Xi'an Famous Foods. Love the Lamb Burger, Lamp noodles, cold skin noodles, and the cold buckwheat noodles. So good! So cheap! If it's nice out take a walk to the park.
http://www.xianfoods.com/
Pizza, sandwiches, dumplings, pork buns, etc. If you just navigate this site a bit you'll find tons of suggestions.
If You Were Going to be on a Bus for 4 hours....
@ Simon - it's not complicated, it's just interesting to get new ideas to make a trip less boring. I wouldn't have thought of the apricot and havarti sandwich mentioned above, but now I have it on my mind and may try it.
The search for Crepes
Though it's in Astoria, Cafe Triskell's crepes are really delicious. It's a cute little french restaurant, just a few blocks from the N/Q train.
http://www.cafetriskell.com/
If You Were Going to be on a Bus for 4 hours....
Alright, the beef jerky might win out... since I never buy it. I'm thinking I'll forgo the coffee until I get there but I'd like something tasty to get me through the trip.
Anyone have a favorite juice/drink?
If You Were Going to be on a Bus for 4 hours....
@joyyy - that sounds delish!
If You Were Going to be on a Bus for 4 hours....
I was wondering whether I should bring coffee or not... I think a nap might be in order once on the bus (which will hopefully be quiet and empty). And I would like to avoid using the bus restroom, since they are always less than appealing. I'm thinking... a super fresh bagel with cream cheese, water, and some yogurt covered raisins. And then insist I'm greeted in Boston with a giant cup of coffee.
Thanks all!!! You're awesome!
Unique food-related birthday experience?
These are great ideas! I think I'm leaning towards to food-tour idea. I might start out at Kyotofu for a cute brunch (I haven't been here yet), then make our way to Steve's in Brooklyn for Key Lime Pie (my favorite) but other then those 2 stops I'm not too sure yet... Maybe a stop at Urban Glass if they have a workshop... any ideas?
Unique food-related birthday experience?
These are great ideas! My one obstacle is my non-meat eating partner. He'll do fish, but none of the land animals. Too bad too, I'd love to eat a whole pig... I mean share a whole pig. Yes, share....
Bar Eats: Sweet Afton
@thesteveroller- I completely agree about the pickles. I went there thinking I'd get southern-style fried pickles and these little fried dough balls come out. The sweetness of the dough and the salty of the pickle just don't work, I was actually really turned off by these.
Unique food-related birthday experience?
Thanks for the great ideas!
I like the idea of the tasting tour... hmm...
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta
I have only had white truffle oil on french fries, and that was quite the luxury.
Cook the Book: 'The Essential New York Times Cookbook'
My family cookbook with recipes from the women in my family. From spaghetti sauce to our family apple pie, it's always open on my counter!
Astoria, NYC: 5 Napkin Burger Doesn't Live Up to the Hype
Thanks for the review! I've been holding out as well since I've been way too disappointed by burgers ordered out lately. If I'm going to spend $10+ on a burger, it has to be melt-in-you-mouth-amazing.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Truffle Lovers Pasta
I have never had truffles... mostly because of the price that comes with them.
What Are Your Favorite French Fries In New York?
mmm, Death & Company
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Recent Posts
Place to catch up with a friend after work in Hells Kitchen?
Posted by tarahtot, August 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM
If You Were Going to be on a Bus for 4 hours....
Posted by tarahtot, February 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Unique food-related birthday experience?
Posted by tarahtot, February 16, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Romantic dinner (on the less obvious side...)
Posted by tarahtot, February 7, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Canned Crab Meat? Cheaper seafood options for cooking at home.
Posted by tarahtot, February 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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Recent Favorites
Daily Slice: Carmine's II, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Posted by Sean Taylor, February 1, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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Polls
tarahtot answered "Wafels & Dinges" to What's Your Favorite New-School Food Truck In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM
tarahtot answered "You missed the best! (Write your answer in the comments.) " to What Are Your Favorite French Fries In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM
tarahtot answered "Yes, food I make" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "Ray's on Prince Street" to What's Your Favorite Old-School Pizza In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM
tarahtot answered "I can't stand bad coffee—I'll only drink well-prepared stuff." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "Yes! It's dangerous, particularly to young drinkers." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
tarahtot answered "No. I'm pie-curious!" to Are you a pizza purist?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM
tarahtot answered "Peanut M&Ms" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?
Poll posted by Lee Zalben, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
tarahtot answered "Paula Deen" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM
tarahtot answered "macaroni and cheese" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "Only particularly small or crowded coffee shops." to Should Coffee Shops Ban Laptops?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 31, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "If it's included with the menu, but I won't pay for it." to Do You Drink at Brunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM
tarahtot answered "I'd be wary, but would go if dragged along. " to Would You Eat at a 'C' Restaurant?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "I'll eat one if it's in front of me, but wouldn't ever seek one out." to Do You Care About Cupcakes?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM
tarahtot answered "15 or under; no lunch is worth that much time." to How Long Is Too Long for a Great Lunch?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, July 20, 2010 at 11:15 AM
tarahtot answered "Yes" to Do you blot the grease from your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 12, 2010 at 9:55 AM
tarahtot answered "No: My favorite pizza-flavored snack IS PIZZA!" to Do you eat pizza-flavored snacks?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, June 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM
tarahtot answered "I don't eat Pop-Tarts" to Do you toast your Pop-Tarts?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
tarahtot answered "Sometimes. Depends on how well I know them." to Do you ask before eating off a friend's plate?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM
tarahtot answered "Actively avoid them. " to How Do You Feel About Cash-Only Restaurants?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM
tarahtot answered "Get a sitter. " to Kids at Fancy Restaurants: Yay or Nay?
Poll posted by Carey Jones, May 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM
tarahtot answered "Mild" to Which Salsa Spicyness Level Do You Prefer?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 AM
tarahtot answered "Veronica Vadakan's Avocado's Number pie" to Vote For Your Favorite Pi Day Bake-Off Pie
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, March 16, 2010 at 2:45 PM
tarahtot answered "$10" to How Much Is Too Much for a Burger?
Poll posted by Robyn Lee, March 15, 2010 at 9:00 AM
tarahtot answered "Yes! Love 'em!" to Do you do white pies?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 1, 2010 at 6:00 AM
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Quizzes
tarahtot got 33% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM
tarahtot got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Tea?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
tarahtot got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
tarahtot got 57% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Is this bakery at all associated with the Parisi Bros. Bakery in Astoria?