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The 15 Best Things I Ate in Japan

Not 15 best things you ate in Japan, 15 ramen you ate in Japan. lol. Sorry, you missed lots of good food in Japan.

Sugar Rush: Acme's Beer and Bread Porridge

Seriously? Are you talking about this now??

The 8 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in New York City

Would you please let us know all those afternoon tea prices if you are going to write about them? Not all the places have the prices on their website. Thank you!

Pizza Flavored Steamed Buns: Stupid, or Genius?

We've had this even much better one in Japan for at least 25 yrs.

First Look: Dominique Ansel Bakery

Canelé looks horrible. The real canelé should not have that huge hole like that. There should be tiny holes on the bottom part. Also, their macarons were really bad.... so hard and crunchy! He is a French and should be ashamed of it. I loved the store though.

Black Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Pie

I have a question about the peanut butter. What do you mean the separated kind? Can you tell me which peanut butter you use? Does skippy work? Thanks.

Win Tickets to 'Farm to Film to Table' at NYC Food Film Festival

the small one on 57th St & 9th Ave. In summer time, the one of the farmers has the best white peach I've seen in NY, and one of the produce farmers has the best corn in NY. The best kept secret farmers' market.

Dinner Tonight: Dan Dan Noodles

@njkori, thanks. I'm sure I can find it at Kalustyan's too. But, chinatown is much cheaper and I don't need to pay for the shipping as I live in Manhattan.

Dinner Tonight: Dan Dan Noodles

Do you know any specific store in Chinatown where I can get Sichuan peppercorns?

Our Top 10 Ice Cream and Gelato Spots in NYC This Summer

Really? You don't include Grom??

Gift Guide: For the Spicy Food Lover

Gift Guide: For the Spicy Food Lover

slideshow is not working. :-(

Fast Food International: Jollibee

Do you really need to talk about fast food chains at serious food??

Fast Food International: The Best Chocolate Cake in the World

This was actually one of the worst chocolate cake I've ever eaten in my life. Way too sweet....I don't taste chocolate.

Seriously Asian: How to Make Mochi by Hand

I don't know who made these mochi. But the real mochi have to be smooth outside like when you make a dough you say, "baby's bottom". The surface of these mochi are cracked and these are not great examples.

Sugar Rush: Olive Oil Cake and Riesling Poached Pears at Terroir

Why is Riesling poached pear is red color? They must use other wine or add something to get the color. Has anybody thought about it?

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie In New York City

I understand what you are saying. But, if they are selling the cookies in a cookie jar or in a package, from next time, you should avoid them. Because we can never replicate the same experience.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie In New York City

I've eaten them all. But, I have no idea how some of them got into top 10. I don't think it's fair to judge the cookies baked freshly everyday and the cookies baked, who knows how long ago, and kept in a cookie jar or plastic bag, who knows how long. The latter taste stale. You guys are not making this fair. I tell you which one. Alice's tea cup, Yura on madison, Blue Ribbon bakery are really bad in the top 10. Also, even the same cookie taste completely different just out of the oven and cold one. I'm sure you know about this though.

good margarine

Thanks for the warning. My friend's lactose intolerance is so bad that she can't even take lactose free milk if she drinks it a lot. According to her, it says "free", but it's 99%.

good tortilla

I know, I usually make everything from scratch. But, I just don't use tortilla that often.

good tortilla

The one at integral yoga sounds very yummy and different from others! I appreciate for all your info!

good margarine

Unfortunately, some ppl have severe lactose intolerance.

good margarine

I'll let my friend know. Thanks, everyone for the info!

good tortilla

Thanks for your suggestions! I appreciate it. I'll try them all.

Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 80: Remembering Our Serious Eater Beagle Brass

I'm so sorry. I had to put my dog to sleep about 1 month ago also. I feel your pain.

good tortilla

Does anybody know any good tortilla I can buy at retail stores? I wanna use this for breakfast burrito. I live in manhattan. I can go fairway, zabar's, whole foods, Dean & Deluca or any super markets. Thanks!

good margarine

Does anybody know any very good margarine? A friend of mine can not eat butter, but still want to bake with good margarine. Thanks!

The Serious Eats Guide to Indian Food in New York City

Here's something we hear often: "I like Indian food, but I don't eat it enough." If you're one of those people, and you're looking to beef up your Indian culinary knowledge, consider this your guide. We combed through the Serious Eats: New York archives to put together this glossary of Indian food in New York that we love, from street snacks to fine dining, and from downtown Manhattan to outer Queens. More

The Best Juicy Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

All too often grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts have more attributes closely akin to cardboard than serious eats. With a little know-how, this is an injustice that we should no longer have to endure. The key to juicy grilled chicken breasts is to brine them first, then to cook them over a two-zone fire, using a thermometer to gauge doneness. More

Seriously Asian: Velveting Meat

The Chinese technique of velveting meat is an oft-used yet underappreciated one. It refers to the coating of meat pieces in cornstarch, egg whites, wine, and other seasonings such as garlic and soy sauce, to make it more tender. Learning how to velvet meat is as integral to Chinese cooking as say, browning meat is for the French or Italian. More

Cook the Book: Frankies' Meatballs

When eating at Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo's Frankies Spuntino, not ordering the meatballs is really a crime. They are by far the best meatballs I've ever had in a restaurant, and possibly my life. Perfectly textured, not at all dense but not falling-apart crumbly, with just the right amount of egg, bread crumbs, garlic, and cheese throughout. But what really makes these meatballs special is the addition of raisins and pine nuts. More

Thai Grocery Shopping in Queens with Pok Pok Chef Andy Ricker

Popping out of the 74th Street-Broadway station in Jackson Heights, chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pok was ready to take us on a Thai market tour around the neighborhood. We traipsed up and down the aisles of a few markets specializing in Thai products as he pointed out the ones he likes (frozen coconut milk) and those he really doesn't care for (canned curry pastes; "don't ever buy them, please."). More