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Rediscovering the Rickey
For a really refreshing summer drink, forget about Rickeys and just
mix your favorite vodka with lots of ice, some lemon essence sparkling water and garnish with a lemon slice.
Now you're talking.
I'll Take (a) Manhattan
I cannot give a rational arguement for this, but I prefer Ketel One Martinis in warm weather and Crown Royal Manhattans in the winter.
If Crown Royal's unavailable CC suffices.
I order both drinks straight up with ice on the side so I get the Martini glass and ice when the drink gets too warm.
It's like rooting for the Yankees or the Mets. Being a New Yorker, I root for them both; and when they play each other I have a real problem.
We're Giving Away a Truly Great Steak This Weekend
My favorite steak is Peter Luger's porterhouse (T-bone) at their Brooklyn location. Medium is just perfect and I've had none better anywhere.
I only go at lunch so I don't need a reservation or have to wait for a table or fight the crowds. Year after year after year the steak is consistently wonderful and worth a trip every four or five months.
Clam Chowder in Boston?
I have no quibble with any of the other comments but - believe it or not - the Union Oyster House has absolutely wonderful clam chowder even though it's considered a "tourist attraction" because of its proximity to Faneuil Hall.
You're probably going to take your 10 year old to Faneuil Hall anyway (I took mine many times, and she's 30 these days) and we always stopped at Union for a bowl of chowdah.
Let's talk pie...
I lived in South Miami for fourteen years and had a yard filled with tropical fruit trees; my favorites of which were the Key Limes.
So I quickly learned to make Key Lime pie (it's "easy as pie" with the right ingredients...especially limes right off the tree).
So my vote goes to Key Lime pie. Although I like my own the best I rarely meet one I don't like. Great stuff.
Question of the Day: What's your favorite doughnut style?
My all-time favorite donuts were the whole wheat & powdered sugar ones at the old Chock Full 'O Nuts chain in NYC.
Otherwise I have to go with the Dunkin Donuts plain classic.
I remember when they came with little "handles" so you could really dunk them. Mmmm. But not as mmm as Chock Full 'O Nuts.
Man Bites Dog: New York Times Restaurant Critic Reviews Legendary Deli
I've been eating at Katz' for over fifty years and still get there for a
pastrami sandwich a couple of times a year. Simply none better.
If Katz' disappears we lose another icon. And so it goes.
Funny story: my wife is Chinese, we live in Greenwich Village and for many years we hosted Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chinese New Year's parties for her very large family (30-40 guests). But we always started with a lunch take-out order from Katz' . Pastrami, corned beef, brisket, turkey, salami and a couple loaves of rye bread. That lunch was always more popular than whatever meal followed for dinner.
Question of the Day: How do you like your hot dog?
Grilled in butter, with sauerkraut and Coleman's mustard on a lightly toasted bun.
Rachael Ray Will Endorse Your Product!
Rachel Ray makes me nauseous.
Always has, always will.
Responses to Comments by toolminer
Rediscovering the Rickey
Colonel Joe Rickey was a distant relative of mine. We were always raised with the story that the drink was named after a relative (my mom always said "somebody in politics, my grandparents were more specific).... As children we enjoyed the non-alcoholic version at the local ice cream place.
Rediscovering the Rickey
I love lime rickeys! add a dash of Chambourd or (cheaper) Razzmatazz for a Delish Raspberry Lime Rickey!! Brighams in Massachusetts (best ice cream in the world, by far...) used to serve Lime Rickeys and Raspberry Lime Rickeys (alcohol free, of course) using sweetened lime syrups, raspberry syrups and soda. Nothing was more refreshing on a sweltering summer day in Boston!
Rediscovering the Rickey
Pimm's #1 Cup with ginger ale and a slice of cucumber. Very very refreshing.
Rediscovering the Rickey
yeah i'm from dc originally and august is indeed unbearable to an insane degree. not that nyc is much better. my favorite cool down drink is indeed the classic mojito. when done to perfection, there really is nothing better on a sweltering evening. well, a corona with a slice of lime comes close :)
I'll Take (a) Manhattan
Are you a Martini or a Manhattan person? And how would you like it?
Manhattan, without a doubt. The best Manhattan I've ever had is the Midtown Manhattan at Bel Ami created by J. Morgenthaler made with Rittenhouse 100 rye and Carpano Antica Formula vermouth.
http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/mixology-monday-variations-mix-treme-makeover-edition/
Question of the Day: What's your favorite doughnut style?
please , can anybody help me, since Hurricane Katrina, I had to relocate up north, i miss my apple fritters soooo much from tastee donuts,
Does anybody have recipe?????????/ thanks
Best diner breakfast in NYC?
i like the westway too, mostly because i see jackie mason in there from time to time, but if you want a wonderful breakfast, definitely pink teacup.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
We have a winner!
And it's ... mmiller. Someone from Serious Eats will be contacting you shortly for shipping info.
Thanks to everyone who commented, and tune in again later today and throughout New Year's Day for a contest each day.
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