Tastespotting.com shut down!
Has anyone noticed that NOTCOT.org's website, http://www.tastespotting.com, shut down today due to "legal implications." I am absolutely stunned and lost. That site was a beacon for inspiration to make good food!
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NYC Restaurant Recommendations?
I haven't really explored NYC before, and I'm heading over there to meet up with my boyfriend at Grand Central this coming weekend. We're total foodies, so we're looking forward to two great lunches and an even awesomer dinner, but we don't know where! We pretty much decided the first lunch would be a nice trad'l Jewish delicatessen, Katz's (from this website's great recommendation), but other than that, we're not sure. Help?
Informal/casual lunches (if you have a better deli to suggest, please don't hesitate, Katz's isn't set in stone), and nothing more expensive than $70/person for the dinner (sorry Le Bernardin!). We are definite meat-eaters, and every type of cuisine is pretty much up for grabs, although we do like to be adventurous, so I guess Italian and American foods are out. I'd love to hear your suggestions and why! Thanks everyone!
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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
my mother definitely. nowadays my boyfriend. we cook together, learn together, etc.
Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
While I will always point out that asian supermarkets are awesome, I'm always looking out for the good ole' neighborhood general supermarket. And I found that in Hannaford, a chain that has branches in parts of New England. It's very very fresh produce, with a wide selection to rival Whole Foods, without the pricing increase associated with those type of supermarkets. I love Whole Foods and whatnot, but my wallet doesn't. =(
Cook the Book: Serves One
Chicken and broccoli with cream of mushroom sauce over rice...
Cook the Book: Grill Every Day
Tasty steaks on the grill with a simple dry rub of salt, pepper and maybe paprika...*drools*
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
oof...either freshly made lemonade or fruit smoothies. mmm....smoothies..
Cook the Book: New South Grilling
Oooh, I guess I have two things. My dad's a 'drinker' - he really really really likes all the thin (brothy?) soups my mom and I make for dinner, to the point where we complain that he drinks all the soup without eating the stuff in it! My mom and I realized that there's no point complaining, so we just dump in a whole lot more water/broth in the soup to compensate for my dad's share. =)
The second would be Chinese takeout...whenever my dad picked me up from tennis games/practice on Thursdays when he took off work early, we'd just stop by and pick up some tasty teriyaki chicken, cashew chicken, and chow mein. It's something we both enjoyed!
Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper
Paula Deen - What's your obsession with butter and sugar?
Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'
i've always done steak with lemon pepper like my mom does it...i think it has to do with my absolute love (or need) for acidity.
also, i'm perturbed that user johnhutch feels the need to put down other seriouseater's opinions because they spelled a difficult word incorrectly or because they chose a particular type of bbq sauce. there's no room in this community for snobbery and superiority complexes.
Responses to Comments by uninorth
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
the chef at the first restaurant I cooked at. she was awesome, taught me an enormous amount about food sourcing and cooking.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
For me, it's my husband. He's a whiz in the kitchen and I have learned so much from him. Best of all, he's a mentor that's readily available!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mom at first. She would let me make mini pies in pyrex cups when she made full pies so I could make and eat my own.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mentors were first, my Mother, and recently, Bobby Flay. He gives a good example of tweaking a recipe every Throwdown!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Ina Garten's or Jacques Pepin's books are the cookbooks I turn to when I need a special recipe.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Food blogs were mine, though now that I like cooking I talk with my mom about it more. She didn't teach me as a kid or anything, but learn things now.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I would have to say Alain Saillac and Jacques Pepin although I didn't spend enormous amounts of time with either of them during my time ant FCI, they made their presence felt, and their philosophy, attitude, skills and generosity of spirit will always stick with me.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
my mother, Julia Child and chef Franz Auer of Hilton Head Island, SC..all great cooks and fantastic role models.
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