I was introduced to Hendrick's by a friend and fell in love with it immediately. It is very simple to open up Hendrick's: get a highball, throw some ice into it, pour in some Hendrick's, splash of tonic, drop a slice of cucumber, sip and enjoy!
Chocolate covered bacon initially turned me off but after dissecting it to be a combo of sweet and salty, I would say this could work and might actually be delicious. I would love to try it sometime.
The only thing I bought from a Starbucks was a Izze drink and it was out of a dire need to quench my thirst. Please wipe those 600 stores out already.
Sabrina's Cafe has thee best brunch I have had during my 18 month stint in Philly. The original is on 910 Christian St but I always went to the one closer to me at 1802 Callowhill St. My fav is the cream cheese stuff french toast with fresh fruit on top. Advice: call them and put your name down because the wait can be upwards of two hours, especially at the original Sabrina's ((215) 574-1599 for Christina St and (215) 636-9061 for Callowhill St).
Honey's Sit and Eat 800 N 4th St ((215) 925-1150) is another great place to eat. Again, very popular so you will want to call and get your name down but very very good brunch.
A little easier to get into is Continental Midtown at 1801 Chestnut St (215) 567-1800. Great mimosas, decent bloody mary's, and very good veggie burger (I realize veggie burgers are not a big brunch meal but its quite good there).
I just had some fresh longan over the weekend and was greatly disappointed that they were not as sweet as I would have liked. Granted, I didn't purchase them so I guess beggers can't be choosers. Looking forward to a few weeks in the future to buy some and I'm sure they will be as sweet a honey.
If that is all it takes to get my mother to making dumplings, I need to get the bootleg stat. I can't wait for it to come out on DVD, that is just way to long of a time to go without homemade dumplings.
I see tomatoes. SCARED!
Honestly, I cannot think of someone sane enough to pick it up. I am sure a lot of effort was put into the costume but it looks like a very inappropriate sanitary napkin.
I love that this post come out because I was just ranting to some coworkers about how frickles are amazing. It has been forward to about everyone in my office.
@phaelon56: I have had the frickles and Quaker Steak near Penn State University and they are very good, much better than any Hooters for that matter.
I was reading this post and realized I would have answered about 90% of the questions exactly the same. I guess Asian foodies have the same tastes in food and in lifestyles.
Gordon, you da man! Keep the great Chinatown posts coming.
At many times in my life, I've felt like Peter Pan - "I won't grow up!"
Gin always brought to mind older businessmen or politicians and their 3 martini lunch. Other than inclusion in a LIIT, gin never crossed my lips.
In May, while visiting Scottsdale, we met friends for happy hour at Frasher's. One friend ordered a round of Hendrick's and created a monster. I enjoyed the taste...much more refreshing than my norm of raz-&-diet 7-up.
While a little pricey for our everyday cocktails, I have been converted to Hendrick's and gin in general.
But, I STILL won't grow up.
Perfect as the primary spirit in the Ramos Gin Fizz.
There is but one host of Dinner: Impossible and that is Robert Irvine. The show is dead to me.
Bring back Robert Irvine PLEASE! I like Symon on the iron chef. I thought Symon was nothing special in this episode.
I occasionally tend bar and we carry Q-Tonic http://qtonic.com/ a tonic made with hand picked quinine and agave, made by gin and tonic drinkers for a wonderful drink. the Q-tonic goes especially well with Hendricks.
Chocolate covered bacon has got me salivating....
Did someone say this guy is "no Robert Irvine"? So, he's not a fraud?! YAY!
Because of the franchises in grocery stores, I've seen two or three Starbucks shops in one parking lot. One in Target, one in Safeway, and one freestanding. Too much!!!! Why couldn't the extra free-standing Starbucks close? Instead, the corporation is closing the one at the truck stop 10 minutes away from town by the freeway. Now, I'll admit, when my husband and I are on a road trip, sometimes we need something caffeinated from Starbucks, and we'll stop if it's easy to see off the freeway.
S-bucks put one in right across from a mom and pop coffee shop. The mom and pop remains one of the main town hangouts.
@jackiecat: you're right, The Food Network has a confusing website that made it appear as though the episode airing tonight was one with Michael Symon.
My TV schedule from Food Network shows a rerun of the old DI, not the new Symon one!
@pooky:
To be fair, I can name 1 coffee shop in my town, and the three surrounding towns, that MAY have existed before Starbucks. My knowledge isn't encyclopedic, but if you wanted 'coffee' before Starbucks, people generally went to diners (what can I say? It's an NJ thing). On the other hand, I can name a dozen just in my town that have sprung up since the growth of Starbucks in the area.
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Location: Maplewood, NJ
About: Chinese American who absolutely loves Asian Cuisine, among other things. Explorer of NYC and North Jersey for the finer (food) things in life.
Favorite foods: Anything Asian.
Last bite on earth: My grandparents Sweet and Sour Pork Chops.