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Porterhouse son!

This post is hysterical because of its timing. I just had a conversation with a colleague of mine about how much I despise Rocco. I saw him on Top Chef this season and thought to myself, "And this is what he is doing instead of cooking? Shame on him." He is one of those chefs that rubs me the wrong way and will continue to do so until he shapes up and gets back in the kitchen.

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It's interesting what you commented because I think the complete opposite. Hendrick's makes an unbelievable G&T (with a cucumber slice, of course) and Plymouth is perfect for martini's. I will have to try the switcheroo to see how they come out.
I need to get on top of the Genever wagan...

Chicken feet are the best dim sum dish. It is what I look forward to everytime I make a trip into Chinatown NY. Best chicken feet can be found at Hop Shing or New Chatham Restaurant on 9 Chatham Square. I have been going there since I was 8 (I'm 24 now) and am still going there with my family. They also serve other amazing dim sum that I will not list in this post as it would be too long.
My recommendation to those who have not tried, give it a shot. The worst that could happen is that you don't like it and you are out $1.50-$2.00.

You know for a second I thought the last line said, "Watch the gummi bear jump to his death."

Thanks for all of your suggestions!

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

I was in Central Park last week and I had this wonderful Lime Fruit Bar. It hit the spot on a 90 degree day so well I got another!

I was at Zabar's on Sunday to get some things to eat at Central Park. The list included a baguette, smoked salmon spread, brie, a mix of olives and pickles, and fresh grapefruit juice. Everything was amazing and reasonably priced (I would have spent double had I gone to a brunch). If you are ever in the Upper West Side, you must make a stop at Zabar's!