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What is Your Favorite Panini?

Rustichella is absolutely my favorite Italian sandwich (Panino or Panini - only a bitch would care). These are available all along any Italian Autostrade (or is it autostradi) at the Autogrill. Best panini ever. Also available in the US at Chez Robaire in Armonk, NY.

villas2000 at 7:32AM on 11/02/11

Where is the best place for pizza in Milano?

BitchinFixins earns her name!!

villas2000 at 4:41PM on 10/04/11

Daily Slice: Pepperoni Slice from Paolo Pizzeria in Philadelphia

My daughter is presently in Milan Italy. Does anyone know any great pizzerias or pizza restaurants to suggest???

villas2000 at 11:42AM on 10/03/11

Daily Slice: Fornino, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

I recently ate at Fornino and had three pies: a small Pesto, a small Gorgonsola, and a large Margherita. Each one was truly delicious especially the Gorg which I thought was going to be too rich, but it was perfect. I even loved the pesto although I generally am not a pesto fan at all. The pizza at Robaire's in Armonk, NY are just as good and half the price so make your choice.

villas2000 at 5:39PM on 02/01/11

From Serious Eats: New York

What do You Eat for Breakfast the Day After Thanksgiving?

Nothing beats leftover sausage stuffing reheated until it gets a little crunchy around the edges, with a 2 fried eggs sitting on top. Chez Robaire in Armonk NY has ithis on their post TG menu every year

villas2000 at 12:14PM on 11/29/10

26 NYC Sandwiches We Love

You have to be kidding not to mention the Oyster Poh Boi at Robaire's in Armonk, NY. It's where New Orleans meets Saigon.

villas2000 at 6:32AM on 11/07/10

From Recipes

Sunday Brunch: Bacon Cheddar Broiled Grits

Chez Robaire in Armonk NY prepares grits in a similar way but uses Pancetta instead of the bacon and Parmigiano Reggiano instead of Cheddar. They serve it with 2 fried eggs on top and a drizzle of Truffle Oil. I dare say you haven't tasted grits like this....add a Belini for the ultimate brunch!

villas2000 at 4:35PM on 06/09/10

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The Nasty Bits: Pigs' Feet

I've made Pigs Trotters several times and unfortunately I have been uniformly disappointed each time. I like the idea, but there just isn't enough meat or even digestible fat to make it worth my while. I do love your idea of braising in Kecap and finishing on the grill with the kecap, honey and siracha. One last thing; you should seriously consider writing about food professionally. Your prose and style are beautifully put together and a joy to read.

villas2000 at 2:34PM on 06/02/10

Eddie's Pizza Truck to Open Thursday, June 10

OMG - I've been telling people about Eddies pizza for 20 years(more like 40 years). I discovered Eddies in New Hyde Park in 1968. I never could believe that that a place that was basically a coctail lounge with a pin ball bowling machine could make the BEST pizza ever. It is similar in style to John's on Bleeker St. The crust is paper thin and charred on the bottom with big beautiful charred bubbles of crust on the perimiter. I'll seek out the truck on the first day.

villas2000 at 7:37AM on 06/02/10

From Serious Eats: New York

My Sigh Saturday: How Not to Grill Pizza

Too bad!!! Memorial day is a perfect pizza day. We ate at Chez Robaire in Armonk and had one of the best pizzas ever. Goat cheese, pepper jack, roasted tomato, pancetta, and arugula. The crust was crispy and slightly charred on the bottom; the cheese was runny, and the arugula added a nice freshness. It was finished with a drizzle of Truffle oil for rich earthiness. Yumm.

villas2000 at 3:54PM on 06/01/10

A Sandwich a Day: Momofuku Ssam Bar BBQ Rib Sandwich

BBQ Rib? Bah Mi? Here is a Sandwich that David Chanhg himself would love. As "fusion" as a sammie gets. New Orleans on vacation in Saigon: The Oyster Poh Boi from Chez Robaire's in Armonk NY. Crispy fried oysters, oven roasted pork belly, pickled carrot and cucumber, cilantro, Kewpie Mayo and siracha on a toasted Ciabatta baguette.

villas2000 at 10:24AM on 03/11/10

What's The Best Sandwich You've Ever Had?

Very few people know how good Jewish Corn bread is. It has nothing to do with American Corn bread. It is more like a very dense Rye bread with a thick crust and moist interior. Chez Robaire in Armonk makes sandwiches on Jewish Corn bread that can't be beat. One of the best is served once a year during Super Bowl. It is composed of Rare Roast Beef, Jarlsburg Cheese, Bacon, Virginia Ham, Roast Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato and Russian dressing(their own secret version) on toasted Jewish Corn Bread.

villas2000 at 10:09AM on 03/11/10

What's The Best Sandwich You've Ever Had?

The Oyster Poh Boi from Robaire's in Armonk NY. Crispy fried oysters, homemade pork belly, pickled carrot and cucumber, cilantro, Kewpie Mayo and siracha on a toasted Ciabatta baguette.

villas2000 at 10:31AM on 03/08/10

Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

One of my favorite things growing up!!! Butter the bread and grill on both sides in a skillet as you would a grilled cheese. Take out a small circle of bread from the center. Place a fired egg in the hole in the center and you have a MOON!!

villas2000 at 1:32PM on 06/29/09

A great site for villas and food,

What's Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor

villas2000 at 1:15PM on 06/15/09

What's Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor

There is nothing better that Ben & Jerry's Coffee Heathbar Crunch!

villas2000 at 1:12PM on 06/15/09