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Any thoughts on Lure Fishbar?

Thanks for the tip. Had the cheeseburger Lure style, it really lives up to it's hype

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we need a restaurant to make a shower for our daughter in bayside

Caffe on the Green at 201-10 Cross Island Pkwy is a beautiful restaurant

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Does bobby flay get beaten everytime on throwdown?

I'm not a fan of his either, but I have caught a few episodes of Throwdown.

I think Anthony Bourdain got it right on a recent blog posting in which he discussed the Food Network's personalities.
Don't know if you've read it, but of Flay he said:
"subjecting poor Bobby to THROWDOWN; the object of which is to allow every web-fingered geek with a backyard grill--or half-mad muffin maker to proclaim, “I beat Bobby Flay at makin’ barbeque!” at the heart-warming end of show--before returning to tend their meth labs.. I watched poor Bobby battle to a draw recently in some bogus Southwestern “Chili Face-Off.” Now…does ANYONE actually believe that Bobby Flay can’t make a better chili than a supermarket ground beef bearing amateur? I don’t. It’s a cruel exercise in humiliation. A variation on “Dunk Bozo” or “Shoot The Geek,” at the carnival. And whatever I might have thought of Flay’s previous TV efforts, I find the network’s misuse of one of their founding chefs to be nauseatingly cynical."

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What's your favorite Chip/Snack and flavor?

I love Glenny's White Cheddar flavored Soy Crisps

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Any thoughts on Lure Fishbar?

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Russian/Ukrainian restaurants?

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Best sushi in nyc?

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zoryana answered "Artichoke" to What's Your Favorite New-School Pizza In New York?

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zoryana answered "Crif Dogs" to What's Your Favorite Hot Dog In New York?

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zoryana answered "Totonno's" to What's Your Favorite Old-School Pizza In New York?

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zoryana answered "H&H" to What's Your Favorite Bagel In New York?

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Any thoughts on Lure Fishbar?

Thanks for the tip. Had the cheeseburger Lure style, it really lives up to it's hype

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we need a restaurant to make a shower for our daughter in bayside

Caffe on the Green at 201-10 Cross Island Pkwy is a beautiful restaurant

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Does bobby flay get beaten everytime on throwdown?

I'm not a fan of his either, but I have caught a few episodes of Throwdown.

I think Anthony Bourdain got it right on a recent blog posting in which he discussed the Food Network's personalities.
Don't know if you've read it, but of Flay he said:
"subjecting poor Bobby to THROWDOWN; the object of which is to allow every web-fingered geek with a backyard grill--or half-mad muffin maker to proclaim, “I beat Bobby Flay at makin’ barbeque!” at the heart-warming end of show--before returning to tend their meth labs.. I watched poor Bobby battle to a draw recently in some bogus Southwestern “Chili Face-Off.” Now…does ANYONE actually believe that Bobby Flay can’t make a better chili than a supermarket ground beef bearing amateur? I don’t. It’s a cruel exercise in humiliation. A variation on “Dunk Bozo” or “Shoot The Geek,” at the carnival. And whatever I might have thought of Flay’s previous TV efforts, I find the network’s misuse of one of their founding chefs to be nauseatingly cynical."

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What's your favorite Chip/Snack and flavor?

I love Glenny's White Cheddar flavored Soy Crisps

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This week's 'New York,' photo of enormous clams, p. 55

Haha I was thinking the same thing; I stared at that photo for quite a while. It's oddly enthralling

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Recommendations for sushi in Brooklyn

Whenever I go to Brooklyn I stop by Mambo Sushi at 2005 Emmons Ave in Sheepshead Bay. Their fish is always great and they have a vast array of interesting sashimi-type appetizers

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Question of the Day: Not for the squeamish--ever get food sickness?

A friend of mine recently convinced me to go to White Castle with him. I'd never had it before, which thouroughly surprised him, and after much deliberation I decided to give it a try. Big mistake.Their little burgers didn't seem too awful at first, but soon after we left my stomach was emitting all sorts of foreign noise. Needless to say, I spent a long time in the bathroom that day.

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Any recommendations on an excellent brunch in Manhattan?

I live a few blocks from Lincoln Center, and have brunch with my roomate every weekend at Le Pain Quotidien at 60 West 65th Street.

We always order a brioche to share and I get my favorite sandwich: the tuna salad with olive tapenade and roasted peppers.

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What's the one food you just won't eat?

I come from Ukraine where cow's tongue is considered a delicacy.
I have vivid memories of opening my fridge when I was young only to find an enormous raw tongue neatly displayed on a platter.
It scarred me for life; I've never tried it and never will

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Question of the Day: How Do You Like Your Fries?

I live in Queens and there is a famous deli here called Cherry Valley that's open 24/7. They serve fries "couch" style; covered in gravy and mozzarella cheese. It may not look appetizing but I can't go a week without stopping by there at least once and ordering their waffle couch fries.

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Question of the Day: What's your guilty pleasure?

Applebee's boneless buffalo wings with ranch dressing.
I read somewhere that the Total Fat amounts to something around 89g, and that's without the dressing.

I love them nonetheless

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Question of the Day: What's Your Favorite Holiday Food?

as a Ukrainian I'll second monica's answer, home made pierogies are amazing!

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Best sushi in nyc?

Sandro, I agree that great fresh fish can be found anywhere, however, simply fresh fish can't be compared to the fish I've tasted at Sushi of Gari or Tomoe. General sushi places that I eat at on a weekly basis are great, sure, but none have ever provided me the euphoria I've experienced at Gari - that sort of fish can make me sit back in my chair with eyes wide open in disbelief.

If the rumors about Masa are true, I can't wait to try it out. There has to be SOMETHING different about the fish there if people are willing to go back more than once and spend a ludicrous amount of money on sushi

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Best sushi in nyc?

Haven't yet been to Masa - can't wait to go though.

Saturday night I'm going to Megu for the 1st time, has anyone ever been?

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Any thoughts on Lure Fishbar?

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Russian/Ukrainian restaurants?

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Best sushi in nyc?

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zoryana answered "Artichoke" to What's Your Favorite New-School Pizza In New York?

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zoryana answered "Crif Dogs" to What's Your Favorite Hot Dog In New York?

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zoryana answered "Totonno's" to What's Your Favorite Old-School Pizza In New York?

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zoryana answered "H&H" to What's Your Favorite Bagel In New York?

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zoryana answered "Burger & Barrel" to Where Serves Your Favorite Burger In New York?

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zoryana got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?

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