I may be called out for being totally remiss in my duties as a burger writer for admitting this, but here goes: I've...
(01/12/12) I may be called out for being totally remiss in my duties as a burger writer for admitting this, but here goes: I've never been to a Steak 'n Shake before. I have many excuses—I had no idea they were so popular! I didn't grow up in the midwest! But I don't like steak in my burgers!—but let's be honest, none of those excuses are any good, particularly not after having read Nick Solares' glowing review. To say that the Steak 'n Shake has a cult-like following would be like saying that Mr. Wizard knows a bit about science. It's like the In-N-Out of the midwest, and ex-pats in New York have been waiting a long time for this day to come. With its head office located in Indianapolis, it's fitting that the brand new location is at 1695 Broadway, immediately adjacent to Hoosier-boy and self-proclaimed Steak 'n Shake lover David Letterman's Late Night theater. Doors officially open tomorrow (thursday, January 12th), but a couple other burger fans and I were afforded a sneak peak at the new...See less
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Country of origin: Canada Locations worldwide: Six in Canada and NYC NYC locations: One in the East Village The new year...
(01/09/12) Country of origin: Canada Locations worldwide: Six in Canada and NYC NYC locations: One in the East Village The new year has already seen the arrival of a delicious foreign invasion. Vancouver's Japadog is proving that there's more to Canadian fast food than Tim Hortons. Right at home with the ramen and yakitori on Saint Marks Place, these Japanese-style hotdogs are already attracting lines out the door of its first US branch. Seaweed, bonito, daikon, miso: all traditional Japanese ingredients. And at first glance, all strange on an American frank-stuffed bun. These are no mere stunt dogs, though. Despite the seemingly outre toppings, the flavor combinations make perfect sense after you taste them and the proportions remain on the sane side of overstuffed. Explorers should start with the signature Terimayo ($4.75) to acquaint themselves with the concept. The beef frank is drizzled with slightly sweet Japanese mayonnaise and sprinkled with bonito flakes and porcupine-like slivers of...See less
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Puddin' by Clio opened last Friday on St Marks Place, and by the end of night, they were nearly sold out of everything....
(01/09/12) Puddin' by Clio opened last Friday on St Marks Place, and by the end of night, they were nearly sold out of everything. (Congrats!) The menu is divided into three main sections: puddings (with toppings), parfaits, and cakes. At $5 a slice, cakes are the best deal, and my favorite part of the menu. Selections change daily but keep your eye out for a towering slices of devil's food cake layered with a salted caramel baked ganache, peanut butter pudding, and a lavish dark chocolate glaze to finish. It's as indulgent as it sounds, and you'll want to pair this with coffee (Stumptown) or tea (Harney & Sons) which they serve as well. Parfaits are pre-assembled creations, $6.50 for an 8-ounce jar, and $9.25 for a 12-ounce jar. Highlights? The Banana Cream Dream (large jar pictured in back): a lush, pure banana pudding meeting crumbled banana cake, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs. The satisfaction it offers is very different from that of the playful Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding from...See less
When we first wrote about FoodParc, the midtown casual dining destination conceived and executed by Ed Schonfeld last...
(01/03/12) When we first wrote about FoodParc, the midtown casual dining destination conceived and executed by Ed Schonfeld last September, we casually mentioned that the burger at 3Bs was "perhaps one of the top 5 under $10 in New York right now," I think we were understating. After having sampled that original burger a few more times—the one made with the Pat LaFrieda blend that features hanger steak, crisp fried onion rings, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a special Thousand Island-esque sauce on a potato roll—I'm confident in saying that it's one of the top 5 burgers in the city for any price (don't ask me to name the other four). So I was excited to hear that they were adding a few more options to their lineup. I'm not really one to judge a burger joint on its toppings—more often than not, burger joints with crazy toppings use them to cover up an inferior product (see Exhibit A: The Counter)—but in this case, with such a great burger as the base, what harm could a few...See less
Coconut pancakes come two to an order ($11) at Public on Elizabeth Street. They're tall, fluffy pancakes rich with...
(12/28/11) Coconut pancakes come two to an order ($11) at Public on Elizabeth Street. They're tall, fluffy pancakes rich with grated coconut and crisp tops and bottoms, warm off the griddle. It's a brunch dish, but plays a role closer to that of a dessert. They're topped off with fresh ricotta, diced mangoes and basil, and ginger-lime syrup. It's tropical in all the right ways, more sophisticated than cheesy. And most importantly, the components all complement one another, that spicy-tart syrup offsetting the sweet coconut, mangoes resting in a creamy cloud of ricotta. Add an extra squeeze of fresh lime (included) if so desired. It will almost make you forget that it's winter out there.See less
There's no doubt about it: the several branches of Joe's Shanghai are by far the most famed and popular soup dumpling...
(12/22/11) There's no doubt about it: the several branches of Joe's Shanghai are by far the most famed and popular soup dumpling restaurants in the city, yet in our many trips there, we've found them to be pretty unremarkable, their non-dumpling food even more so. Why do customers subject themselves to insane crowds (see picture above) only to be served what are at best moderately good Xiao Long Bao, and to be subsequently booted back on the street the moment the last dumpling is gone (or sometimes even earlier) by harried and surly waitstaff? I've got a couple theories, but I think the strongest is that it's in the name. It's easy to get lost amongst a sea of generically-named Shanghai Cafes and Shanghai Cuisines, but Joe's Shanghai stands out as an easy-to-remember, easy-to-recommend to out-of-towners joint, and to be fair, I wouldn't say no to their soup dumplings. They're good, they're just not great. Joe's Ginger a few doors down on Pell Street seemed to have realized that part of Joe's path...See less
We've been on a tofu kick recently at Serious Eats. In its pure form, sure, refreshing and virtuous. But we've got no...
(11/30/11) We've been on a tofu kick recently at Serious Eats. In its pure form, sure, refreshing and virtuous. But we've got no problem loading it down with meat and oil, either. $10 is a lot for a plate of tofu in Chinatown, but the Pan Fried Bean Curd at Shanghai Cafe is a massive pile of food that could easily feed two with some rice on the side. The tofu itself is the reason to order it: hearty, thick slices firm enough to hold together, but soft and slippery and clean in flavor when they fall apart under your teeth. Greens and crumbled pork bits round it out. They're in a simple brown sauce that we agreed was a little salty (even to our taste) and a little MSG-y, but it's still a plenty satisfying plate of food.See less
Parm, the new sandwich and lunch shop from the gentlemen of Torrisi Italian Specialties, officially opens today; we were...
(11/08/11) Parm, the new sandwich and lunch shop from the gentlemen of Torrisi Italian Specialties, officially opens today; we were lucky enough to get a sneak preview yesterday. (Yes, we were carb loading without running the marathon.) Parm will take over the more casual lunchtime business of next-door-neighbor Torrisi, with an expanded menu, a real waitstaff, and true sit-down service. (Meanwhile, Torrisi will be serving a four-course prix fixe at lunch, more similar to their dinner.) We have eaten lunch at Torrisi a hundred times, and while some things at Parm look familiar, others are entirely new. This is, of course, a preview meal, so read this report accordingly. But based on what we ate, you will (unsurprisingly) be in for a treat at Parm. Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone have gone even farther in their contemporary riffs on Italian-American staples; dishes that have grown tired and stale have been enlivened at Parm by Torrisi's and Carbone's culinary imaginations, skilled technique, and...See less
Peace out Halloween, it’s time to think about turkey and stuffing! The croissant that inspired “Grease is nature’s lip...
(11/01/11) Peace out Halloween, it’s time to think about turkey and stuffing! The croissant that inspired “Grease is nature’s lip gloss” is back at MomoMilkBar (56th btw 5th+6th) today! If you’re nursing a post-Halloween hangover, turkey, cranberry sauce, and gravy are waiting for you. Chocolate chocolate cookies and Chocolate Chip Cake are also returning to the menu!See less
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485 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (Powers/Grandmap); 718-388-8820; forcellaeatery.com Getting there: G/L to...
(10/31/11) 485 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (Powers/Grandmap); 718-388-8820; forcellaeatery.com Getting there: G/L to Metropolitan-Lorimer Pizza style: Neapolitan Oven type: Wood-burning Acunto brand oven The skinny: OK. Forget for a minute that Forcella is doing some solidly legit traditional pizzas. That's all well and good and totally worth your while. But just know that the place is the only pizzeria I know of in NYC that's doing a deep-fried "montagnara" pizza Price: Marinara, $9; Margherita, $11; Pizza alla Carbonara $12See less
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There are many fancy doughnut shops in New York, but sometimes you just want a doughnut, no fuss, nothing complicated,...
(10/06/11) There are many fancy doughnut shops in New York, but sometimes you just want a doughnut, no fuss, nothing complicated, just simple and sweet. Those are the kind of doughnuts you’ll find at The Donut Pub, a 24/7 doughnut shop operating on 14th Street since 1964. It’s the kind of doughnuts you imagine cops to eat, and in reality, they do. Two weeks ago, I saw two of New York’s Finest at The Donut Pub on a pick-up. I’m not sure which doughnuts they got, but here’s my top five. If you’re still not o...See less
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The pizza rustica ($5.50) looks like something between a quiche and a double-crusted deep-dish pie, but tastes like the...
(10/06/11) The pizza rustica ($5.50) looks like something between a quiche and a double-crusted deep-dish pie, but tastes like the most insanely indulgent cheese-bomb you've ever encountered. "People think it's going to be eggy," said the counter girl cheerfully. "But it's really, really cheesey." That comes from ricotta and mozzarella, prosciutto and salami, all bound together with a little egg in one creamy, impossibly rich filling. It's great at room temperature, but heat it up for maximum eating pleasure (or let the Larder folks heat it up for you.) The whole inside softens into something still-set but borderline runny, deliciously molten, the prosciutto and salami bleeding their meaty oils into the filling. And the flaky crust is likewise great cold but incredible warm, beautifully browned on the edges; it's good enough that I'd encourage Bklyn Larder to go into the pie business. (As if they weren't doing enough already.)See less
Brasserie Beaumarchais, located in the ‘tres chic’ Meatpacking District, embodies the philosophy of the French...
(09/29/11) Brasserie Beaumarchais, located in the ‘tres chic’ Meatpacking District, embodies the philosophy of the French Renaissance man Pierre Beaumarchais for whom this charming and decadent brasserie was named. Executive Chef and Iron Chef Champion Nicolas Cantrel created a menu of signature dishes that continues to offer guests an ultimate French dining experience. This elegant and lively eatery is home to the globally renowned “Le Grand Brunch” every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. An alternative for a mid-day retreat, guests are treated to a South of France experience by indulging in the finest champagne and rose while dancing the afternoon away to the Saint Tropez beats. Brasserie Beaumarchais offers unparalleled hospitality and a welcoming ambiance.See less
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This is a rather sweet dessert; don't be tempted to substitute sweetened coconut. The unsweetened variety can be found...
(09/12/11) This is a rather sweet dessert; don't be tempted to substitute sweetened coconut. The unsweetened variety can be found in the organic aisle of many supermarkets or at health food stores. The recipe also calls for coconut milk: do not substitute cream of coconut. Cocada will keep in an airtight container for one week. Special equipment: 8- by 8-inch square baking pan, parchment paper, medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, candy thermometer, cooling rackSee less
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Good news: Leather and suede skins and trims are still plentiful in the Garment District. Bad news: They aren't cheap...
(09/12/11) Good news: Leather and suede skins and trims are still plentiful in the Garment District. Bad news: They aren't cheap and you need to know what you are doing before you sit down to sew with leather or suede. To the best of my knowledge, there are three stores in NYC's Garment District that deal primarily in leather and suede skins: Global Leathers; Leather Impact; and Leather, Suede, Skins. A few other stores in the area sell some leather and suede in addition to their regular offerings, such as Mood Fabrics and Botani Trims. Prices for skins appear to be similar among all the stores: approximately $35 to $55 and up per skin, depending on size and type of skin. At any of these stores you will have no problem finding beautiful skins of all types: cattle, pig and hog, deer, sheep and lamb, goat and kid, and exotic and fancy leathers. The best advice I can give budding leather sewists is to know before you go. Don't expect the leather stores' staff to have the time or inclination to teach...See less
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Botani Trimmings, known for its luxury trims and buttons, has expanded and added an extensive leather department to woo...
(08/23/11) Botani Trimmings, known for its luxury trims and buttons, has expanded and added an extensive leather department to woo the handbag design market. The Garment District store is now an entire block wide, with entrances on W. 36th and W. 37th Streets. According to Botani's website, handbag sample making and production are available without minimums. This new leather department is an attractive addition to the Garment District. If you're thinking about handbag design or sewing with leather, I'd add Botani to your list of must-visit suppliers. Speaking of leather, I've been thinking about sewing with leather this fall and so am trying to make it around to the places that sell leather in the Garment District. I've been to Leather, Suede & Skins on W. 35th and to Mood's small leather nook, and I plan to visit Leather Impact on W. 38th soon. A complete write-up to follow here. Readers, have you ever sewn leather before? Any tips you'd care to share here?See less
Did you know that there is a Garment District company called Regal Originals, 247 W. 37th Street, that does all sorts of...
(07/28/11) Did you know that there is a Garment District company called Regal Originals, 247 W. 37th Street, that does all sorts of cool things, like pleating, shirring, smocking, appliqué and more? I recently was treated to a tour of this unionized factory by Rodger Cohen, whose father-in-law, Holocaust survivor Jack Krinick, opened Regal in the Garment District in 1950. Today Rodger and his daughter Dalia run Regal, along with 15 to 30 employees, depending on time of year and demand. Readers, can I tell you how incredibly cool it is to see finishing touches like pleating and shirring being applied to actual garments from the likes of Theory, Nanette Lepore, Milly, Betsy Johnson and Oscar de la Renta? Speaking of Oscar, Rodger and Dalia let me peek at a de la Renta navy silk gown Regal trimmed with rows of pleated ruffles; can't wait to see which celebrity wears this beauty on the red carpet. My tour was so interesting, but here's the most exciting fact I learned: Regular home sewists like you...See less
Not quite sure when this store opened, but there's now a second outpost of Around the World, the best place in the city...
(07/07/11) Not quite sure when this store opened, but there's now a second outpost of Around the World, the best place in the city to buy fashion magazines from, well, around the world. Located in the heart of the Garment District at 148 W. 37th Street, just off Seventh Ave., home sewists can pick up single issues of BurdaStyle at this location for $9.50 an issue. The amount of fashion and trend magazines available here is staggering. But did I walk away with In Trend Dresses or Vogue Collection Paris or Textile Report? Heck no. I had to pick up the latest issue of People, so I could read the cover story on kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard. Beach reading!See less
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