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    Real Wasabi

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted

    Are there any Japanese groceries or specialty stores that carry the rhizome? I want it specifically for home use. Not interested in eateries that serve it. I am trying to avoid mail order too.

    Steamers in Northern NJ

    in New Jersey: Cooking & Baking

    Posted

    Crab House in Cliffside, on Anderson is very good - not a fancy place but very fresh fish & I have had good steamers there - w/ tail.

    One of our favorites there is the crabcake & they also make a crababella - carbcake on portabella which is great.

    Some people confuse it with Crab House in Edgewater which is a chain & is horrible - basically all just frozen & fried stuff.

    Mcormick & Schmicks is pretty good also - been a few times, always happy

    That's the place I mentioned. I guess ONE other person likes it. Hey dknyc1, did you try the lobster Moussaka when you were there? LMAO! I did, and I even got to throw my plate and glass in the fireplace while dancing on the table after the meal! :wink:

    Steamers in Northern NJ

    in New Jersey: Cooking & Baking

    Posted

    Steamers in NJ mean littlenecks to the majority. The steamers in NE refer to pissers or long necks(soft shells). I am assuming that menton is refering to Littlenecks, but who knows.

    I personally don't like longnecks. They have a muddier taste. Littlenecks are sweet and succulent and can be quaffed in dozens with cold beer.

    Seabra's Market

    in New Jersey: Cooking & Baking

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    I hate being bumped by old Portugeuse ladies with their carts in Seabras.

    I'd also have to agree with jpr54_ here.  The word "sanitary" doesn't come to mind when I visit their fish or meat department.  That dried baccala does make my stomach turn very easily but it's not that it's the warm to tepid fish floating in styrofoam containers that raise my eyebrows.  My girlfriend is Azorean-Portugeuse and comes from Ironbound.  She won't shop there at all.     

    They have decent stuff but if I am going to buy fish in Ironbound  I wouldn't go to Seabras, I'd go to Popular Market on Ferry St. where the turnover of fish is huge.     

    Regardless, Ironbound to me is not worth the effort or inconvenience to drive to in order to go to the market.  WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much traffic nowadays.

    Don't know about fish, but Seabra's is the place to go for pork. They raise their own pigs and never inject it with tenderizers like some supermarkets. Rich, try the one in Kearny on Schuyler Ave. if you don't want to go to Newark....same items, and I've never had an issue with the cleanliness.

    Been to the one on Schuyler and it is much better to me. That's were we shop for meats. You are correct on the pork situation there.

    Seabra's Market

    in New Jersey: Cooking & Baking

    Posted · Edited by richl2214 (log)

    I hate being bumped by old Portugeuse ladies with their carts in Seabras.

    I'd also have to agree with jpr54_ here. The word "sanitary" doesn't come to mind when I visit their fish or meat department. That dried baccala does make my stomach turn very easily but it's not that it's the warm to tepid fish floating in styrofoam containers that raise my eyebrows. My girlfriend is Azorean-Portugeuse and comes from Ironbound. She won't shop there at all.

    They have decent stuff but if I am going to buy fish in Ironbound I wouldn't go to Seabras, I'd go to Popular Market on Ferry St. where the turnover of fish is huge.

    Regardless, Ironbound to me is not worth the effort or inconvenience to drive to in order to go to the market. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much traffic nowadays.

    The Mojito

    in Spirits & Cocktails

    Posted · Edited by richl2214 (log)

    Off topic but now that you mentioned the Cuban Matusalem have you ever tried the Mat 15yr old? I am rationing that myself ever since it's production stopped. I brought a bunch back from Havana and mowed through it.

    Oh, the places you'll go

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted

    I am going to miss the smoke at the Belmont. It adds ambiance and perhaps a slight coating of tar to the Chicken Savoy that doesn't seem to taste as good since April 15th. Well, at least the politicians know what's good for me. Being a doctor and all I need lots of help with that part of my life. ;)

    espresso

    in Coffee & Tea

    Posted

    I use:

    Paradise Roasters - Cali

    Cafe Fresco - Penn

    Intelligentsia - Chicago

    Great beans for espresso. However I have a dedicated grinder. Don't know how they'd fare in your superautomatic.

    Cuban Pete's

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted

    Rich does he still have all the different flavors??

    I went there thinking that sangria was pretty gross...bad red wine over sweetened with apple slices in it...CPs tasted good and I dont really care either way about the booze.

    tracey

    Yup they have all those kooky flavors on the menu. It's basically a large pitcher of fruit punch for $15. Come on!

    Cuban Pete's

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted

    I was there Wed night and it was hoppin'. The "sangria" was no more than a fruit drink. Do yourself a favor and bring you own or a bottle of vino.

    I ate exclusively off the tapas menu. Empenadas were so-so but the rest of the food was great. Highlight was the stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and the Cuban "sang-wich." Not as good as La Isla but it is an excellent recreation of a classic.

    BBQ in NNJ

    in New Jersey: Dining

    Posted

    I found the same when I lived in Kalifornia for a year.  Not one pizza place that served a decent slice and I visited plenty.

    i find the same holds true for NY and NJ as well. :laugh:

    I'd second that. The pizza I've been making at home on my stone has been miles better than anything I can buy in a shop. LOL Can't hold a candle to my Garndad's pie but I'm getting there!

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