MikeyMike

Octaveman, Just a couple of quick clarifications. When you say Bean Sauce I assume you are using Black bean sauce. Also, can I substitute crushed red pepper flake for the dried red peppers? Thanks, Mike

You may want to try Seasons in Washington Township. I'm not sure if they are big enough but you won't know unless you give them a call. http://www.seasonscatering.com/

I made a big pot of Erwtensoep over the weekend. Basically the same recipe as Chufi's with just a few additions. After letting the soup sit overnight you stir in a half cup of white wine and a half cup of light cream. The recipe was given to me by my neighbor from when I lived in Wassenaar (I will post it later).

Are you guys trapped in Park Ridge/Montvale? If not there are many more possibilities in the area (Ridgewood etc.).

King's had some nice Prime Rib on sale at the Midland Park location this week. $4.99/lb. I bought a nice 3 bone one on Sunday and cooked it.

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A & P has colossal grilling shrimp on sale this week. Freshwater 13-15 count $6.99/lb.

Brazoswood grad here.

Live ones (I know you said you didn't want to clean them) are widely available at places like Market Basket, Whole Foods and Kings. They even had some at the Shoprite in Ramsey this weekend.

What's the commute to the city like?

What is the easiest way get to/from the stadium and the Retail Market by public transportation?

Bottle King on Route 17 North in Ramsey is starting to stock a fair number of cheeses.

I second The Feeding Tree. Good food and you can't beat the location.

Looks great, can't wait to try it.

Market Basket in Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes makes their version of andouille and I belive it sells at around $3.99/pound. http://www.marketbasket.com/

I haven't been to any of these places in a while but they come to mind for the burger and beer. Davey's Locker in Montvale, NJ http://www.daveyspub.com/ Burkes on Old Hook in Westwood (The head bartender from Davey's opened his own place) 65 Old Hook Rd, Westwood, NJ 07675 The Porterhouse in Montvale, NJ http://www.porterhouseusa.com/contact.html

I just saw a piece about you on Channel 7 Eyewitness news. Good job!!

You could try the Hermitage in Ho Ho Kus. http://www.thehermitage.org/RentalsPage.html

I used to work in the area and we would have our holiday party there. The food was actually pretty good. I also went to a wedding there about 5 or 6 years ago and from what I remeber the food was very good. edit for spelling

We ate there again last week I thought I would update this thread. Everything was very good and the wait staff seemed more on the ball than previous occasions. The menu. We had the 7-course. (format stolen from chefdavidrusso's thread) Started with something from the chef. A chinese style spoon with a piece of roasted artichoke heart, goat cheese and microgreens. 1st Course ME - Big Eye Tuna Tartar GF - Lump crab salad (cake) with avocado, greens, and citrus dressing. THE WINNER - Toss up. 2nd Course ME - Daily special grilled white aspargus with micro greens and balsamic vinagrette. GF - Heirloom Tomato Salad with Bleu Cheese, Crispy Shallots, Micro Greens, and Basil Oil. THE WINNER - Tomato salad. 3rd Course ME - Foie Gras with Cranberry Mango Bread Pudding, Red Wine Reduction ad Aged Balsamic Drizzles GF. - same THE WINNER - Foie gras (actually I forget what else was available, since we both wanted the foie gras. 4th Course ME - Sea bass with cockles in a tomato "broth". GF - Seared Tuna (I forget how it was presented) THE WINNER - Sea Bass 5th Course ME - Braised short rib with gorgonzola polenta. GF - Muscovy duck breast on toasted wild rice with red-wine and cranberry reduction. THE WINNER - Short Rib 6th Cheese course Five or six (sorry can't remember) types of cheese served with cranberry bread, creamy chèvre and Vermont blue are the only two I remember for sure. 7th Dessert (not a big dessert eater so I don't recall the details of mine) ME - Blueberries with shortbread and cream. GF - Fallen chocolate cake THE WINNER - Chocolate cake

This is one of the Mussel Farms in Coupeville I don't think they sell retail but they may be able to point you in the right direction. Penn Cove Shellfish, LLC 1900 Penn Cove Rd Coupeville , WA 98239 (360) 678-4803 e-mail: shellfish@penncoveshellfish.com web site: www.penncoveshellfish.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edit: I guess I should read the previous post before I comment.

I usually go to Toby's when I'm visiting. Nothing fancy but the mussels are good. http://www.tobysuds.com/

I was taken here a couple of years ago and I assume it is still there. It is a block up (towards the Grand Concourse) from the McDonalds which is under the subway tracks. Not bad Jamaican food, I had the goat curried goat because it was recommended. Feeding Tree 892 Gerard Ave. Bronx , NY 10452 Phone: (718) 293-5025 - The Bronx - Caribbean Edit It was reviewed in the NY Times you should be able to google it.

A couple of more places in Allendale. Mezzaluna Flirt Beantowne Gourmet Inc. I haven't eaten at any of them but I saw they that they have outdoor dining.

What are the coffee grounds for?