Jason Perlow

I've seen Penafiel, but in an apple version?

Oh oh. But we don't have any springrolls this year!

I like Tyler, actually.

I concur, we recently purchased an Oxo, and it makes amazing gauffretes and does a great slicing job.

You have to be especially careful with buying Kikkoman in the US, as it is produced domestically here as well, including their "Marudaizu". The marudaizu produced in the US contains alcohol and is thinned down with wheat. If you want the real deal you have to go to stores like Mitsuwa which carry the genuine Japanese article. I'm not sure if Top Quality in Parsippany carries the real Japanese stuff. I know for sure Mitsuwa does, but you will pay a premium for it. I was able to get the Yamasa whole bean organic marudaizu for 8 bucks a 1L botttle there. Kam Man Food in East Hanover might have a better selection than Top Quality, and its a much better store overall. I particularly like the Korean, whole bean soy sauces that are wheat and alcohol free. They are for the most part less expensive than their Japanese couterparts and just as good. I buy them at Han Ah Reum at either the Ridgefield or Little Ferry store. You want to look at the list of ingredients on these sauces and make sure that the only contents are soybeans and water. That's it.

Rachel and I went to Mandoo Inc., today. And the plot regarding "Englewood Dumpling" brand thickens -- as it turns out Mandoo Inc. is not "Englewood Dumpling" brand, according to their owner, Mr. Lee. So now we have to find out where "Englewood Dumpling" is. Here is the sign on West Sheffield avenue. Mandoo Inc. is definitely on the industrial part of Englewood. The totally non-descript building housing Mandoo Inc. Dumpling price list Kitchen area. Mandoo Inc. cooks a single variety of dumpling per day, which can be eaten right out of the steamer. Today was kimchi dumplings. Kimchi dumplings with Ginger dipping sauce. Ginger dipping sauce for sale. Tteok, or sliced rice cakes. These can be used in soup or sauteed with vegetables and meat as a type of noodles, or used in Ttteokbokki, a spicy dish with red pepper paste and lots of garlic and scallions.

Bravo, tommy! I think that should be written into the Eg guidelines!! ← Accepting free food is not against our guidelines. Asking for it, however, in lieu of promotion on the site, or misrepresenting yourself as a member of eG's staff, is. If it comes as a matter of course because the restaurant wants to be extra gracious to an eG Society member, just as they would for any good customer, its perfectly acceptable.

Shit. Scratch that idea. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not the only person capable of original thought at the NJ section of the Times. That must be a pretty stealth factory to be able to escape notice on this site!

I found this description elsewhere: http://www.brotherhoodwinery.net/pages/links.asp

I like Silver Pond, yes, and they are a top Dim Sum restaurant. BTW a Conditional could be as simple as a water leak in one of the fish tanks. They aren't really indicative of a serious problem. They are also considered to be a first violation, and Silver Pond has been in business for over 20 years. What you need to be worried about are "Unsatisfactory" violations. The thing about Bergen County health inspectors is when they -want- to find a problem, they usually end up finding one. That's why I find most of these health checks to be pretty uninformative unless its a very serious violation.

Today I made myself a simple Irish Coffee, using a dark roasted Arabica blend using my single serve coffee machine and a nice shot of Baileys. I really need to make those more often.

There actually -is- such thing as unsparkling Champagne, you know. And guess what.... it tastes like flat Champagne! Well, closer to a White Burgundy, but still...

I actually like Luzianne's products, though. Luzianne is known for their teabags, and is -the- iced tea from New Orleans.

Possibly, but that technically makes it Korean then. I'll have to check it out.

Marlene, do you know how old that rye is?

Sailor Jerry is also spiced, isn't it?

Please comply with David's (and our) wishes not to politicise the topic. The impact on local restaurants from an economic standpoint is a valid one, so we're going to let this topic stand for the time being unless it gets out of hand.

I've merged this thread with an earlier Hot Dog topic -- be sure to see the Hot Dog roundup in earlier posts.

I was recently made aware that there is a Chinese dumpling factory in Englewood which makes frozen dumplings for the various local Asian markets, where you can actually eat them freshly steamed after just coming off the assembly line. I'm not sure where exactly in Englewood this is, but it is supposed to be in the industrial part of town. I've had the "Englewood Dumpling" brand before, as I have bought the frozen ones (many varieties) at King Fung Supermarket in River Edge -- they happen to be very good. Anyone been to this place or can help me figure out where it is?

How about with... grilled Chicken boudin sausage?

Rosie, yes. The other two guys...

I'm fairly sure that having to cook hamburger at least to medium tends to be a local ordinance set forth by local health departments. I know in most of Bergen County NJ that its the case. I recall Fink explaining it to me at least once.

We got some really big tumblers at Fortunoff in Wayne that are nearly indestructable, but it was like 10 years ago. Generally speaking though, when it comes to glassware and kitchenware, Fortunoff is an excellent store to go to.

I was recently sent a copy of The Cultivated Life: Thomas Jefferson and Wine a new multimedia DVD recently put out by PBS. Its a combination of web content and a PBS documentary film, utilizing a new multimedia fusion technology called NetBlender, which combines web content and DVD video into one seamless presentation and interface and does not require installation on your computer -- you just play the DVD and everything "just works". Its a great movie and if you're interested in the subject of how viticulture formed in the 18th century in the United States, its very educational. The integrated Netblender software on the DVD also works really well (on PC). Currently, you can only buy the film from the PBS website -- the movie aired in November and December briefly in a few different PBS markets, and its not scheduled to re-air anytime soon. The Cultivated Life DVD with Netblender Technology

Initial impressions -- this may very well be the next legendary Jersey Dog spot. They're doing unique stuff with dogs that nobody in the area is doing, and by far some of the best fresh cut fries short of a fry specialist like Les Halles in Manhattan or on the boardwalk in Ocean City. The 4 to a pound all-beef Best, when deep fried and wrapped with the bacon on a Martin's roll yeilds probably one of the best dogs in the area, and with the unique toppings really knocks it out of the park. Its a very rich dog, so if you are more on the milder, pork side of the fence with a traditional Jersey Ripper, you might think a little bit different -- all beef is my preference, so I'm definitely an adherent to this genre. My favorites by far were the Jersey Breakfast and the My Schmiero -- both ideally suited after a night of hard drinking. I liked both the Caped Crusader and the Hotburger Hamdog, however the chili (all meat, no beans) is a bit on the sweet side. I wouldn't want to eat a whole bowl of it as a meal, but it matches well with the dogs, although I think it could use a little bit more heat. I think that Amazing Hot Dog is going to be here for a long time to come.