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    Time to let the cat out of the bag

    in Food Media & Arts

    Posted

    How cool! My Hudson Valley expertise at your service.

    When you call it "Hudson Valley", Liz, you make this area sound downright fabulous. At least you didn't include the "Lower". ^_^

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    Ha ha Angela! Luckily, with generous friends who own a lake house in Colombia County, my Hud food exepertise extends way beyond Lo, if you'll excuse the expression!

    Fatty Crab

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    I like this place, but am I the only one who hates those tea sandwiches?

    Well... I did say "good." Not hate, but certainly not a rave.

    "Hate" is a little strong, huh? I think I was just expecting much more. The texture was soft-on-soft, and the flavor was monotonous, too. I ended up piling on the shrimp paste.

    I know what you mean. It was like the texture of a PBJ made with creamy. Slices of cucumber — or some of that pickled watermelon rind — might have been just the ticket. But when I got there, I was starving, so we quick-ordered so we could peruse the rest of the (short) menu. To stave the hunger, it did the trick.

    Fatty Crab

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    I was there on Tuesday night, too — and we, too, were examining every bite of the watermelon-pork salad. The pickle, yes. Scallions, for sure, and Thai basil, but other flavors, too. It was beautifully complex.

    We had the tea sandwiches — good — and the chicken wings — good but very messy. I had the nasi lemak (I'll order anything with an egg) and my husband had a noodle dish (also with egg) with chicken on the side that had a lovely crisp (cornflakes?) and sweet-spice. Umami all the way. And the restaurant has a great energy.

    Drinks in New York

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    Not to try to take you away from the Pegu Club, because by all means you should not miss it, but if you're still hankering for a view, there's an amazing one from the Top of the Tower in Beekman Tower, a hotel on First Ave. Click here to see the view.

    It's really like being in the clouds because the skyscrapers are so close you can almost touch them — instead of looking down at the street or the park or across a river at the skyline.

    Of course, you won't get the sorts of cocktails as at Pegu.

    Amer Picon & Torani Amer

    in Spirits & Cocktails

    Posted

    The recipe I was planning on using has 1/4 ounce each of maraschino and amer, though, instead of a dash of each.  This means I'll have to try both, now.  You know... for the sake of science.

    Did you try this? I tried a Brooklyn last night with my newly procured bottle of Torani Amer and it did not fit my tastes at all. I used the recipe from Cocktail DB with 1/4 ounce. Was it better with a dash?

    I'm looking forward to the Hoskins, tonight!

    Cuernavaca recommendations

    in Mexico: Dining

    Posted

    I'd second or third Las Mananitas, though my experience dates back about 8 years.  As a bonus, if you stay at the hotel, you are able to have breakfast on the terrace/dining room amid the gardens and the strolling peacock.  Their breakfasts are as good as their dinners.

    Thanks Holly — don't worry. I wouldn't miss it for the world. When I lived in Cuernavaca, friends who came to visit stayed there and I got to enjoy the grounds (breakfast, peacocks, pool, etc.) more than just for dinner. I may not be able to afford the hotel this time around, but we'll definitely be dining there.

    I didn't eat at any taquerias while I was there.  My friend is not as adventurous as I am when it comes to street food.  Although I did see some very delicious looking tlacoyos on several different streets that were calling my name.

    However, we did have some very tasty tortas at a place near the zocalo called "El Torton"  However, I don't remember the street name off the top of my head.

    We went to Xochicalco and Tepoztlan while we were there.  RUN do not walk to the original Tepoznieves in Tepoztlan next to the convento.  DIVINE.  The days we were in Tepoztlan, we ate there twice a day.

    There are also cooking classes available at Cocinar Mexicano in Tepotzlan, which are very pricey.  www.cocinarmexicano.com

    Thanks Caarina. I'll keep that in mind. And keep your thinking cap on. I may bump this thread up again in late summer as my trip approaches.

    Cuernavaca recommendations

    in Mexico: Dining

    Posted

    I lived in Cuernavaca for nearly a year in the mid-90s. I just got news that a friend is getting married in November. I'm dreaming I'll be able to go.

    Any new recommendations?

    And has anyone heard of this hotel?

    Antigua Posada, 69 Galeana, Col. Centro, C.P. 62000, Cuernavaca; 011- 52-777-310-21-79, www.tourbymexico.com. [(Click on "Facilities Map," then on "Morelos."

    Restaurants in Rockland County close to NorthernNJ

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    A couple more spots:

      - Citrus Grille (Saddle River Road, Monsey).  I only went once some years ago, but gets very high praise from many.

      - Jade Village (pascack road, Chesntut Ridge, www.jadevillage.com).  VERY good upscale Chinese food, they also have a Japanese side which I have never tried.  Reserve early for the weekends, also a great place for take out.  I particularly reccomend the Jade Village Steak and sizzling tofu (which may not be on the menu).

    - A Taste of Distincton (Route 202, Pomona, www.atasteofdistinction.com).  More of a caterer than restaurant, they also have a large showcase and fantastic foodn to eat in at a few tables.  Great sandwich selection, I particularly reccomend the #1- but ask for it on their home made foccacia, which is worth the visit alone.

    - El Bandito (Route 59, Spring Valley).  Great, authentic, fast Mexican.  A little expensive but worth it... loud and rushed, though.

    - Sutter's Mill (Route 59, Suffern).  A basic pub, but with some very good food.  I love the wings and cheese fries when I am looking to cheat, but they also have a great spinach salad (ask for the warm balsamic dressing on the side!)

    Liz, which of the above have you been to?  Any opinions??

    Hope this helps, KOBI

    I've been to all except Taste of Distinction. It's been a while for Citrus Grill, but I remember liking it very much.

    Jade Village has the coolest retro cocktail list — drinks like Mai Tai, etc. — all with photos! Good food, too.

    El Bandito. I'd actually say it's more Tex Mex, but I really like it there. Atmosphere is fun.

    Sutter's Mill. Bar food. We recommended their burger in our burger round-up this summer.

    [[  Waterwheel, 272 Route 59, Tallman, NY 845-357-3725   fax 845-357-3882

    Casual and very reasonable prices, a true mom 'n pop, delicious food.  Looks like a ski lodge.   I had my dad's 90th BD party there a few weeks ago and it was spectacular.  Many people mentioned how good the food is.  And it is.   Delightful place.   Very close to Airmont Road. ]]

    [[  I've always wondered about that place — I've never been. What kind of food? What do you recommend?  ]]

    Everything is good there.  Salmon, pastas, salads.  delicious food.  breakfast is great too.  I forget what I've ordered but whatever it was was so pleasant and enjoyable that I look forward to going back any time I visit my dad, who lives a mile from there.

    Thank you so much marge201. I look forward to trying it.

    The Mulberry Street Grill, 149 Main St. Nanuet  845 624 2220

    Friendly atmosphere. Liq. license, good service

    Yes, this is in that spot where a Thai restaurant used to be, right? I wrote about it a few weeks back to let people know it had opened but haven't been yet.

    Restaurants in Rockland County close to NorthernNJ

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    there is also a very nice wine shop on 303 just over the border in NY--"Wine For All"--it is very small but the selection is eclectic and good--the owner Eli Hardoff really knows wine and is fun to discuss wine and food with--everytime I visit--I leave with a "new discovery."

    Wine for All is a great shop and Eli is fantastic. The only thing to keep in mind is that he only stocks low production wines. So you aren't going to find a lot of the stuff that traditional wine shops sell. What you will find are interesting wines that have production runs of 1000 cases or so, often less than that. He does make a couple of exceptions for larger production runs, but not often.

    Yes, I've bought Toad Hollow there, for example. But you're right.

    Restaurants in Rockland County close to NorthernNJ

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    Waterwheel, 272 Route 59, Tallman, NY 845-357-3725  fax 845-357-3882

    Casual and very reasonable prices, a true mom 'n pop, delicious food.  Looks like a ski lodge. 

    I had my dad's 90th BD party there a few weeks ago and it was spectacular.  Many people mentioned how good the food is.  And it is.  Delightful place. 

    Very close to Airmont Road.

    I've always wondered about that place — I've never been. What kind of food? What do you recommend?

    Restaurants in Rockland County close to NorthernNJ

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    The link provided by Liz Johnson is really good--I am saving it for myself.

    (the Journal News does a very nice job covering the restaurant/food scene)

    :wub:

    Thanks. I'm very excited because we (finally) just got a dedicated food page on our web site. It's got a new column I just started called Chef's Dish, plus our food stories and columns. No restaurant reviews, unfortunately. We stopped those in July.

    www.lohud.com/food

    LoHud stands for Lower Hudson.

    Restaurants in Rockland County close to NorthernNJ

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    Doing a search in the New York forum for Rockland turns out this page of hits.

    Includes suggestions on

    New City/Rockland Foodie Places To Go

    Up the Palisades

    And the topic you started in the summer.

    Yes, the Mountain House is in Sparkill. Here's what I found on google.com.

    For 59 and 303, look at the Up the Palisades post for suggestions I wrote about in Nyack and Spring Valley.

    Also, here a link to this year's Journal News round-up on Rockland restaurants.

    There's also a place I just wrote about called Adagio Restaurant & Wine Bar at 50 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-3970. www.adagiorestaurant.com

    Austin, Victoria and Bryan-College Station

    in Texas: Dining

    Posted

    Liz,

    Check out our web site for more info, we have lots of people who drive out from austin, it's not really that far

    Thanks Mark! With a personal invite, how can I refuse? I actually did a bit of investigating already. I loved your

    answers to the Q&A in the AAS over the summer. Between your favorite indulgence, favorite cookbook and favorite type of food, I think we have a lot in common! (I got to interview Fergus and write a feature on him earlier this year.) I've heard there are some very cool Christmas light displays in Marble Falls, too.

    I think another night will have to be Enoteca, then.

    Kent, is this the Quality Seafood you're talking about? I've never been.

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