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emmapeel

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  1. Oh man, was that great or what! I have not had a meal that good that I didn't cook myself. bergerka, I will be sitting right next to you at the bar, starting with Campari, and finishing with lemon ricotta fritters, and perhaps an appetizer of the fontina cheese fritters with wilted spinach, mmmm :wub::wub::wub:. bergerka, you, Sam and Ed are terrific dinner partners and fantastic conversationalists...time flew! Let's continue with the menu until we can't eat anymore, (and you know for me that's really hard.) Sam, great narrative and pictures. Thanks so much for the perfect recollection of the evening.

    For me it was the fritters of fontine cheese and ricotta. The scallopine d'agnello gratinato was perfect. I hope I don't find myself there this weekend... but I'm dreaming of it.

  2. And in order to be a true Cobb, don't forget the crumbled bleu cheese and, most importantly, the watercress...

    Yep, you're right, the crumbled blue cheese brings it all together and really makes it delicious. I should have remembered to add it. The watercress is certainly a fine green to add as well.

  3. Is it me or does everyone else get tears in their eyes when they see and read a trip report like this? HOw wonderful for you and thank you for sharing it with us.

    Ditto>>>I love France and it looks so great in these photos. The food (including the boring cod mousse dish) looks compelling. Thanks so much for the invitation.

  4. FG,

    Do you mean BBQ that originates in New York? If so I'm not sure that I know any, but here are two that didn't make your list. Daisy May's history may make it a contender. (It's on their website.)

    Philly's Smoke House BBQ

    American/Barbecue

    5-16 51st Ave (Long Island City, Queens)

    718-707-0600

    Discussion

    Philly's BBQ, LIC Texas BBQ http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=32424

    Daisy May's BBQ USA

    American/Barbecue

    623 Eleventh Ave. at 46th St. (Midtown/Times Square )

    212-977-1500

    http://www.daisymaysbbq.com

    Owners: Co-Owners Chef Adam Perry Lang and Richard Gans

    Opened: 2003

    Reviews and Discussion

    Daisy May's BBQ USA http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=26511

    Virgil's Real BBQ

    152 West 44th Street,

    212 921-9494

    http://www.virgilsbbq.com

    Owners: ?

    Opened: 1997

    Earl's

    560 Third Ave. at 37th St.

    212-949-5400

    http://www.earlsnyc.com

  5. destro800, you weren't kidding when you said you were craving a Cobb Salad! The same thing happened to me. Somehow it entered my consciousness, by TV or after reading something and I was on a mission (like you!). I had a lousy one somewhere, and then I made it and it was great. Then I went to Shelly's and it was fine. I really wanted to go to Sardi's and just never got around to it. I'm so glad it was good! (But as Pan said, TMI)

    Obviously, I can go on about Cobbs, as their many variations are a cause for contention, (tomatoes or not, and some say the best dressing is Green Goddess.) But as long as it consists of bacon, chicken, eggs, and avocado, I'm pretty satisfied.

    Michael/Pan: Dare we ask The Best: Cobb Salad?

  6. Sam, the polpettes were beautiful, I must try that, but of course, I'm not grinding the meat! (Lazy woman here)...

    Marlene, did you perfer one or the other of your polpettes?

    Great job both of you, and I'll be either one of your housekeepers if you cook for me every night.

    edited to say: Sam, I have a similar pasta and I love it, but it always gets caught in the tines of my fork...any advice?

  7. Runny eggs, until I started making them for hubbie enough weekends so they started smelling appealing. Now I love them....

    Yes, I'm right there with you. I would have never eaten a runny egg until I ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and toast, at a great diner, but the eggs were delivered over easy. I made a sandwich and it was sooooo good. If I had not done this I would never have eaten Eggs Benedict, which is one of my most favorite meals.

  8. I hated it as a kid, it was too "jarring." But I like it now, and I mostly use it on Burgers, but not much else. But you've got me thinking, are there any haute Ketchups? I only use Heinz, and have not seen anything else, and wonder what it would be like if I made it myself.

  9. You're so right, CaliPoutine, no paying guest would stand for waiting that long, and as for the pretty ladies who Ramsey insulted looked as if they'd just came from a porno movie set. "my friend is insulted..." Oh gee. I can only hope the theatrics stop and they get to cooking. Ramsey's "Boiling Point" was so much better...even his insults to the staff was more authentic.

  10. Daniel, an absolutely fantastic road trip and boy did I learn something (about CT.) I have to have a bacon smothered hot dog and a buttered lobster roll. You've discovered why I love Maine so much. It's just the greatest. Thanks for the report. (I just want to scream when I look at the photos of the clams.)

  11. Another restaurant to add to the Nick's Pizza empire, Adrienne’s Pizza Bar is slated to open downtown next week. Dare I say that "Grandma" pizza isn't rare. Rose and Joe's Italian Bakery in Astoria (22-40 31st Street, Astoria, 718-721-9422) makes a great one as does the Sullivan Street Bakery, but I still can't wait to try Adrienne's.

  12. and, please forget about seasoning it. it's burned off every time you use the pan, any way.

    I have not had that experience. After researching seasoning cast iron, I have successfully done it. First, it's a method using bacon fat, not oil. One coats the interior of the skillet in bacon fat, and then bake it in the oven on low heat for 2 hours. After this the skillet should be rinsed and not washed with soap ever, but you can use salt as a cleansing agent. As of yet, I have not had to reseason a pan, but I'm sure I might have to at some point. As Blondelle pointed out, a well-seasoned pan is almost non-stick. Here's another thread regarding stovetop grill pans. There is much discussion on seasoning.

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