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I had 6 with cheese as my last meal as a single man. Ate them in the sacristy of the church about 10 minutes before the wedding and got ketchup on my shirt. Very popular with the wife

Just curious, but do you use both a chef's knife and a santoku?

Sorry Suvir, I just did a small search and although I bought my cast iron grill insert from Weber, for some reason they don't offer it on their website any longer. I wasn't aware that it was discontinued, but I know I have seen it in several shops (even HD I think)

on another note Suvir, tell me abou this in home tandoor !

This is my second season with my Performer and I love it. I refuse to drink the gas grill Kool-aid like most of my neighbors. It's all about charcoal and smoke isn't it? Anything you use (NG, propane, charcoal) requires about the same 15 min preheat time anyway, so why not go for some flavor, but I digress. The SS table is a nice feature, as well as the charcoal storage underneath ( holds about 35 lbs of lump). I agree with the fact that the baskets for indirect heating are not ideally suited to anything but briquettes, but nothing says you have to use them, and I just mound up lump charcoal on either side of a drip pan for the same result. I say go for it, you won't be disappointed. Oh, make sure you get the cast iron grill insert as well. Requires seasoning, of course and don't leave it in the grill when you are done as you can get moisture buildup in there which will be the death of it, but you can't beat it for grilling on.

Thanks Mark. I think I got a coupon in the mail from that place actually..now I definitely have to try it. Usually go to Neelam....not the greatest but it is fairly consistent.

Mark, where is the new Indian takeout you went to? Always looking for new Indian options in the area. BTW I feel your pain over the Navesink Cafe

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It has been a couple of years since I have been back in London and things have probably changed alot, but while living there from 89-98 it was nearly impossible to find anything resembling decent rye bread (Russian preferably). I had taken to filling a duffle bag and stuffing my puny little European freezer to sustain myself between trips home.

To list Casa Comida and American Grill together is an insult to Chef Lou. Casa Comida is vile......think East LA gone south. Try Juanito's or La Chalupa(Except BYOB Mexican has serious drawbacks) or even Chilango in AH. I don't follow Zagat anymore except to get addresses and phone numbers. Too many reviews seem copied verbatim year after year and I just don't find them consistent with my experiences on the whole. I can however empathize with Chef Lou as the listing alone would be worthwhile. Anyone know how new restaurants get added?

I fully subscribe to the Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper theory. Jinmyo, you smear before grilling? and does salted/unsalted matter?

Ahh dear Socrates another of the Alton Brown faithful emerges. This is without a doubt the best and most consistent method of home preparation I have found, especially for those of us without the nice 20,000 Btu broilers at home. One big big big point though is the necessity to let your meat come up to room temperature (I am assuming everyone always does this? NOT) , otherwise the whole thing just doesn't work with the timing. You wind up with a pretty rare version of medium rare if your entire cooking time is 5 mins for a 1 1/2-2" piece of beef. Of course if you're a geek like me you just check with your trusty Thermapen Look at me! until you hit the magical 135.

Thanks alot for the excellent information guys. Unfortunately due to the weather, my outdoor cooking capabilities are a touch hampered at the moment so we will have to settle for an oven version, but hopefully it will suffice. Thanks for the warning on the heat level Suzanne, I like things spicy but I will always err on the side of caution. Don't want to be adding too much sugar to cut too much heat if I go over. Thanks David and will let you know how things turn out. I will probably do this recipe again once I can get my Weber fired up!

I promised the nurse who is helping us with our new baby a killer Caribbean meal (or my paltry attempt at it) before she leaves us at the end of the week. She told me she has a taste for good Jamaican jerk chicken. Anyone have a good recipe to share?

Cornbread From the cornbread thread. It seems as if there are as many cornbread variations as there are "perfect" fried chicken recipes, but here is one of the myriad ones taking up my recipe box that seems to work quite nicely, with a little honey added for sweetness. Also it helps to not work the batter too much as it will result in a less risen final product. We also like homemade maple butter to go along with it. For the cornbread 1-1/4 c ap flour 3/4 c yellow cornmeal (I use stoneground for a little coarser texture) 1 T baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 lg eggs 2 T honey 1 c milk 2 T melted unsalted butter For the maple butter 1/2 lb unsalted butter 1/2 c maple syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt preheat 8 inch cast iron skillet in 425 oven with 3 tbsp Crisco for 15-20 mins Whisk together dry ingredients. Whisk together wet ingredients. Add the wet to the dry until just combined. Remove the skillet from the oven and pour in mixture. Bake for 20-25 mins. Keywords: American, Bread, Easy ( RG235 )

There used to be a punk club in Kenmare Sq in Boston called the Ratskeller (maybe still there) and upstairs was a rib place called the Hoodoo BBQ. Punk music and ribs. Waitresses with safety pin "adornments" damn good ribs....chocolate in the sauce if I remember correctly.

Ooh I forgot about Orleans in Highlands...great place. We used to go to Little Szechuan alot and it was my standard take out as well, but we had a couple of disappointments in a row and haven't been in a while. Maybe its time to head back for a try. Thanks for the rest of the suggestions!

Well we are still feeling out the area since moving down here a little over a year ago, but so far I've had some very good meals at Buona Sera, although I wouldn't be caught dead there on a weekend, and Sogno, which I have found from talking to people can be hit or miss although we haven't had a bad meal there. In a little higher price range, I have enjoyed the Raven and Peach which has some interesting Asian influences, as well as the Fromagerie, which we have been coming to for years and I think is the best it has been in a while. I haven't been to Nicholas yet, but it is definitely on my list. I used to enjoy the restaurant at the Molly Pitcher Inn (got married there, great view) as well as Doris and Ed's in Highlands, but I think both have slipped a bit in the recent past. Still have a few to try on my list, including Nicholas, Anjelica's in Sea Bright, and Whispers in Spring Lake. I am disappointed however, at the lack of diversity in the area. There are alot of good mid priced restaurants if you want Italian food. Coming from North Jersey, I miss the very good Indian (Love the Karma Cafe in Hoboken) and more formal sit down Chinese restaurants. I know I can go to Moghul in Edison, but its just not convenient enough. Broad St in Red Bank is crying out for a change from the Italian bistro which seems to be the only choice (Gaetano, Osteria Dante, etc.) If anyone has any decent suggestions for local ethic places I would love to hear them.

If those are the two choices, Echo probably better for a quiet drink, but both places can be quite boisterous on a Friday night. A better choice for less of a "scene" might be the bar at the Grill and the Grape, the Raven and Peach in Fair Haven, or the bar at the Molly Pitcher. It is a shame that for an area with so many decent restaurants, there is a great lack of places to drink where you don't have to shout to be heard.

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Tavern Snacks Turkey and Stuffing were my number one choice when I lived in the UK.

3 eggs pp., big dollop of sour cream and a little green onion...my mother's method...no reason to change after all these years. But first and foremost, done in the pan means overdone on the plate !! Nothing worse than overdone eggs.

The German butcher shop in Union would be Gaisers...I haven't been there in a long time but it was a great place when I was growing up...also Lutz pork store on Stuyvesant ave, but not sure since they changed ownership a long time ago. FWIW Elmora bagels used to be the bagel by which I judged all others, but alas that was years ago as well....the influence in the Elmora section of Elizabeth has been going through changes for years as the Hispanic community is slowly displacing the long time Jewish one of my youth. Tabatchnick's used to have a store next to Elmora bagel back in the early 70's as I recall as well. I would have never thought of the area as one to seek out for food...maybe I'll go through next time I head north to see my parents....

try Osteria Dante in Red Bank...I haven't had the pleasure yet but I know Rosie gave it a decent review some time ago...I go by there every day meaning to stop in..maybe this weekend...BYO

Unfortunately, I have not yet had the pleasure of dining at Angelica's although it has been high on my list of places to try since we moved down here a year ago, but we always seemed to get sidetracked. I thought I was going to get there yesterday, but hopefully I can report soon on that one. Sogno, however is one of my favorite places in the area. It is BYO as Rosie has often stated, although the savings on this front can quickly evaporate if you frequent the shop next door which has a very limited selection if you are looking for value. As far as dishes at Sogno, it has been a little while since I was last there, but I can fondly recall a wild mushroom crostini appetizer which was big enough to share around. I usually skip pasta courses, but others have recommended the arrabiata and the garganelli bolognese to me. As far as main courses go, I h enjoyed the braised short ribs in barolo ( I think I remember Rosie mentioning this one) as well as a marinated grilled pork chop which I really loved. Unfortunately I wasn't so keen on the desserts although the biscotti they put in the doggie bag are really very good; it is a shame they don't just offer those with the coffee. As far as non food related items, decorated in a warm Tuscan yellow, the room is narrow and long, and can be quite noisy, but not to the point of being obtrusive. I found the service, however to be hit and miss, which is disappointing given the prices charged.