April 2010
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Breaking Upwards
After four years together, twentysomething New Yorkers Daryl and Zoe are stuck. Desperate to break out of their rut, but fearful of life apart, they decide to intricately strategize their own break up. An uncensored look at young love, lust and the pangs of codependency, and based upon the experience of the real-life partners behind the film, BREAKING UPWARDS follows them as they embark on an...
Apr 1st
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March 2010
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Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
INGREDIENTS 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1/2 cup boiling water 1/3 cup uncooked wild rice 6 chicken thighs with skin 6 chicken drumsticks with skin 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick) 1/2 large red onion, small dice 1 large celery stalk, medium dice 1 medium carrot, peeled, medium dice 3/4 cup uncooked Arborio rice 1/3 cup dry white wine ...
Mar 29th
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Mission Dolores
New outdoor beer garden in Park Slope. 249 4th Ave, btw President and Carrol St; Brooklyn
Mar 29th
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January 2010
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Little Egg & Bacon Tarts
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3 pieces Frozen Puff Pastry 12 whole Eggs 500 grams Chopped Bacon 50 grams Sliced Mushrooms 1 bunch(es) Chopped Chives ½ cups Cream Cheese ½ cups Grated Parmesan 12 pinch(es) Freshly Ground Black Pepper Preparation Instructions: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Cut 12 rounds from the puff pastry to fit a...
Jan 5th
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December 2009
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The Upstairs at The Kimberly Hotel
Brand new rooftop restaurant and lounge at the Kimberly Hotel, offering a 3000 square foot space with 360 degree views of midtown Manhattan. The plan is to operate the space twelve months a year, utilizing retractable glass ceilings and heated floors to keep guests comfortable from the chill of winter. Technology!  The soft opening is next week and will open to the public towards the end of the...
Dec 5th
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Black Pepper & Manchego Cheese Puffs
via Chow.com Technically called gougères, these French cheese puffs are normally made by folding lots of Gruyère into choux pastry dough for fluffy, light, cheesy bites. We changed it up by using aged Manchego, Parmesan, and a bit of black pepper, for addictive bites that will be a hit at your next cocktail party. Game plan: The cheese puffs can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored at...
Dec 5th
November 2009
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Cheap Mexican in Sunset Park
From Chow.com: Carmelita Deli Carmelita in Sunset Park is the latest grocery-plus-taqueria to appear on hound radar. At the back of the shop, a tiny kitchen turns out a superior chorizo torta, among other things. DistrictSelectman loves the $1.50 tacos with authentic fixings: a sprinkling of onion and cilantro, grilled cebollitas, radishes, pickled jalapeños, and standout condiments like...
Nov 27th
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Circus Fruits
Driving around South Brooklyn one night, my boyfriend and I came across Circus Fruits, a 24 hour supermarket overflowing with fresh produce lining three sides of the store exterior.  After some googling, we found that this supermarket specializes in fresh produce, dairy, meat, cheeses and other specialty Italian items at wholesale prices. After looking at their weekly specials, I don’t...
Nov 15th
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Grand Sichuan House
From NYMag.com: Incongruously located behind Bay Ridge’s Century 21, Grand Sichuan House serves up trademark peppercorns and chiles in a compact interior with butcher paper-lined tables, bold-patterned lamp shades, and red-and-gold paper lanterns. There’s no reason to delve into the American-Chinese classics that dominate the take out menu; instead, look to the picture menu for authenticity....
Nov 15th
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Pomme de Terre
From NYMag.com: When the Farm on Adderley opened in the culinary wasteland of Ditmas Park in 2006, the neighborhood rejoiced. Things are looking even brighter on the food front now that the Farm’s owners, Gary Jonas and his wife, Allison, have teamed up with Brooklyn gastropreneur Jim Mamary on their second venture, an unassuming French bistro named Pomme de Terre. The unswervingly Gallic menu,...
Nov 15th
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Truffled Fingerling Smashed Potatoes
TIME/SERVINGS Total Time: 1 hr Active Time: 10 mins Makes: 10 to 12 servings INGREDIENTS 5 pounds fingerling potatoes 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup white truffle oil 4 teaspoons kosher salt  1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Place potatoes in a large pot, add water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches, salt well (the water should taste like...
Nov 11th
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Le P'tit Paris Bistro NYC
From the former executive chef of Bistro Citron and Bistro Cassis on the UWS, Le P’tit Paris Bistro NYC brings you traditional French fare only a stones throw from Park Slope, officially in Windsor Terrace.   Daily dinner specials and $10 brunches served with OJ, Coffee or tea. Le P’tit Paris Bistro NYC 256 Prospect Park West, corner of Prospect Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
Nov 11th
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Pommes de Terre Boulangère
2 pounds (about 7 medium) firm, waxy potatoes 6 to 8 cups beef or chicken broth, or as needed  Salt and freshly ground black pepper  1 large red or white onion, thinly sliced  3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed  6 sprigs fresh thyme  1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and add broth to cover by about 1 inch. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper, or to...
Nov 11th
October 2009
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Tipsy Parson
Southern comfort food temple by the owners of Little Giant.  An outdoor area to boot! Highlights: Rappahannock River Oysters, mint julep slushie machine, The Fry Up (a basket of cornmeal battered vegetables with Old Bay Aioli & smoky tomato relish), Braised Pork Shank with Stoneground Grits and Apple Butter Glaze, Strip Steak With Mushroom-Cornbread Stuffed Vidalia...
Oct 28th
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Yushi
Yushi, 245 Park Ave. (on 47th btw. Lex+Park), 212-687-1900 This week’s special: Chicken teriyaki, 2 scallion and chive dumplings, edamame and fried rice all for $8 Peking duck pancakes as a Thursday special - three, plus fried rice for $8.95. via Midtown Lunch
Oct 26th
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Yakitori Totto
Yakitori Totto $9.50 lunch special includes soup, salad and main course. per Midtown Lunch 251 W. 55th St., 2nd fl, (btw. B’way+8th), 212-245-4555
Oct 15th
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Scarpetta's Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil
I’ve never been to Scarpetta before but my stomach just growled after seeing this Serious Eats post on how to make Scarpetta’s Spaghetti With Tomato and Basil . For the Recipe: click here For a more visual aid: click here
Oct 7th
September 2009
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General Greene
After ending the Le Fooding event on Friday with tasty Vanilla Bourbon ice cream from General Greene, I had to look into this restaurant further to learn more about Julie Farias.  Hailing from Beer Table, Chef Farias has recently taken over the kitchen at GG and specializes in tapas style servings of hearty foods for the soul.  I’d like to try some of the following dishes recommended...
Sep 28th
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Luke's Lobster
As seen on Tasting Table, Luke Holden will be opening Luke’s Lobster in the east village in the next upcoming weeks.  From sea to table, all seafood will be freshly caught in his hometown of Maine and for prices that trump those in NYC.  Lobster rolls will be $14 and for mini versions, only $6. The best part of this place, in addition to the prices and freshness of course, a portion of...
Sep 25th
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Bistro Tuck
New Moroccan street food truck to enter Union Square. Follow his twitter feed: http://twitter.com/bistrotruck Menu courtesy of Serious Eats
Sep 22nd
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Homemade Breadcrumbs
There isn’t always day-old bread around when you need crumbs for chicken cutlets or fish fillets. When you do have stale bread, make a few seasoned blends and freeze them. We’ve come up with four breadcrumb mixes — lemon and sage, almond and garam masala, coconut and lime, and Parmesan and oregano — each requiring a half pound of bread. Each of these recipes yields...
Sep 22nd
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Kolache Mama
Like an Asian bread bakery, Kolache Mama will feature Czech-inspired sweet breads filled with protein/vegetables such as breakfast sandwiches, italian sausages and vegetable mixes. Opening on September 30th. 45 E 45th St, at Vanderbilt; Midtown East Kolache Mama Menu
Sep 22nd
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Brooklyn Dim Sum
Now that fall weather has taken over, I cannot think of a better way to begin the season than to test out the dim sum scene in Brooklyn.  As a recent Manhattanite, I barely went to dim sum in Chinatown but after reading the Brooklyn Paper’s dim sum guide this past summer, there was nothing I’ve wanted to eat more.  Below are the recommended restaurants that I will be going to one by...
Sep 19th
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Ed's Lobster Bar
Maybe it’s because summer has come to an end but I’ve had a strange craving for seafood all day, everyday.  I’ve always remembered that Ed’s Lobster Bar in SoHo has a daily special on various seafood specialties but the $2 Oysters have always intrigued me the most…and that ladies and gentleman, is where you will most likely find me this upcoming Tuesday evening. ...
Sep 16th
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Brooklyn Star
I know Cherry Patter wasn’t exactly in love with the place, but I still really want to try Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Star one day.  This seems like the perfect place to overindulge yourself after a late night out. Shrimp and Grits with a Fried Egg Fried Green Tomatoes with Tomato Vinaigrette Brooklyn Star 33 havemeyer street, between north 7th and north 8th streets, brooklyn,...
Sep 16th
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The Landing
As read on Eating in Translation, Chicago hot dogs are available in Dumbo, but only through October 31st. Open: Thursday - Sunday, noon - 9pm. Closed: Monday - Wednesday Address: 20 Old Fulton Street, at Everit St Brooklyn, NY 11201 Trains:  A, C at High St.; F at York St.; 2, 3 at Clark St.
Sep 15th
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La Tremblade
La Bonne Renommée Boulevard Roger Letélié La Tremblade Tél: 05 46 36 12 02 (Map)
Sep 15th
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Tonkatsu Recipe
Sep 13th
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Motorino
Motorino East Village Pizza, Naples Style 349 East 12th St., East Village; 212-777-2644 Open Sun - Thur, 5pm-12am, -1am Fri & Sat
Sep 11th
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Freeze It Now, Eat It Later →
Sep 9th
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Provini
New Italian restaurant in Park Slope featuring Italian beers. - From Village Voice 1302 Eighth Avenue, corner of 13th Street 718-369-2154
Sep 9th
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Dan Dan Mien
Big Sister Zhu’s Sichuan Food 42-47 Main Street, corner of Franklin Flushing NY (map) 646-496-6577 - From Serious Eats NY
Sep 8th
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Blue Stove
Bakery dessert spot specializing in pies. Address: 415 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211 (map) 718-766-7419 - Serious Eats NY
Sep 8th
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Island of Taiwan
Address: 6817 Eighth Avenue, corner of Ovington Ave. Brooklyn, 718-680-0033 Closest Train: N to 8th Avenue and walk south.
Sep 8th
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Golden Shopping Mall
41-28 Main St Queens, NY 11355 From edibles Queens: XIE’S HOME COOKING Freshly made dumplings (jiao zi) Calzone-shaped chive pies (jia cai he zi) Potato slaw with hot peppers (tu dou) Pig’s feet (chu jiao) Head cheese (rao dong) XI’AN FAMOUS FOODS Lamb sandwiches (zi ran chao yang rou jia mo) Tiger Vegetables (lao huo zai) Stewed veal neck (yiang xie zi) Cold...
Sep 8th
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Kimchi Pancakes + Spicy Korean Cucumber
WHOLE-WHEAT KIMCHI PANCAKES Time: 20 minutes 1 cup kimchi, liquid squeezed out and diced 1/2 white onion, finely sliced freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 - 2/3 cup water Sunflower, olive or any other mild-flavored oil for frying 1. Put the kimchi in a bowl, season...
Sep 8th
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Spaghetti Frittata
1/2 package whole wheat spaghetti (we love the Trader Joe’s brand) 6 extra large eggs 2 tbsp roasted garlic and onion jam (Stonewall Kitchen makes this incredible condiment) 3 tbsp grated parmigiano reggiano 1 tbsp butter salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain. 2. Beat the eggs with roasted garlic and onion jam and 2...
Sep 8th
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Grilled Lime Pound Cake with Raspberry-Kirsch...
Recipe at Chow.com
Sep 3rd
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Fonda →
Fonda offers contemporary cuisine rooted in traditional and flavors, but not bound by them—food you’re more likely to find in Santibañez’s native Mexico City than in Sunset Park. Fonda, 434 Seventh Ave. (between 14th and 15th sts.), Brooklyn; 718-369-3144
Sep 1st
August 2009
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Marsala Chicken with Sage and Cremini Mushrooms →
Aug 31st
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Okonomiyaki - Savory Japanese Pancakes
Makes 6 Ingredients: 3 cups grated zucchini 3-4 green onions, chopped thin 1 cup chopped shrimp or prawns 1 clove garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons nori (seaweed flakes) 2 eggs 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper oil chopped nori, green onion, and mayo for garnish Directions: 1) Grate the zucchini and squeeze out...
Aug 28th
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Zen Coffee Shop
Saturdays 31 Crosby St (btwn Grand and Broome) Soho New York, NY 10013
Aug 28th
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Free Food in NYC →
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Aug 28th
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Sycamore
1118 Cortelyou Road Brooklyn, New York 11231
Aug 28th
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Fort Defiance →
365 Van Brunt St (at Dikeman St) F, G to Smith–9th Sts, then take the B77 bus to Dikeman and Van Brunt Sts Mon–Thu 7am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–midnight Fri 7am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–2am Sat 8am–2am Sun 8am–midnight
Aug 27th
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“The Double Windsor While the name suggests formal attire, there’s no dress code...”
– Bar openings - Time Out New York
Aug 27th
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Berry Park, Beer Hall →
Roof space, Beer Hall 4 Berry St., Williamsburg; 718-782-2829 Open 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. weekdays, noon - 4 am weekends
Aug 27th
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Chocolate Applesauce Cakes « →
Aug 26th
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Sui Ren Japanese Restaurant Izakaya Yakitori Bar  →
302 Metropolitan Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211
Aug 26th
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The Wednesday Chef: Charles Phan's Glass Noodles... →
Aug 26th