Sat 2 Jan 2010
Everyone is tired of hearing about New Year’s Resolutions by now–it’s the second day of the year after all. But, this is one we would all do well by:
Cut down still further on American fast food.
–Dave Cook (Eating in Translation)
Photo: Partially whitewashed McDonald’s ad, First Avenue, New York © Dave Cook
Thu 26 Nov 2009
The New York Times serves up some tasty, Thanksgiving themed info-graphics today: What’s Cooking on Thanksgiving -or- what people are searching for on Allrecipes.com on Wednesday (broken down by state).
Based on a cursory look at the graphics, it appears that mashed potatoes and gravy are going to be on a lot of tables in California today. I love California.
Happy Thanksgiving All!
via Serious Eats
Fri 2 Oct 2009
Those visiting any of the Open House New York sites next weekend may find themselves in strange and unfamiliar neighborhoods. If you think you may find yourself in that situation, keep this OHNY Food Map from Serious Eats close at hand–just in case you get hungry.
Sat 2 May 2009
Dave Cook created a great map of gastronomic highlights in Red Hook. The map includes, among other things, a comprehensive description of what is on offer at the Red Hook ball fields. Whether you are heading to Ikea to shop for low-cost goods, or just want to explore the neighborhood, this is a great map to have in your back pocket when hunger strikes.
Thu 15 Jan 2009
It looks like Old Devil Moon has closed its doors. I will need to find another location to satisfy my occasional biscuit and gravy cravings. All suggestions are welcome.
Update: There is a massive NYC biscuits and gravy thread going on over at Blondie and Brownie. A bunch of those restaurants just went on my wish list.
Sat 10 Jan 2009
Lately, squirrel is all the rage on the British food scene. Those craving the little, gray critters no longer need to trek to the gastopub (or grab the shotgun) since Walkers is introducing a Cajun Squirrel flavor.
Cajun Squirrel was submitted by chip fan Martyn Wright (pictured) as part of Walkers’ Do us a Flavour competition. The unusual flavor is one of six finalists up for permanent shelf placement across the UK. The other flavors include Builder’s Breakfast (egg, bacon, sausage and bean for those not in the know), Crispy Duck & Hoisin and Chilli & Chocolate.
These chip flavors make those available here in the US seem just a bit tired. Is it time for a similar contest here?
Photo: Dan Charity/The Sun
via Gawker
Sat 6 Sep 2008
A typo in a Swedish food magazine’s recipe sent several people to the hospital. The cake recipe was supposed to call for a couple pinches of nutmeg. Instead, cooks were instructed to use 20 whole nutmeg nuts.
In addition to causing headaches and dizziness, this cake must have tasted really, really bad.
Be careful out there people…
Fri 1 Aug 2008
If you’re having trouble getting a visa to enter China, you can get your food fix in Queens. The Times gets all detailed about Finding Beijing in Flushing. There’s even a Flushing Chinese food map so you won’t get lost while in a food induced coma.
Yum!
Sun 18 May 2008
Prompted by a wouldn’t it be cool if… conversation, here are a few lists of BYOB places around town:
Mon 17 Dec 2007
Sunday’s nasty weather did not deter curious grazers and locavores from descending on the old Fulton Fish Market for Wintermarket, an event to promote the New Amsterdam Public market. The people at the New Amsterdam propose turning the two, now vacant, Fulton Market buildings into indoor public markets. The goods on offer would be regional and go beyond what is currently available in most of the city’s green markets.
There were several purveyors on hand Sunday and many tasty items to sample. The chilled-out pig in the photo was Mario Batali’s offering for the day; it made for some excellent porchetta sandwiches. Also of note were the Ricotta and the Honey Nougat ice creams from The Bent Spoon of Princeton. I imagine that the Bent Spoon’s other flavors are as superb as these–a trip to Princeton may be in order to find out.
Judging from the turnout Sunday morning, there is more than enough local interest to sustain a downtown market. The buildings at the end of Fulton Street have a rich history as markets and it would be wonderful if they could continue to serve the city in that capacity. You can learn more about the proposed market, and what you can do to help at New Amsterdam Public’s site.
There were plenty of people in the crowd Sunday taking notes and pictures. Here are a few links: