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One More Resolution

jpreardon — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:24:22 +0000

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

Gravy Train

jpreardon — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:24:15 +0000

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

Open House New York Food Map

jpreardon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:46:23 +0000

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.

Red Hook Food Map

jpreardon — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:35:38 +0000

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.

Goodbye Old Devil Moon

jpreardon — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:31:58 +0000

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.

Is Cajun Squirrel Tastier Than Salt and Vinegar?

jpreardon — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:42:52 +0000

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

Mmmm, nutmeg

jpreardon — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:36:50 +0000

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…

Flushing Chinese Food Map

jpreardon — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:50:30 +0000

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!

NYC BYOB

jpreardon — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:54:14 +0000

Prompted by a wouldn’t it be cool if… conversation, here are a few lists of BYOB places around town:

BYOBs.com Manhattan BYOB and Brooklyn BYOB
Metromix BYOB List
Citysearch BYOB List and Citysearch Best New York BYOB 2008
New York Magazine’s B.Y.O.B. List This list was last updated January 2006, so it might be out of date.

Wintermarket

jpreardon — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:34:33 +0000

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: