Archive for July, 2008
Secret Ingredient: Pom Pom Mushrooms
Madura Farm has a stand at the Farmer’s market near me, and they have really expanded their selection in the last few weeks. For a long time there were shitakes, creminis, and oyster mushrooms. Eventually portobellos appeared, and then maitake mushrooms. About a month ago, there were three new types: royal [...]
Freemans
I heard of Freemans before but there were never much news about this place so it dropped out of my radar. Until recently my friend suggested this place to have his birthday dinner. My friend told me last time he ate at Freemans, the waitress gave them attitude so obviously my expectation for [...]
Red Hook Vendors, Redux
While every other food blog met up at Red Hook on Sunday, I had to work — so I went on Saturday. I went with my friend Jeff, who had never been before. In addition to enjoying the delicious food, I was curious to see what the experience would be like after all [...]
Market Watch: Okra
Okra has been at the Farmer’s Market for a few weeks now, but never has it been piled so high and been so vibrant green. Okra’s dagger-like appearance is in complete opposition to its soft, sometimes slimy interior. Often people don’t like okra because of that sliminess, but when used correctly I love [...]
Eleven Madison Park
Jess & Garrett take advantage of restaurant week at Eleven Madison Park. As always, click the quote to read the full write-up.
As at all of Meyer’s restaurants, the service here is impeccable–first-timers are coddled and regulars are treated like returning war heros…”
“Dream Omelet” from the Onion News Network
This week the Onion News Network had a lot of food related stuff, but this is my absolute favorite: “Chef Cooks ‘Dream Omelet’ From Recipe That Came to Him in a Dream.” Enjoy!
Chef Cooks ‘Dream Omelet’ From Recipe That Came To Him In A Dream
