WhatsEatingYou commented 4 years ago

A visit to the NYBG is a great excuse to go to Arthur Ave in the Bronx. The last time we went we ate at Zero Otto Novo, best pizza, and the other food was delicious as well. There are many old school Italian restaurants there and Italian markets, bakeries, and cafes. Obviously a destination in itself, so it’s great to combine it with the NYBG given the proximity.

WhatsEatingYou commented 5 years ago

Agree on the Gabriel's suggestion!
Or Modern Barn in Armonk also does steaks.

WhatsEatingYou commented 5 years ago

Lenny and Joe's in Westbrook is a personal favorite for a casual sit down place whenever I'm in the area! They also have a more self service place in Madison.

WhatsEatingYou commented 5 years ago

I'm always trying to get a good loaf of bread to bring back with me whenever I go to the city, this list is great! For bagels, Ess-A is my favorite, Brooklyn Bagel is also really good.

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

Possibly Ethos Gallery? Or maybe Sarabeth's or another brunch spot?

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

If you want veggies that do not involve peeling and chopping you have fewer options: baby carrots, radishes, cherry tomatoes, pickling cucumbers. To eat more veggies I try to substitute raw vegetables for crackers or bread. Use lettuce as wraps, use cut up raw veggies (peppers, cucumbers) or steamed veggies (green beans, zucchini, potatoes) for dipping. Add spinach to smoothies.

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

The sandwich at Fuku is pretty good.
Love Russ and Daughters Cafe.
Been meaning to try Mamoun's but haven't made it.

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

I would add a bit of date or dried fig!

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

I would take them somewhere unique to NYC that is more basic but does it well. Possibly somewhere from this list (multiple pages): https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-yo...

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

The last time I went to Blue Note, we ate at Freeman's beforehand. They don't take reservations, but showed up around 6PM and snagged a table, they filled up quickly while we were there. Interesting cockatils and tasty food, nice casual atmosphere.

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

These are within a few blocks and I have either had a great meal or heard great things:
Jams (on 6th)
Rue 57
The Monkey Bar
Lavo
Nobu Fifty Seven

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

If you can walk 10 minutes South there are some good spots.
Artichoke Basile's Pizza @ 1st and 14th
Baohaus @ 2nd and 14th
Xi'an Famous Foods @ 1st and 8th

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

Yes, it is the same venue, but Opentable has it broken out as two separate spots and I don't know which one to make the reservation for. The rooftop seems to have more availability, but if weather is not nice that could be bad. If weather is nice, could be fantastic, but am curious if maybe the rooftop vibe is more clubby, can't tell if eating a full dinner there would be uncomfortable and it would be better to eat downstairs and head up there either before or after dinner.

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

I have to update my own post here...the past few times I've ordered Renapoli it has been extremely disappointing. The ingredients do not seem to be the high quality they used to be and the sauce is sweeter. Wonder if the new restaurant is getting all the attention or if this place changed management. Was my favorite, too bad!

WhatsEatingYou commented 6 years ago

I would try a cod chowder with potatoes, or maybe a curried fish stew.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

If you're just looking for something simple, maybe a pizza place would do it best. Possibly Remo's Pizza in Stamford?

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

Everytime food heats and cools you are more susceptible to bacteria forming. If the ingredients start cold, keeping the sandwich cold is best.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

I would suggest Little Pub in Cos Cob, it gets crowded but if you sit in the dining room it is not too loud, also cheaper.
Or maybe Le Fat Poodle in Old Greenwich, trendy and gets crowded but not overly loud, make a reservation.
Or possibly Zaza in Stamford, its tapas so may be less expensive.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

What do they taste like? Delicious!!
They are perfectly crisp, a little sweet, a little salty. Some like hob nobs have oats and are more textured. They definitely do not have that molasses flavor some graham crackers have, are more like animal cookies. Would make a delicous s'more!

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

I really like Renapoli in Old Greenwich. They make a sicilian style but I have never tried it. Considering how good the other styles are it is probably worth trying!

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

Try drinking apple cider vinegar, mix a tablespoon or so with water, or make a shrub type drink with juice and water.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

Thanks all, I like to think I know a lot about food and food safety but I did not realize that once opened a jar of pasta sauce will really only last a week in the fridge. Salsa, jelly, ketchup etc can last months so I suppose that's where my misconception came from.
I will have to portion out and freeze.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

I don't think so, but obviously with different chefs and managers at each things will be different. The bartenders at the Greenwich location are much better too, more professional and knowledgeable.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

I have eaten recently at Greenwich and Stamford, and a while ago in South Norwalk. I think the food at the one in Greenwich is better, I also enjoy the atmosphere more. I also like how the bar space in Greenwich is larger and not enclosed.

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

My first thought was a reminder to myself that today was a complimentary Thanksgiving lunch at the office (with fried turkeys!) and therefore to have a light breakfast, I ate a grapefruit after hitting the gym!

WhatsEatingYou commented 7 years ago

Thanks for replying to your post. I have come across a few recipes that call for it and it sounds tastier than regular flours! Had only not found it at Stop&Shop and Whole Foods in Greenwich but didn't realize it was not so readily available.