Brooklyn

Don't know if you've heard, but Teena's on Ralph Ave closed on January 2, 2013 due to health violations. So with Leon's and Teena's closed, I'm looking for a replacement bakery in Brooklyn (that's ...

Years ago when I was working in Brooklyn, I would have lunch at Almondine regularly. Their tuna salad on a croissant with swiss cheese was delicious, and I have tried, tried, tried, to replicate th...

I'm looking for a Mexican grocery store selling carne seca from nothern Mexico in greater NYC. I can find very overpriced packets of carne seca on Amazon, but nothing in local groceries (the Mexica...

I have a serious Cannoli recipe problem, which I've been unable to resolve for several years. As many cannoli-philes have probably figured out, none of the recipes posted online or on this forum a...

Would any asian supermarkets carry the fresh noodles?

by Agordo 5 months ago

Hi my girlfriend and I are eloping in early May. Afterwards comes the impossible task of hosting meals with various families. For my Haitian side (i'm all mixed up), I am looking for a place in Bro...

by sgny 5 months ago

Looking for a cooking/baking class in Manhattan or Brooklyn for a 50th Birthday present. I know and have been to DeGustibus at Macy’s so looking for something different. Thanks.

I am looking for Mock Duck and Scallion Pancake in the NYC area. Specifics: For Mock Duck, the closest one that i found and like is at Vegetarian Dim Sum House (24 Pell St). I am looking for an...

Hi! So for the last four years I have really been on a low carb diet, all the while New York City has been on a ramen explosion. Now, off the said-diet I want to see what I have been missin...

Hi! When I was in Montreal, I found a great number of restaurants with open kitchens. I loved sitting up at a bar watching the chefs at work. Now that I am back in NYC, however, I find them few a...

Hi all, I'm moving back to the city after about a year and a half away. What are some new (worthwhile) spots that have opened up? Any recommendations? Happy to hear about places that aren't particu...

Hi, Looking to buy a 10-20 lb suckling pig to cook for NYE. Does anyone know any markets in nyc, preferably Brooklyn but not limited to where i can buy one? Thank you!

by jen kalb 7 months ago

Had a lovely brief visit this morning to this under-appreciated Italian market, though David Lebowitz did write about his visit earlier this year. They are getting stocked up for the holidays with ...

The title really says it all. A friend spoke fondly of this cake at Thanksgiving. I am familiar with Brooklyn Blackout Cake, but had not heard of Kiwanis Cake. A google search confirmed there is...

The last 20 Thai restaurants in Brooklyn I have visited or ordered from have all been mediocre, Americanized, overpriced, bland Thai food. There are couple of half-decent places (Sky Ice in Park S...

Hi! I have some time off and want to go and explore Chinatown in Sunset Park and Flushing, NY. I know dim sum is usually a family style meal, but if I were to eat solo, where would be the best ...

Hi all - we are coming to visit NYC this weekend and have tickets to a show at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Can you suggest restaurants/bars nearby for before/after the show? Thank you!