Outer Boroughs

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...

According to the company, everyone could use a taco right now. So, News 12 is reporting that there will be free tacos all day at Taco Bell until supplies run out on Tuesday, March 31st. Will you go...

The colors of the Emerald Isle are coming on fast. Tuesday, March 17th. is St. Patrick's Day! How do you mark the event? Do you cook up some traditional Irish dishes at home? Or, do you like to vis...

Here in NYC metro, officials are asking patrons to come back to Chinatown. There is a dramatic decline in business due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Officials say it is safe to eat here locally. How...

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...

Is there/was there a restaurant in Brooklyn named Seniors?

by sadie 3 years ago

Dear NYC CH friends, Although I lurk on these boards nearly every day, today I'm writing with a general inquiry for a piece I'm writing. Specifically, on the Buttered Roll. It (by which I mean ...

Now that New York is banning single use plastic bags from stores and markets, those lovely designer bags we bought can be put to good use, or more consistent use, anyway. They were a 'hot' item for...

Hey I was just curious where people think the go to Malaysian place is in NYC right now. I have tried Sentosa, PappaRich, Taste Good Malaysian, and most recently Pilau Penang. Curry Leaves and the ...

It's coming up fast. Fat Tuesday celebrations will take place on Tuesday, February 25th. Do you mark Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday? If you can't make it to New Orleans, where are the best spots in the New...

Have you noticed some restaurants embossing their burger buns with a logo? Two restaurants in Westchester County that I know of are doing this right now: Kee Oyster House in White Plains, and The U...

Which Farmers Markets are moving indoors in greater Westchester County, N.Y. this winter, and what do you look for this time of the year? I see that Mamaroneck's Winter Farmers' Market has moved to...

by Jim Leff 3 years ago

Legend of Taste 2002 Utopia Pkwy, Whitestone, Queens 718-423-4888 http://legendoftasteny.com Good photos on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/legend-of-taste-whitestone Not even close. This i...

by Steve R 3 months ago

I went for lunch yesterday with 6 other food board types (including a couple who are long time CH posters) & had my 1st Malaysian restaurant meal. Yep, you read that right. So, I have absolutely no...

by howdini 6 months ago

My gf and I are settling in to our new digs in a beautiful co-op in JH. I work at night, so my days are free to explore the culinary wonderland right outside my door, but dining alone limits the va...

It's a growing chain with units up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Hook & Reel is coming to Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Their gimmick is a menu which allows you to select your favorite meat, seafood...

Would any asian supermarkets carry the fresh noodles?

...all credit to former 'hound Joey Destefano for this amazing find. Thigh meat perfectly fried to seal in the juice. Just hot enough (I like heat), just the right amount of sweet (I don't like...

by Agordo 4 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 4 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.