17 Saturday Nov 2012
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Astoria, bars, BBQ, beer garden, Biergarten, gastropub, Grand Opening, N train, NYC, queens
The Strand is a new Biergarten in Astoria that just opened today. In addition to beer, they have Brooklyn Soda Works on tap and kombucha ale. I had the spiced plum soda ($4.00) and the Mava Roka kombucha ale (7% ABV and $6.00)
12 Monday Nov 2012
12 Monday Nov 2012
Posted in American, Asian, bakeries, bucket list, celebrations, meat, New York, snacks
The mouthwatering Thanksgiving croissant at Momofuku Milk Bar is filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy.
Momofuku Milk Bar
251 W 13th Street
New York NY 10003
12 Monday Nov 2012
Posted in herbs and spices, Mexican, New York, Queens
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The Associated in Sunnyside now sells cilantro macho. I’m having trouble finding information about what it’s used for. The flavor kind of reminds me of pápalo. Maybe it goes on cemitas?
12 Monday Nov 2012
Posted in celebrations, fruit, New York, Vietnamese
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Tan Tin-Hung sells frozen gấc fruit for $1.95
I’m going to make xôi gấc tomorrow.
Tan Tin-Hung
121 Bowery
New York NY 10002
(212) 274-8811
12 Monday Nov 2012
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bakery, chimney cakes, Hungarian, LIC, Long Island City, queens
Hungarian chimney cakes (kürtőskalácsok) are pastries baked on a cylindrical spit over a fire. Chimney Cake in Long Island City sells them for $4
Chimney Cake
10-50 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City NY 11101
(718) 786-1818
12 Monday Nov 2012
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I found murta berry sauce at Puro Chile today. In addition to gourmet Chilean food products, they sell hundreds of varieties of Chilean wines and beautiful jewelry and accessories.
Puro Chile
221 Centre Street
New York NY 10013
(212) 925-7871
12 Monday Nov 2012
The macarons at Panya can be a little dry and are often gummy, but the wasabi macaron I had today was surprisingly palatable. They are $1.50 per piece and should be brought to room temperature before consumption.
Panya
8 Stuyvesant Street
New York NY 10003
(212) 777-1930
06 Tuesday Nov 2012
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choux pastry, cream puffs, French, Japanese, Mugino, new york, NYC
Beard Papa’s is selling mouthwatering autumnal pumpkin cream puffs. They are filled with their signature cream custard but are topped with a fragrant pumpkin purée/Belgian white chocolate paste and a few pumpkin seeds. This special treat reminds me of a mont-blanc aux marrons.
Beard Papa’s (Upper West Side)
2167 Broadway
New York NY 10024
03 Saturday Nov 2012
Pajunia in Elmhurst doesn’t serve savory jeon pancakes but it does have extremely delicious hotteok! This Korean winter treat is filled with cinnamon, honey, walnuts, sesame seeds, brown sugar and crushed peanuts. You can get 4 of these sweet, buttery filled “nut cakes” for $5.
Pajunia
74-24 Broadway
Elmhurst NY 11373
(718) 651-2879
Chinook Olive 