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the Lounge at Atera

31 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in allium, American, beverages, bucket list, celebrations, foraging, herbs and spices, New York, snacks, urban

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Atera recently raised the price of the tasting menu from $165 to $195 per person. If you want to try chef Matthew Lightner’s incredible food but can’t afford the full menu, try the Lounge. It’s right under the restaurant in the basement and it features some of the amuse-bouches from the tasting menu as well as other snacks. You can also get an amazing burger made with sirloin, beef tendon, and rib meat. It’s fried in lamb fat and comes with a side of whipped goose liver for the fries (which are SO good).

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lobster roll on toasted meringue, hazelnut butter with crackers, and carrot leather

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heart of palm “bone” and béchamel “marrow”

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Minamoto Kitchoan’s new shop in NYC

31 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in Asian, bakeries, celebrations, fruit, herbs and spices, Japanese, lactose free, macarons, organic, snacks, sweets, tea, wagashi

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The Minamoto Kitchoan shop near Rockefeller Center closed a few weeks ago and they have relocated to 509 Madison Ave.

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Some of the seasonal wagashi available now are blueberry gelée and peach cakes.

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Dim Sum Class at China Institute

27 Saturday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in Asian, bakeries, Cantonese, celiac, dairy, education, herbs and spices, meat, New York, recipe, snacks, tea

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I’m at the Cantonese dim sum class at the China Institute in New York City right now! The egg tarts came out great and we’re about to fry up the turnip cakes!

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LIC Market’s 3rd Anniversary Party

27 Saturday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in allium, American, celebrations, herbs and spices, meat, New York, Queens, seafood, snacks, Spanish, spicy, urban, Williamsburg

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LIC Market is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with a clam bake and pig roast!

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Ladurée’s new Art Deco box

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in bakeries, French, macarons, Miami, New York, snacks, sweets, wagashi

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I just called Ladurée on Madison Ave to find out if they have the new Art Deco boxes in stock. Sadly, they don’t have them but I did find out that Ladurée is opening up a new boutique in Miami this fall. In addition, the second New York boutique with tea salons should be open by November in SoHo!

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Chapul cricket bars

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in American, Asian, bucket list, education, foraging, herbs and spices, insects, meat, snacks, Thai

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Chapul, Inc. in Salt Lake City is now selling their cricket flour protein bars at Westerly Natural Market in New York City. The bars are about $3.50 each and are made from such organic ingredients as dates, agave nectar, and Jamaican crickets (Gryllus assimilis).

The name “Chapul” is derived from the Nahuatl word chapōlin via Mexican Spanish, chapulín.

Cricket protein is more environmentally friendly than beef or pork because crickets require much less water and can eat agricultural byproducts like corn cobs and banana peels.

The bars come in three flavors: “Chaco” is the peanut butter and chocolate bar; “Thai” has coconut, ginger, and lime in it; and “Aztec” includes coffee, cocoa, and cayenne pepper. Visit my Facebook page for more updates!

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Beet ice cream with goat cheese and candied pistachios

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in American, Brooklyn, bucket list, celiac, dairy, ice cream, New York, Williamsburg

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OddFellows Ice Cream Co. in Williamsburg has some very special new flavors, including celery and beet with goat cheese and candied pistachios. I stopped by yesterday to try them both. The celery sorbet was too sweet for me but the beet ice cream was fantastic! Check their Facebook page for daily flavors.

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Dim Sum making class in New York City this Saturday

24 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in Asian, bakeries, Cantonese, education, New York, recipe, snacks, tea

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You can register for this event at the China Institute website. Non-member tickets are $16 online or $20 at the door. The ticket includes a cocktail and tea plus the dim sum you make!

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sprouted ice cream from Atera

23 Tuesday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in American, celebrations, dairy, foraging, ice cream

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I was thinking about making some ice cream today and decided to try out something like the ice cream with live sprouted grains that I had last year at Atera.

It’s hard to get a spot at the restaurant but if you email them on Monday, you should be able to get a table at their lounge, which is in the basement area below the restaurant. Some of the smaller dishes and almost all the famous amuse-bouches from the restaurant are available à la carte. I’m going there this Thursday and will be sure to post about my visit!

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Yuji Ramen’s new gazpacho mazemen

21 Sunday Jul 2013

Posted by dark locks in Asian, bucket list, Japanese, noodles, organic, snacks, Spanish

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Chef Yuji has captured the flavors of Andalusian gazpacho and made them his own in this new mazemen, which will be available for only a limited time. I loved the chopped shiso on top!

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