Author: cia
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96 Walker Street on Centre212/343-8625about $20 for two, without drinks, without tip If you only have $5 to spare, XO’s congee is pretty good. I order my usual favorites: sliced pork or fish. With decent congee on the menu, I don’t know why they try to westernize everything else. XO is probably the only place…
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Adapted from an Everyday Food recipe using cannellini beans Ingredients:1 can of chick peas, drained and rinsed1 head of broccoli, cut into florets and blanched1 seedless orange, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces2 ribs of celery, thinly sliced3 scallions, thinly sliced1 tsp rosemary, chopped2 tbsps red-wine vinegar1 cup of plain low-fat yogurtsalt and pepper 1.…
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Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:3 pieces of chicken boneless chicken breasts2 red bell peppers, julienned1 big red onion, cut in one-inch pieceshalf a pint of grape tomatoes, halveda handful of red potatoes, quartered1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaveshalf a cup of parsley leavessalt, pepper, olive oil 1. Rub chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat oil…
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1250 Broadway on 31st Street212/564-6845about $60 for two, with two drinks, without tip Manhattan’s Koreatown pales in comparison with the one in Flushing, Queens and it certainly is embarrassing compared to the one in Los Angeles. Kang Suh is one of the more established restaurants on 31st Street between Broadway and Fifth or Koreablock. It’s…
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508 Broome Street between West Broadway and Thompson212/965-1515about $25 for two for lunch, with two drinks, without tip I always come to Karahi when I’m in the mood for more than one helping of chana saag (creamed spinach with chick peas) and tandori chicken and lamb vindaloo and aloo gobhi (cauliflower and potatoes). Not to…
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100 Allen Street between Delancey and Broome212/941-1818about $25 for two, without drinks, without tip When I’m craving congee, I usually run to Congee Village for their $3 hot bowls, either served with pork, chicken, duck, fish, hundred-year-old egg or a combination of all of them. Congee is a type of rice porridge cooked the Chinese…
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We were an hour late for our dinner at Charlie Trotter’s because it started to snow and cabs were hard to come by. The staff nonetheless was very accommodating and seated us with no problems when we finally arrived. They served us champagne to let us unwind while they prepared us our dinner. The grand…
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Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded and flattened1 can of artichokes packed in watersun-dried tomatoes packed in oil3 stalks scallions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup of flour, siftedolive oil, salt and pepper 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour and shake off excess. Fry until golden brown…
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Adapted from memory Ingredients:For the turkey rub:1 large onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, crushed3 stalks of scallions, chopped2 tbsps oregano2 tbsps coriander2 tbsps paprikasalt and pepper to taste 1 frozen turkey, thawed for at least eight hours outside the fridge1 apple, cored and diced1 peach, diced1 lemon, sliced1 small box of raisins 1. Combine all…
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Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients:1/2 pound shrimps, peeled, deveineda handful of angel hair pasta1 can coconut milk1 medium carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsps ginger, minced2 stalks scallions, finely choppedfresh lime juicepepper flakessalt, pepper, oil 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic, ginger and pepper…
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Adapted from Everyday Food Ingredients: 6 slices of bacon 2 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, halved 1 apple, cored, cut into 1/4-inch slices and halved crosswise 2 tbsps red wine vinegar salt and pepper 1. Preheat oven to 425º. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a large baking pan. Bake until browned, about 10…
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130 West Broadway on Duane212/219-1011$250 for three, with several drinks, with tip If there’s one New York City chef I’m not familiar with, it would be David Bouley. Four years ago, the boy surprised me by making reservations at Bouley Bakery (now back to its original Bouley name). But it was a hundred-degree summer day…