The burger was fine, but I felt lacked flavor and could have been better seasoned. The tater tots, made with smoked bacon and jalapeno jack, were fine, but nothing too special. I do think it is a good bang for your buck, considering it is less then $10 though.
HB BURGER
127 W. 43rd St (bet. 6th and Broadway)
New York, NY 10036
212-575-5848
www.hbburger.com
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( 3 / 298 )Last week I grabbed a quick dinner at The Redhead, an East Village bar known for it's Southern accented menu. I have been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally made the move.
I ordered the two dishes I had read the most about; the bacon peanut brittle and the buttermilk fried chicken.
The bacon peanut brittle ($5) is a great bar snack. I definitely agree with the saying "everything tastes better with bacon", and this little snack was extremely addictive. Made with maple syrup, cayenne, and thyme, it has a great balance of spiciness and sweetness. It has become so popular that they sell it by the jar so diners can take it home. It definitely is up there for bar snack of the year!
The buttermilk fried chicken, ($17) with cornbread, and a spinach and strawberry salad with almonds, was really nice. The fried chicken didn't blow my mind, but it was still really good. I loved the salad for it was extremely fresh, and I thought the combination of spinach and strawberry was perfect for the Summer.
The Redhead is basically a bar with really good food. It reminded me of the Spotted Pig, but much more laid back and without the "scene". So, I don't care if you are into blondes or brunettes, this Redhead is definitely worth checking out!
The Redhead
349 E. 13th St. (bet. 1st and 2nd)
New York, NY 10003
212-533-6212
www.theredheadnyc.com
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( 3 / 235 )This past Monday, July 20th marked the 40th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s 1969 Walk on the Moon. Grand Marnier was celebrating a bit of the brand’s own history that day as well: the famed liqueur was used in the first cocktail the astronauts enjoyed upon their return to earth. Aptly dubbed the Moonwalk, the cocktail was created by Joe Gilmore, the head barman at the Savoy Hotel in London to mark the first moon landing. (The name also is the name of a popular dance from the 1980's made famous by a famous pop singer.)
I was invited to Dutch Kills, the new bar in Long Island City owned by Sasha Petraske, (Milk & Honey, Little Branch, etc) to try the drink. The bar and drink were both great, and I highly recommend both!
The Moonwalk
Ingredients:
1 part Grand Marnier
1 part fresh grapefruit juice
2 dashes Rosewater
Moët & Chandon (top with)
Shake ingredients well and strain into a wine glass. Top up with Moët & Chandon.
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-2724
www.dutchkillsbar.com
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( 3 / 246 )Hey all you Foodies out there, check out this upcoming cool event at Grand Central! I will be there!!
GRAND CENTRAL MARKET® IS PICNIC CENTRAL:
WIN EXCLUSIVE GOURMET PICNIC BASKET FROM NEW YORK’S TOP FOOD PURVEYORS; TASTING EVENT AND DRAWING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD FROM 3 TO 6 PM
AT GRAND CENTRAL MARKET
Weeklong Tenant Specials August 3 - 9
Try some of the finest food in the city at the Grand Central Market’s Picnic Event Monday, August 3, 2009 from 3 pm to 6 pm from vendors including Murray’s Cheese, Corrado Bread & Pastry, Dishes, Li-Lac Chocolate, Murray’s Real Salami, Oren’s Daily Roast, Pescatore Seafood and more. Enter to win one of 12 Grand Central Terminal–branded picnic baskets filled with goodies. Look for the fish bowls by the cash registers at each food vendor in Grand Central Market starting on July 28, 2009 and drop off a business card or raffle slip to win a basket filled with specialty foods perfect for Monday night movies in Bryant Park, a picnic in Central Park, a beach outing, or an indoor feast.
Preview the Picnic Baskets in Grand Central’s Taxi Stand (Vanderbilt Avenue)
Wednesday, July 29 (3 pm to 7 pm) and Friday, July 31 (3 pm to 6 pm)
What: Tasting Event and Picnic Basket Raffle Drawing
Where: Grand Central Market, 42nd and Lexington Avenue
When: Monday, August 3, 2009, 3 pm to 6 pm
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( 3 / 232 )This past Friday I had a really nice lunch at Montenapo, the new Italian restaurant in the New York Times Building. It's a very large space with large glass windows. It seems geared to cater to the "Power Lunch" crowd.
My friend and I started with the Cappesante and the Burratina.
The Cappesante ($18), seared jumbo sea scallops with sunchokes puree, black truffles, veal reduction and micro greens. I like scallops, but do not order them often, but was glad we ordered these, for they were great! They tasted extremely fresh, and I loved the addition of the black truffles on top.
The Burratina ($20), 24-month aged Parma ham with soft center fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, marinated organic cherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil, was not only delicious, but it was truly beautiful to look at. It was the perfect salad.
Since I am on a quest for the city's best pastas, I had to order some pasta here, and lucky for me Montenapo has a nice deal, where for $25 a person, you can try three small portions of their homemade pastas, which we did. I also love trying a bit of everything which made this deal really appealing too. We went with the Mezzaluna, Rigatoni, and the Agnolotti.
The Mezzaluna, half-moon raviloi, filled with ricotta, parmesan cheese, mint and honey, served with sweet tomato sauce was unique and was like no pasta I have ever had. Each flavor was distinct and you could taste them all separately, as opposed to one big mash of a flavor. It was nice.
The Rigatoni, with Roman cured organic "Guanciale" pork jowl, braised white onions, parmesan cheese, crushed black pepper and fresh rosemary was great and addictive.
The Agnolotti, filled with braised veal cheeks, served atop of celery root puree and veal stock reduction was rich and delicious.
I really enjoyed all three pastas, for not only were they all perfectly cooked, but all the flavors were different, unique, and wonderful.
We also shared the Tonno Rosso ($33), grilled tuna loin with vegetable filled red onion, organic black rice and tomato, olives and capers "Sicilian" sauce. This was a fine hunk of tuna, that wasn't mind blowing, but a decent dish. I enjoyed the black rice a lot, which I rarely ever have.
Of course a fabulous lunch would not complete without dessert, so we shared a really delicious Tiramisu ($9), lady finger cookies soaked in double espresso and layered with marscarpone cheese.
Montenapo is a great new high end Italian addition to the Midtown dining scene. If you are looking for quality ingredients and great dishes for a "Power Lunch" or a Pre/Post Theater meal, check this place out!
Montenapo
The New York Times Building
250 West 41st Street (bet. 7th and 8th ave)
New York, NY 10018
212-764-7663
www.montenaporestaurant.com
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