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From Serious Eats: New York

The Making of Michael White's Fusilli at Marea

Frank Bruni agrees with Serious East (and DessertBuzz: http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/08/smorgasboard-20090817.html)

WHAT DISHES FROM RECENT VISITS WOULD I BE SMART TO SEEK OUT?

The fusilli with tomato, octopus and bone marrow at Marea is a revelation: original and so very, very right. At a different restaurant a few years back, a dining companion noted that marrow had a “druggy” taste and effect all its own, and I thought that adjective was perfect. This fusilli dish is indeed druggy — and an example of what makes Michael White such an inventive, intuitive master of pasta.

DessertBuzz at 11:34AM on 08/26/09

From Slice

After All These Years: V&T Pizzeria

I usually don't comment on Pizza articles since: 1) I am no expert and 2) it's not a dessert, but as a native New Yorker and someone who lived for 2 years at 115 and Morningside I can tell you I was always bummed when my roommates wanted to hit V & T - I just didn't think it was that good for the reasons you outline. Mostly the soggy crust The atmosphere was cool as hell though - dark and even a bit gloomy- perfect for chilling with friends and talking
Pizza is de

DessertBuzz at 12:03PM on 08/25/09

From Serious Eats

'Top Chef,' Season 6: The Premiere

Puck stole the show for sure. He overshadowed all the contestants and like Remander, I was never really a fan but now I certainly am. I'd pay good money to see Eric Ripert throw a donut across the set.

DessertBuzz at 10:47AM on 08/20/09

From Serious Eats: New York

The Crab Pot: The Fishermen's Tale

Great piece. I really enjoy these. Reminds me of going up to Cape Cod when I was little and fishing with just a string, hook and seaworm off a jetty - all we would ever catch is crabs but it was still fun.

DessertBuzz at 2:14PM on 08/19/09

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From Serious Eats: New York

The Making of Michael White's Fusilli at Marea

Frank Bruni agrees with Serious East (and DessertBuzz: http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/08/smorgasboard-20090817.html)

WHAT DISHES FROM RECENT VISITS WOULD I BE SMART TO SEEK OUT?

The fusilli with tomato, octopus and bone marrow at Marea is a revelation: original and so very, very right. At a different restaurant a few years back, a dining companion noted that marrow had a “druggy” taste and effect all its own, and I thought that adjective was perfect. This fusilli dish is indeed druggy — and an example of what makes Michael White such an inventive, intuitive master of pasta.

DessertBuzz at 11:34AM on 08/26/09

From Slice

After All These Years: V&T Pizzeria

I usually don't comment on Pizza articles since: 1) I am no expert and 2) it's not a dessert, but as a native New Yorker and someone who lived for 2 years at 115 and Morningside I can tell you I was always bummed when my roommates wanted to hit V & T - I just didn't think it was that good for the reasons you outline. Mostly the soggy crust The atmosphere was cool as hell though - dark and even a bit gloomy- perfect for chilling with friends and talking
Pizza is de

DessertBuzz at 12:03PM on 08/25/09

From Serious Eats

'Top Chef,' Season 6: The Premiere

Puck stole the show for sure. He overshadowed all the contestants and like Remander, I was never really a fan but now I certainly am. I'd pay good money to see Eric Ripert throw a donut across the set.

DessertBuzz at 10:47AM on 08/20/09

From Serious Eats: New York

The Crab Pot: The Fishermen's Tale

Great piece. I really enjoy these. Reminds me of going up to Cape Cod when I was little and fishing with just a string, hook and seaworm off a jetty - all we would ever catch is crabs but it was still fun.

DessertBuzz at 2:14PM on 08/19/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Public Fare: Danny Meyer's Latest Venture in Central Park

Wow, thanks for saving me from rushing over to try all this stuff. I'l still will go but won't loose sleep over it. Nothing worse than a really wack brownie and this city has lots of them- even from places that specialize in brownies. Maybe, there needs to be a brownie craze like the current cupcake craze to sort out the really good ones?

DessertBuzz at 2:33PM on 08/04/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Dumplings and Carb Slabs from Chinese Food

These photos are really beautiful. The scallion pancakes don't look as oily as they are at many places.

DessertBuzz at 2:22PM on 08/04/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Is Today National Chocolate Chip Day?

Don't forget Clinton St. Baking Company, Bouley, Milk and Cookies and Hampton Chutney Co. I know this is shamless self promotion but I have compiled a very comprehensive list of the best Chocolate chip cookies w pics in Manhattan here:
http://dessertbuzz.com/?p=373

DessertBuzz at 12:53PM on 08/04/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Locanda Verde: The Best Breakfast in New York?

This just confirms, for me, that anything by Karen DeMasco=awesome. Great pics too!

DessertBuzz at 8:40AM on 07/01/09

From Serious Eats: New York

A Guide to the Best Blueberry Muffins in New York City

Blue and blue. You nailed my favorite 2 favorites Blue Sky and Blue ribbon. Damn, I wish they had these uptown.

DessertBuzz at 4:49PM on 06/30/09

From Serious Eats

How to Politely Take Food Photos in Restaurants

I think it depends on the restaurant and situation. Often there are plenty of people in 3-4 star restaurants who are there for a special "once in a lifetime" occasion and they take plenty of flash pictures and get up from their seats, give their camera to waiters, etc... I saw this at Bouley 2 weeks ago. That said, I try to avoid having to use the flash 9 times out of 10. In some darker restaurants unless you have special lens or camera you will not have enough light without one.

DessertBuzz at 1:32PM on 06/25/09

From Serious Eats

Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: A Piece of Cake

Warm Chocolate Tart (it's actually a cake and sliced like one too) from BLT steak:
http://dessertbuzz.com/?p=66

DessertBuzz at 1:22PM on 06/25/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Two Chelsea Breakfast Dishes Worth A Walk at Trestle on Tenth

The Apfel Baeckeoffe looks like an awesome dessert to me. I am glad that Trestle on Tenth had the fortitude to add to their breakfast menu. They are worth a visit for that alone.

DessertBuzz at 1:14PM on 06/19/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Black Sesame Frappe at Cafe Zaiya

Do the Black Sesame Frappe have a regular ice cream base along with the sesame paste? Looks good thanks for the preview.

DessertBuzz at 12:02PM on 06/16/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Dessert Photos from Sugar & Whips Event at Astor Center Last Night

Thanks for covering this Kathy. Looks like some great stuff and great pics as per usual.

DessertBuzz at 12:31PM on 05/26/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Win Tickets to the New Taste of the Upper West Side Event

My vote: Kefi. Kefi is the absolute value king: Mussels in sauce for $6.95 - octopus that is better than 99% of the fancier restaurants that sell if for 2 times the cost. Can't wait for the event!

DessertBuzz at 12:24PM on 05/26/09

From Talk

NYC - Manhattan's Best Chocolalte Chip Cookie?

Over months of asking dessert chefs and bakers in NYC there are definitely two populist stand outs: Levain and Jacques Torres. There are many other superb cookies that get mentioned but these two were mentioned by at least half the people I spoke with. I have been working on a comprehensive review specifically of Manhattan's best chocolate chip cookies. My rundown with copious food porn pics is here:
http://dessertbuzz.com/?p=373

DessertBuzz at 11:01PM on 11/14/08

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