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Neighborhood Watch: Upper West Side, West End Avenue in the 70s

Freddie and Peppers Siclian Pie is to die for what they make it. The pie takes a long time to make so they don't do it often but when they do I buy at least 4 slices and freeze them, great reheated in a toaster oven.

You can't beat Sal's regular slices though. Sorry to hear about Sal he was one of kind.

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Top UWS Neighborhood Bites

Ed I like your list and would like to add a few...Tenzan very good sushi and hand rolls. Bello Squardo execellant tapas....88 Noodle great soups in a hole in the wall on Columbus Ave......Hampton Chutney great sandwich's very different....Ivy's for Chinese(cooked for the chinese delegation while in town) and surprisingly good sushi. By the way Ed, Monsoon closed months ago.

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Pizza Slice Crisis in NYC: The Ray's Syndrome

I agree Ed, manhattan's pizza slices suck. They have been going downhill for a while now. I find Sicilian slices are the only slices worth buying these days. It seems it takes more time and effort to produce the Siclian slice. The neo slices in Manhattan are cookie cutter and most have no taste or don't even taste like pizza as we remembered it. I miss the old days when you could walk into an unknown pizza joint and sample a great tasting slice you never tasted before and felt the rush of something great. Now you wouldn't dare try a new place unless it was recommended by someone unless you were starving. What can we do?

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The Best Bagel in New York City

Ed I also am a big fan of absolute but the Flagel's (a flat bagel that is very cruchy and very little dough) at Goldberg's in Ft. Lee NJ and on Hgwy 27 in Hampton Bays are the best. Once you try one of these you will never go back to the doughy bagel. Goldberg's claims to have invented them but I have seen them in other places but not as good.

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From Slice

Neighborhood Watch: Upper West Side, West End Avenue in the 70s

Freddie and Peppers Siclian Pie is to die for what they make it. The pie takes a long time to make so they don't do it often but when they do I buy at least 4 slices and freeze them, great reheated in a toaster oven.

You can't beat Sal's regular slices though. Sorry to hear about Sal he was one of kind.

From Serious Eats: New York

Top UWS Neighborhood Bites

Ed I like your list and would like to add a few...Tenzan very good sushi and hand rolls. Bello Squardo execellant tapas....88 Noodle great soups in a hole in the wall on Columbus Ave......Hampton Chutney great sandwich's very different....Ivy's for Chinese(cooked for the chinese delegation while in town) and surprisingly good sushi. By the way Ed, Monsoon closed months ago.

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Pizza Slice Crisis in NYC: The Ray's Syndrome

I agree Ed, manhattan's pizza slices suck. They have been going downhill for a while now. I find Sicilian slices are the only slices worth buying these days. It seems it takes more time and effort to produce the Siclian slice. The neo slices in Manhattan are cookie cutter and most have no taste or don't even taste like pizza as we remembered it. I miss the old days when you could walk into an unknown pizza joint and sample a great tasting slice you never tasted before and felt the rush of something great. Now you wouldn't dare try a new place unless it was recommended by someone unless you were starving. What can we do?

From Serious Eats: New York

The Best Bagel in New York City

Ed I also am a big fan of absolute but the Flagel's (a flat bagel that is very cruchy and very little dough) at Goldberg's in Ft. Lee NJ and on Hgwy 27 in Hampton Bays are the best. Once you try one of these you will never go back to the doughy bagel. Goldberg's claims to have invented them but I have seen them in other places but not as good.

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NY's Best Bagel, Absolute or H & H?

No question about it Absolute is much better I just wish they made Bialys and Flagel's and add to that onion disc's and I would be a much happier camper

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Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life

I still dream about a sandwich which I ate as a high school student and haven't seen it anywhere else. The resturant which it was served doesn't exist anymore so here it is. Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic bread toasted with a mixture of duck sause and a hint of chinese mustard. To top it off it was served with great french fries smothered with gravy.....MMMMMMM GOOD!

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Fried Chicken Redux

I still miss Willams BBQ on 86th and Broadway, Great Fried Chicken and BBQ Chicken...and great potato pancakes.

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ELE Local: My Quarrels with NY Mag Cheap Eats

One to add, Vinnies on the Amsterdam Ave known for their pizza but their food is great. Their Chicken Parm for $10 can't be beat served with pasta. Their other dishes are great and the prices can't be beat.

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East End Finds

Yes I did they are great but please next time try a small Tortilla Soup it truly is fantastic. Even in hot weather it is a must. Anytime I pass the place I stop in even when I'm not hungry for the soup.

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The State(s) of Fried Clams

I posted this before but here we go again....Bigelow's is worth the trip, I've summered in Maine and lived in both the City and Long Island and I haven't tasted fried clams as mouth watering as their ipwich clams. The seafood house in Sag Harbor is fair. But my favorite is to follow the clamers in the bay on a falling tide and pick up their left overs and steam up the ipwich clams....MMMMMm good.

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The State(s) of Fried Clams

Yes I know the clam shack in Sag harbor, they are OK nothing special. The best is Bigelows, worth the trip. I spent my childhood summers in Maine and I don't think i tasted any as good as Bigelows. But the Lobster in the shacks can't be beat. I follow clamers in the bay and pick up their left over ipwich clams (steamers) and have a party.

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James Beard

I always enjoy your thoughts on resturants you attend day to day. I've been following since you started this site and welcome any changes to make it better. I'm a westsider as well and loved your thoughts on our resturants. Your links to other food blogers is something I look foward to as well. Keep up the good bloging...

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