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Fried Clams/Oysters in NYC

I think it closed down but there used to be a place called Lundy's in Sheepshead Bay (not Manhattan). Anyone else remember that? I seem to recall them having good clams...

africanchocolate at 5:50PM on 05/28/08

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"In" Drinks?

I agree with the first 3, from my experience gin is back all the way.

If your crowd is predominantly late 20's to early 40's you might try Bulldog gin -- it's a decent mixer, pretty popular, and not something that will necessarily be available all over Long Island, so if you're looking for a "life of the party" bottle that might be your best bet.

Try Beekman Liquors, if you're nearby, when I lived in the city 5 years ago that was my go-to, mainly because they ship without a hassle. Oh, and enjoy that LIE traffic :)

africanchocolate at 5:45PM on 05/28/08

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Fried chicken gizzards?

oh, they are delicious

new york I'm not sure. I was able to get them at WALMART during a vacation to Texas!

africanchocolate at 5:39PM on 05/28/08

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eggs- organic vs. cage free?

Someone above asked me about the fertile eggs. Actually all the research I have done does not suggest a significant difference in fertile vs. non-fertile eggs (although fertile eggs come from, most likely, cage-free chickens and have a bit of male hormone in them). A lot more depends on what you feed the chickens (in some parts of Latin America the chicken tastes like fish because their feed consists almost entirely of seafood). But the fertile DOES taste different, at least to me and my wife. A bit heartier. Difficult to describe.

africanchocolate at 5:38PM on 05/28/08

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