Hey there,
It seems that every culture has some type of fried dough. One of my favorite fried treats is churros. You can get some yummy ones at some brunch spots with hot chocolate, but if you just go to the 42nd St. subway underpass, there's a kid near the 7 train that sells 3 churros for a buck. They're cold, but they do the trick when you're craving sweet grease. One of the best discoveries I've found is only available on Fridays at the Union Square farmer's market. A NJ farmer, (I forgot his farm's name, it's Tree-something) sells really great apple cider donuts for 65 cents. They're cake style, so they're perfect for dunking in his hot apple cider. A perfect snack for just $1.65.
Yum,
Liza
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Party Pooper
Hi there,
Mica and I went to this pathetic party last night. There we are at this fancy schmancy penthouse place in Tribeca and there's no bloody food! Okay, I did find some wasabi peas and a snack size bag of Terra chips--apparently they are making waffle cut kettle chips now. But just a friendly note, when you have a party, you gotta have some food. It's not only classy, it's just practical. Why do bars have nuts? Maybe it's so people will get thirsty and drink more, but maybe it's because the food absorbs the alcohol and they won't get as plastered. I dunno I should have known, the kid whose apartment we were at was only 23.
Your buddy,
Liza
Mica and I went to this pathetic party last night. There we are at this fancy schmancy penthouse place in Tribeca and there's no bloody food! Okay, I did find some wasabi peas and a snack size bag of Terra chips--apparently they are making waffle cut kettle chips now. But just a friendly note, when you have a party, you gotta have some food. It's not only classy, it's just practical. Why do bars have nuts? Maybe it's so people will get thirsty and drink more, but maybe it's because the food absorbs the alcohol and they won't get as plastered. I dunno I should have known, the kid whose apartment we were at was only 23.
Your buddy,
Liza
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Pizza and a movie
Hi there,
There's been much discussion and press about DeMarco's Pizza on Houston. Check out the long thread on chowhound.com. Is it better than parent pizza place, DiFaro's in Brooklyn? How's the crust? Is it greasy? Who cares. The pizza is tasty and it's perfect when you just want a slice before you go to the Film Forum. Just remember that after it comes out of the oven, they throw on real shredded parmesan and if you are running late to the last screening of "The Leopard," that tasty cheese will blow into your face. The regular and Sicilian slices are $2.50 at the to go/delivery section, there's also a sit down restaurant for whole pies.
If you're uptown and need pizza before a screening at the Walter Reade, may I suggest Angelo's on 57th and 6th Ave? It's actually my favorite pie because they give you free rolls and the green salad is really big.
Take care,
Liza
There's been much discussion and press about DeMarco's Pizza on Houston. Check out the long thread on chowhound.com. Is it better than parent pizza place, DiFaro's in Brooklyn? How's the crust? Is it greasy? Who cares. The pizza is tasty and it's perfect when you just want a slice before you go to the Film Forum. Just remember that after it comes out of the oven, they throw on real shredded parmesan and if you are running late to the last screening of "The Leopard," that tasty cheese will blow into your face. The regular and Sicilian slices are $2.50 at the to go/delivery section, there's also a sit down restaurant for whole pies.
If you're uptown and need pizza before a screening at the Walter Reade, may I suggest Angelo's on 57th and 6th Ave? It's actually my favorite pie because they give you free rolls and the green salad is really big.
Take care,
Liza
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Pizza sadness
Hello,
This may be a controversial passage because everyone loves John's Pizzeria on Bleeker, well, I'll tell you I'm not that crazy about that sit down place. Mica and I just went there and their green salad was actually anemic yellow romaine hearts and pink tomatoes. The pizza was undercooked, the sauce was bland and the crust had no flavor! Maybe it was because we didn't get their signature meatball pie. I dunno.
In other pizza news, I noticed the John's on Bleeker (the stand up place) that sells slices had closed. I was surprised because that place was always crowded. The second location that is a couple of stores down is still open and selling the same great down and dirty slices. We were going to do a segment interviewing people asking why they chose one location over the other, even though it was the same pizza and owners, but I guess we'll shelve that idea.
We will be doing a pizza show to celebrate pizza month in October, so stay tuned.
Best,
Liza
This may be a controversial passage because everyone loves John's Pizzeria on Bleeker, well, I'll tell you I'm not that crazy about that sit down place. Mica and I just went there and their green salad was actually anemic yellow romaine hearts and pink tomatoes. The pizza was undercooked, the sauce was bland and the crust had no flavor! Maybe it was because we didn't get their signature meatball pie. I dunno.
In other pizza news, I noticed the John's on Bleeker (the stand up place) that sells slices had closed. I was surprised because that place was always crowded. The second location that is a couple of stores down is still open and selling the same great down and dirty slices. We were going to do a segment interviewing people asking why they chose one location over the other, even though it was the same pizza and owners, but I guess we'll shelve that idea.
We will be doing a pizza show to celebrate pizza month in October, so stay tuned.
Best,
Liza
Friday, January 14, 2005
Supernaturals
Dear Blog Reader,
We've heard around the neighborhood that a new Whole Foods will be built in the condo building on Houston and 2nd Ave. I have mixed negative feelings about the chains, but their growth can't be stopped. People really like to shop there and corporations are the only businesses that can afford NYC rents. It really all boils down to money doesn't it?
Speaking of money, if you're a yogurt eater, there's a new yogurt that's on sale at the local chain, Garden of Eden. Cascade Farms is on sale 2 for 99cents! It's family owned and cultured in the cup if that's your thing. Granted it's trucked in from Washington, but hey, it's on sale!
Your penny pinching friend,
Liza
We've heard around the neighborhood that a new Whole Foods will be built in the condo building on Houston and 2nd Ave. I have mixed negative feelings about the chains, but their growth can't be stopped. People really like to shop there and corporations are the only businesses that can afford NYC rents. It really all boils down to money doesn't it?
Speaking of money, if you're a yogurt eater, there's a new yogurt that's on sale at the local chain, Garden of Eden. Cascade Farms is on sale 2 for 99cents! It's family owned and cultured in the cup if that's your thing. Granted it's trucked in from Washington, but hey, it's on sale!
Your penny pinching friend,
Liza
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Early Bird
Dear Blog Reader,
If you've seen our first episode, you know I love a good bargain.
The past two Mondays I've been digging the burger and beer special at Trailer Park on 23rd between 7th and 8th Ave. For $7.60 (after tax), you get a hamburger, turkeyburger or veggie burger, tater tots or sweet potato fries and a can or draft beer. I've been getting the veggie burger because it's the kind I like--you can see actual vegetables in the patty. It's not the hocky puck boca or Gardenburger brand. They have Sam Adams, Rolling Rock and Bud on draft. I don't know what's in cans. My one tiny complaint is that yesterday they sprinkled sugar on my sweet potato fries. The waitress is that nice type that wrote "thanks" and a star on my bill. I thought maybe that was my opportunity to write a comment about the sugar, but I didn't have a pen, should I have? Go before 7pm, it gets loud there and an Ethan Hawke siting is more likely on off hours. He lives across the street at the Chelsea Hotel.
Your cheap and easy friend,
Liza
If you've seen our first episode, you know I love a good bargain.
The past two Mondays I've been digging the burger and beer special at Trailer Park on 23rd between 7th and 8th Ave. For $7.60 (after tax), you get a hamburger, turkeyburger or veggie burger, tater tots or sweet potato fries and a can or draft beer. I've been getting the veggie burger because it's the kind I like--you can see actual vegetables in the patty. It's not the hocky puck boca or Gardenburger brand. They have Sam Adams, Rolling Rock and Bud on draft. I don't know what's in cans. My one tiny complaint is that yesterday they sprinkled sugar on my sweet potato fries. The waitress is that nice type that wrote "thanks" and a star on my bill. I thought maybe that was my opportunity to write a comment about the sugar, but I didn't have a pen, should I have? Go before 7pm, it gets loud there and an Ethan Hawke siting is more likely on off hours. He lives across the street at the Chelsea Hotel.
Your cheap and easy friend,
Liza
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Food for thought
Dear Blog Reader,
I am just taking a break from working on episode 2. We're now working on website content. Mica is sending images to cafepress as I type so you can order I EAT NY loot from them.
I've been mulling over a couple of scenerios to mention in a blog, here's one:
After dropping off kitchen scraps at the the Union Square Greenmarket, I saw a bunch of people with signs in front of Union Square Cafe. I wondered why the 8 or so ladies and gentleman were protesting in the middle of the day and what was the hub bub about? Generally, I believe if you see a line, get in it, but this line made me leery. A woman tried to give me a pamphlet, but I shook my head no when I saw the signs. They were protesting the use of foie gras at the Union Square Cafe.
Then I passed by two workers for the Coalition for the Homeless (as indicated by their jackets). They were talking to a homeless woman sitting outside her box hut wrapped in plastic bags.
Uhh, I could pose some questions and put my own two cents in regarding people rights over animal rights, but I'm not.
Liza
I am just taking a break from working on episode 2. We're now working on website content. Mica is sending images to cafepress as I type so you can order I EAT NY loot from them.
I've been mulling over a couple of scenerios to mention in a blog, here's one:
After dropping off kitchen scraps at the the Union Square Greenmarket, I saw a bunch of people with signs in front of Union Square Cafe. I wondered why the 8 or so ladies and gentleman were protesting in the middle of the day and what was the hub bub about? Generally, I believe if you see a line, get in it, but this line made me leery. A woman tried to give me a pamphlet, but I shook my head no when I saw the signs. They were protesting the use of foie gras at the Union Square Cafe.
Then I passed by two workers for the Coalition for the Homeless (as indicated by their jackets). They were talking to a homeless woman sitting outside her box hut wrapped in plastic bags.
Uhh, I could pose some questions and put my own two cents in regarding people rights over animal rights, but I'm not.
Liza
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Homegroan
Dear blog reader,
Yes, Mica and I really are working on Episode 2 of I EAT NY. Tentatively titled Homegrown or Fresh Squeezed, the episode is full of great stuff, but with the holidays we've become a bit unfocused. However, we'll get through it and it will be done soon. Plan to get an email invite for a screening party next month?
This is the first time I've posted on the blog (I am Liza), as my usual hardware is technically challenged. As the last person in the city who still writes letters and uses a dial up on a blueberry OS9 clamshell mac, being online tends to frustrate me.
Anyway, I thought I should try my hand at posting after reading some great food blogs. You've probably already heard of them as they've been written up, but if you haven't: The Food Section , Noodlepie , and FatMan Seoul are my favorites.
Well, I just wanted to introduce myself on the blog and let you know that I visited everyone's favorite cheap eat DUMPLING HOUSE on Eldridge St. We filmed them in Episode 1, Cheap and Easy. They've gotten a homedepot inspired makeover complete with new wall coverings, new counter and a big vinyl banner of their great reviews. Happily, the prices haven't changed. Dumplings can be had for a buck and the amazing beef sandwich is still $1.50. They even offer a new tuna sandwich on the sesame bread. I didn't try it because I was hankering for the beef.
If someone tries it, let me know. Oh yeah, one more thing about Dumpling House. I always wondered why they put apples in their kimchi. I asked my mom about it over the holiday and she said the sugar in the apples probably speeds up the fermenting. I don't mind the apple, though I was kind of surprised the first time. I tend to like my kimchee on the less sour side and the price can't be beaten (a buck for styrofoam container, 2 for the plastic soup container), so bring the apples on!
Till next time,
Liza
Yes, Mica and I really are working on Episode 2 of I EAT NY. Tentatively titled Homegrown or Fresh Squeezed, the episode is full of great stuff, but with the holidays we've become a bit unfocused. However, we'll get through it and it will be done soon. Plan to get an email invite for a screening party next month?
This is the first time I've posted on the blog (I am Liza), as my usual hardware is technically challenged. As the last person in the city who still writes letters and uses a dial up on a blueberry OS9 clamshell mac, being online tends to frustrate me.
Anyway, I thought I should try my hand at posting after reading some great food blogs. You've probably already heard of them as they've been written up, but if you haven't: The Food Section , Noodlepie , and FatMan Seoul are my favorites.
Well, I just wanted to introduce myself on the blog and let you know that I visited everyone's favorite cheap eat DUMPLING HOUSE on Eldridge St. We filmed them in Episode 1, Cheap and Easy. They've gotten a homedepot inspired makeover complete with new wall coverings, new counter and a big vinyl banner of their great reviews. Happily, the prices haven't changed. Dumplings can be had for a buck and the amazing beef sandwich is still $1.50. They even offer a new tuna sandwich on the sesame bread. I didn't try it because I was hankering for the beef.
If someone tries it, let me know. Oh yeah, one more thing about Dumpling House. I always wondered why they put apples in their kimchi. I asked my mom about it over the holiday and she said the sugar in the apples probably speeds up the fermenting. I don't mind the apple, though I was kind of surprised the first time. I tend to like my kimchee on the less sour side and the price can't be beaten (a buck for styrofoam container, 2 for the plastic soup container), so bring the apples on!
Till next time,
Liza
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
