Blistered Shishito Peppers

09. September 2010 Vegetables + Salads 5
So far I can only buy shishito peppers from two places here in New York City during the late summer months: Sunrise Mart off St. Mark’s Place and the TriBeCa Greenmarket a couple of blocks from work on Wednesdays. I don’t ever get tired of eating or serving them. They’re so easy to prepare and, ...

Where to Eat in Raleigh, North Carolina: Poole’s Diner

01. September 2010 North Carolina 0
Among the things in my list of to-dos is to visit an American city I’ve never been to before. Sadly, there’s a lot on that list, so I at least wanted to check two off in 2010. For my first effort, I recruited Lily to join me in my weekend shenanigan after an eat-and-bitch session ...

Panini of Hot Salami, Brie and Cornichon

30. August 2010 Sandwiches and Snacks 0
I wish I came up with this sandwich recipe because it’s truly the most complicated-tasting sandwich I’ve had in a very long time. I think a sandwich is never enough for a meal during the day, but this Salume-inspired panini put together all my favorite tastes and textures in my mouth in one seating. I ...

Robataya

25. August 2010 East Village, Japanese 0
231 East 9th Street between Second and Third Avenues 212/979.9674 $135 for two, with a drink, without tip ♥ ♥ Clair and I didn’t have reservations at Robataya when we walked in so we missed out on the whole scene up front where you point at the produce you like and the robed guys sitting ...