May 2010

Half day outer borough eating experience in Astoria Queens. Highlights of Mombar, offal tasting, Elias Corner for Greek food, beer gardens, and more offal.

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Review of 3 hot pot restaurants in NYC and Flushing, Queens: Minni’s (Mynni’s) Shabu Shabu, Shabu Tatsu, and Sichuan hot pot from Famous Sichuan

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There are many varieties, kinds and types of hot pot. Here is a walk through of different forms of hot pot across cultures, in addition to my recommendations and personal favorites.

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Hot pot and shabu shabu are Asian versions of fondue. This is a introduction on primer on Chinese hot pot and Japanese Shabu Shabu.

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Culinary review of Xi’an Famous Foods in Flushing Queens at stall 36. Lamb face, lamb burgers, hand pulled noodles, and pig’s blood.

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Whiskey with green tea is an alcoholic drink extremely popular in China. Whiskey and cold, bottled green tea mix well.

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Half day experience eating Chinese food in Flushing. Xi’an Famous Foods, Minni’s Shabu Shabu, DI Yuan Karaoke, Corner 28, and Flushing Mall food court, others

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LUCKYRICE organization put together the Night Market festival in Dumbo, Brooklyn to celebrate Asian cuisine and cultural. Outdoor market with David Chang as host and NYC restaurants as participants

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Spaghetti with ramps and guanciale recipe. Bought the guanciale from Di Palo’s. Acquired ramps at Farmer’s Market

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Di Palo’s Fine Foods in Little Italy, Manhattan. Guanciale, homemade mozzarella, ricotta cheese. Italian cured meats, Italian cheeses, Italian food specialties

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Ramps are great toppings for tacos and wraps. Recipe for Korean style braised short ribs with sauteed ramps. Recipe for cumin shrimp with ramp ricotta dressing

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