Tips

More places to try in New York

By metis on November 12, 2008 4:24 AM in Tips Some places to try in New York, especially around the East Village: Theresa's Polish American Restaurant Venieros Big Wong The Russian Tea Room Guss' Pickles Shopsin's... read more.

El Cocotero

By metis on November 7, 2008 6:43 PM in Tips | Venezuelan Great looking restaurant in Chelsea. A fantastic, inexpensive menu, and really nice staff. I'm going to try this place shortly.... read more.

Where to eat in Astoria, New York?

By metis on November 2, 2008 1:33 AM in Tips A great chowhound post about places to eat in Astoria: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/447635 Plenty of great recommendations, but I'm missing Mexican food from Mexico so here's my favourite from the list: I also recently discovered a Mexican Deli (that's what it's called)... read more.

Where to buy olive oil in New York City?

By metis on November 2, 2008 1:26 AM in Tips I've been having a hard time trying to find decent, inexpensive, olive oil in New York City. So I turned to the internet, and luck I did. In 2006 the Boston Globe ran a feature on NYC olive oil ,... read more.

Kefi

By metis on October 30, 2008 4:54 PM in Tips From the New York Times, a tip about Kefi: Mr. Fox’s latest recommendation: the flat pasta with braised rabbit at Kefi, a small Greek restaurant on the Upper West Side that will soon move to a bigger space. “It feels... read more.

Best croissant in New York

By metis on October 29, 2008 2:07 PM in Tips I love this post from Taste Wars, searching for the best croissant in New York, although I would add Balthazar to the top of this list: Bouchon Bakery – Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle Chez Laurence – 38th & Madison... read more.

Dee’s Mini Organic Doughnuts

By metis on October 27, 2008 8:44 PM in Doughnuts | San Francisco | Tips Dee’s Mini Organic Doughnuts makes fresh hand-dipped mini organic doughnuts in Marin County out of San Francisco. Available at Woodlands Market, 735 College Avenue, at Kent Avenue, Kentfield (415-457-8160 or woodlandsmarket.com). For more information, go to organicdoughnuts.com... read more.

Food in Oaxaca

By metis on October 3, 2008 8:38 PM in Mexican | Oaxaca | Tips A quick post to get my thoughts in order before a series of longer posts about food in Oaxaca. First of all, tlayudas are the heartbeat of Oaxaca, not mole, closely followed by tamales oaxaquenos (but only on Sundays). And... read more.

Where to Eat in San Francisco

By metis on September 29, 2008 2:50 AM in San Francisco | Tips The New York Times has some great eating tips and the readers comments are often even better. Here are some of their recommendations for San Francisco: Ferry Building Slanted Door Burma Superstar Greens and Michael Mina Their readers also recommend:... read more.

More places to eat in Mexico City

Churros at El Moro

By metis on September 29, 2008 12:36 AM in Mexican | Mexico City | Tips A great tip from Macha Mexico, I'll be visiting El Moro on my next trip to DF: If you haven’t seen a listing for El Moro, then it’s time to buy a new guidebook; this Mexico City institution can’t be... read more.

Where To Go Next in London

By metis on September 28, 2008 8:08 PM in London | Tips Jeremy Wayne from Food and Wine tells us Where To Go Next in London. His tips: Geales 2 Farmer St. 011-44-20-772-77528. Launceston Place 1A Launceston Pl. 011-44- 20-793-76912. Leon 011-44-20-743-75280. Great Queen Street 32 Great Queen St. 011-44-20-724-20622. Wild Honey... read more.

Where To Go Next in New York

By metis on September 28, 2008 8:06 PM in New York | Tips Kate Krader from Food & Wine tells us where to eat in New York at Where To Go Next in New York. Her tips: Degustation 239 E. 5th St. 212-979-1012. Stand 24 E. 12th St. 212-488-5900. Via Emilia 47 E.... read more.

Salon Conde

By metis on September 28, 2008 1:57 AM in Mexico City | Tips A Condesa tip from Food & Wine: Like many restaurants opening over the last few years in the trendy Condesa area, Salon Conde offers both Mexican and international options—shrimp tacos, filet mignon in chile pasilla sauce, chicken in red curry.... read more.

Oscar Wilde 9

By metis on September 28, 2008 1:56 AM in French | Mediterranean | Mexican | Mexico City | Tips A Mexico City tip from Food & Wine: Art-world insiders have adopted this lunch-only, six-table hangout, adorned with only a few potted plants and stuffed canaries. The food is a knockout: a Mexican, Mediterranean and French roster that changes weekly... read more.

Kefi

By metis on September 28, 2008 1:51 AM in Greek | New York | Tips Another great tip from Food & Wine, this time greek in New York: No one does Greek cuisine more beautifully than budding superstar Michael Psilakis, who also owns Anthos in Midtown and the brand-new Mia Dona (with business partner Donatella... read more.

Refuel

By metis on September 28, 2008 1:50 AM in London | Tips A tip from Food & Wine The long pewter bar at the Soho Hotel's hipster hangout is a good place for light lunches and suppers. The affordable European menu emphasizes comfort food, like John Dory with slow-roasted tomatoes, as well... read more.

World's Best Meal Deals | New York City

By metis on September 28, 2008 1:46 AM in Tips Marcus Samuelsson Chef and co-owner of Aquavit and Riingo picks his five top cheap tips in New York City: Hampton Chutney Co. Indian From $7; 68 Prince St.; 212-226-9996. Awash Ethiapion From $10; 947 Amsterdam Ave.; 212-961-1416. Hallo Berlin cart... read more.

Zhen Shanghai

By metis on September 28, 2008 1:43 AM in Chinese | Mexico City | Tips From the Food & Wine Go List 2008. A team of cooks from all over China prepares impeccable and opulent versions of mostly traditional Chinese dishes—and outstanding dim sum. Zhen Shanghai... read more.

La Barraca Valenciana

By metis on September 28, 2008 12:44 AM in Mexico City | Tips | Tortas Nicholas Gilman from Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining recommends this torta joint in Coyoacan, Mexico City. It has Spanish/Argentine influence with unusual vegetarian choices.... read more.

San Francisco Markets

By metis on June 13, 2008 7:49 PM in Markets | San Francisco | Tips A sampling of some of San Francisco's best markets from the New York Times: The Ferry Plaza Market Alemany Market Heart of the City Market Crocker Galleria Market For more details check out Tasting the Bounty of San Francisco Markets... read more.