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Post by inger on Apr 8, 2024 15:31:03 GMT -5
Hi 55 -- I've had Branzino many times. In fact one of our favorite local restaurants when we lived in Philly was named Branzino. I think it's great -- light and flaky, maybe the same general category as Halibut. Normally served whole with minimal accouterments because it doesn't need them. You probably know that it's a European fish and is a true sea bass (unlike Chilean sea bass for example.) It's very popular in Italy. My guess would be that a nice Italian restaurant would be your best bet for finding it. Thanks Pipps! I'm headed to Carmel next week for a couple days. There is a very good Italian Restaurant there, I'll keep my fingers crossed they have it. o MMM. I like caramels… |
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 8, 2024 16:35:37 GMT -5
Thanks Pipps! I'm headed to Carmel next week for a couple days. There is a very good Italian Restaurant there, I'll keep my fingers crossed they have it. o MMM. I like caramels… So did Clint Eastwood.  |
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Post by azbob643 on Apr 8, 2024 16:46:21 GMT -5
So did Clint Eastwood. Good friend of mine lived in Lake Carmel, NY...pronounced like the candy. Eventually the town wanted to upgrade its image...started pronouncing "Carmel" like Eastwood's town. |
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Post by laurenfrances on Apr 8, 2024 16:53:37 GMT -5
There was a great deal of seafood discussions in one of the game threads, I didn't want to risk being awarded Inger's wrong thread crown, so I will post my question over here. Has anyone had Branzino? It is somthing I have always wanted to try but it's been hard to find on the West Coast. It looks delicious. Hi 55 -- I've had Branzino many times. In fact one of our favorite local restaurants when we lived in Philly was named Branzino. I think it's great -- light and flaky, maybe the same general category as Halibut. Normally served whole with minimal accouterments because it doesn't need them. You probably know that it's a European fish and is a true sea bass (unlike Chilean sea bass for example.) It's very popular in Italy. My guess would be that a nice Italian restaurant would be your best bet for finding it. I attended a wedding last year. The entrée options was filet, vegetarian, chicken or branzino. So it was my opportunity to taste branzino, and it was flaky, delicate and delicious. |
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Post by laurenfrances on Apr 10, 2024 13:29:44 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in Middle Eastern food, head to Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn. Lebanese, Yemen, Syrian, Turkish etc. Don't forget to stop at Sahadi's gourmet shop, it's stock with endless Lebanese imports, as well as Middle Eastern cheeses, selections of nuts and olives, even regional Lebanese olive oils. They have barrels of spice selections to purchase. ( don't know if that is the case after Covid). On the way home, stop at Damascus Bakery and Bread. They had delicious Middle Eastern sweets (kadaif, baklava,etc) in addition to fantastic breads( like fresh pitas) meat and spinach pies are among the best sellers. In the the refrigerated section bags of laham ajeen— sort of ground lamb mini-pizzas. I haven't been there in years. I still think about the goodies I bring home from Sahadi and Damasacus Bakery.
Sahadi Importing, 187 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 624-4550. Closed Sundays.
Damascus Bakery and Bread, 195 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 625-7070.
Tripoli, 156 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 596-5800. Closed Tuesdays.
Yemen Cafe, 176 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 834-9533.
The entire area is filled with many Middle Eastern eateries.
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Post by kaybli on Apr 10, 2024 15:14:20 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in Middle Eastern food, head to Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn. Lebanese, Yemen, Syrian, Turkish etc. Don't forget to stop at Sahadi's gourmet shop, it's stock with endless Lebanese imports, as well as Middle Eastern cheeses, selections of nuts and olives, even regional Lebanese olive oils. They have barrels of spice selections to purchase. ( don't know if that is the case after Covid). On the way home, stop at Damascus Bakery and Bread. They had delicious Middle Eastern sweets (kadaif, baklava,etc) in addition to fantastic breads( like fresh pitas) meat and spinach pies are among the best sellers. In the the refrigerated section bags of laham ajeen— sort of ground lamb mini-pizzas. I haven't been there in years. I still think about the goodies I bring home from Sahadi and Damasacus Bakery. Sahadi Importing, 187 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 624-4550. Closed Sundays. Damascus Bakery and Bread, 195 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 625-7070. Tripoli, 156 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 596-5800. Closed Tuesdays. Yemen Cafe, 176 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 834-9533. The entire area is filled with many Middle Eastern eateries. Thanks for the recommendations! I had Lebanese the other day in North Brunswick, NJ but it was just okay. This sounds like it will be better. |
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Post by inger on Apr 10, 2024 15:30:20 GMT -5
Lebanese? Is that when two ladies get together? …🤓
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Post by ypaterson on Apr 10, 2024 17:28:14 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in Middle Eastern food, head to Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn. Lebanese, Yemen, Syrian, Turkish etc. Don't forget to stop at Sahadi's gourmet shop, it's stock with endless Lebanese imports, as well as Middle Eastern cheeses, selections of nuts and olives, even regional Lebanese olive oils. They have barrels of spice selections to purchase. ( don't know if that is the case after Covid). On the way home, stop at Damascus Bakery and Bread. They had delicious Middle Eastern sweets (kadaif, baklava,etc) in addition to fantastic breads( like fresh pitas) meat and spinach pies are among the best sellers. In the the refrigerated section bags of laham ajeen— sort of ground lamb mini-pizzas. I haven't been there in years. I still think about the goodies I bring home from Sahadi and Damasacus Bakery. Sahadi Importing, 187 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 624-4550. Closed Sundays. Damascus Bakery and Bread, 195 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 625-7070. Tripoli, 156 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 596-5800. Closed Tuesdays. Yemen Cafe, 176 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 834-9533. The entire area is filled with many Middle Eastern eateries. Thanks for the recommendations! I had Lebanese the other day in North Brunswick, NJ but it was just okay. This sounds like it will be better. I gotta get a plug in for Paterson, NJ !. If you want Middle East fare there great restaurants along Main Street in an area that runs from Paterson into Clifton. Some are corporate but others are very much "neighborhood" places that cover ethnic traditions from Turkey to Pakistan. There are loads of good bakeries too...some long established ones includie Nouri Brothers and Fattals. But there are smaller ones too where the prices are fair or even better. You can get lists from Yelp or TripAdvisor, but the real great finds are the small places ones run by families. |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 10, 2024 17:33:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the recommendations! I had Lebanese the other day in North Brunswick, NJ but it was just okay. This sounds like it will be better. I gotta get a plug in for Paterson, NJ !. If you want Middle East fare there great restaurants along Main Street in an area that runs from Paterson into Clifton. Some are corporate but others are very much "neighborhood" places that cover ethnic traditions from Turkey to Pakistan. There are loads of good bakeries too...some long established ones includie Nouri Brothers and Fattals. But there are smaller ones too where the prices are fair or even better. You can get lists from Yelp or TripAdvisor, but the real great finds are the small places ones run by families. Yes, I've heard about the great Middle Eastern food in Paterson/Clifton but never been. I have to try one day. |
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Post by laurenfrances on Apr 11, 2024 14:13:49 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in Middle Eastern food, head to Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn. Lebanese, Yemen, Syrian, Turkish etc. Don't forget to stop at Sahadi's gourmet shop, it's stock with endless Lebanese imports, as well as Middle Eastern cheeses, selections of nuts and olives, even regional Lebanese olive oils. They have barrels of spice selections to purchase. ( don't know if that is the case after Covid). On the way home, stop at Damascus Bakery and Bread. They had delicious Middle Eastern sweets (kadaif, baklava,etc) in addition to fantastic breads( like fresh pitas) meat and spinach pies are among the best sellers. In the the refrigerated section bags of laham ajeen— sort of ground lamb mini-pizzas. I haven't been there in years. I still think about the goodies I bring home from Sahadi and Damasacus Bakery. Sahadi Importing, 187 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 624-4550. Closed Sundays. Damascus Bakery and Bread, 195 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 625-7070. Tripoli, 156 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 596-5800. Closed Tuesdays. Yemen Cafe, 176 Atlantic Avenue; (718) 834-9533. The entire area is filled with many Middle Eastern eateries. Thanks for the recommendations! I had Lebanese the other day in North Brunswick, NJ but it was just okay. This sounds like it will be better. 5th generation runs Sahadi www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/t-magazine/sahadis-middle-eastern-new-york-grocery.html . About 75 years in existence. Originally from Lebanon, the family first established Sahadi’s in Manhattan in 1895. Wade Sahadi moved the shop to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn in 1948. Sahadi’s won the James Beard America’s Classic award in 2017. It's a family run operation. Damascus Bakery in existence since 1930. A 3rd generation bakery. Their products are sold in 50 States. Baking of traditional flatbreads – creating Lavash and Pita into Artisan wraps. Old-school Syrian bakery known for its flat breads, plus sweet & savory pastries, dips & spreads. wraps. My Lebanese coworker missed his mom's cooking. So I send him to Damascus and he's been going there with regularity, especially delights in Shawarma Sandwiches damascusbakery.com/damascus-about-us/ |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 11, 2024 15:19:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the recommendations! I had Lebanese the other day in North Brunswick, NJ but it was just okay. This sounds like it will be better. 5th generation runs Sahadi www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/t-magazine/sahadis-middle-eastern-new-york-grocery.html . About 75 years in existence. Originally from Lebanon, the family first established Sahadi’s in Manhattan in 1895. Wade Sahadi moved the shop to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn in 1948. Sahadi’s won the James Beard America’s Classic award in 2017. It's a family run operation. Damascus Bakery in existence since 1930. A 3rd generation bakery. Their products are sold in 50 States. Baking of traditional flatbreads – creating Lavash and Pita into Artisan wraps. Old-school Syrian bakery known for its flat breads, plus sweet & savory pastries, dips & spreads. wraps. My Lebanese coworker missed his mom's cooking. So I send him to Damascus and he's been going there with regularity, especially delights in Shawarma Sandwiches damascusbakery.com/damascus-about-us/Thanks for the article and the links! |
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Post by desousa on Apr 16, 2024 7:46:12 GMT -5
There's a high probability my last meal on earth will be chicken wings.
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Post by kaybli on Apr 16, 2024 7:48:53 GMT -5
There's a high probability my last meal on earth will be chicken wings. Not a bad way to go out!
Any favorite chicken wing joints in particular?
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Post by inger on Apr 16, 2024 7:54:01 GMT -5
There's a high probability my last meal on earth will be chicken wings. We like what we like. After writing about the MLB players that passed on their birthday, I’m thinking that might be a cool way to go. Just have to pick a year now and get my order in. Cake and music, then croak… None of that he would have been x years old in another week or he just past his birthday a month ago crap. He was X years old. On the dot… |
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Post by desousa on Apr 16, 2024 8:30:58 GMT -5
There's a high probability my last meal on earth will be chicken wings. Not a bad way to go out!
Any favorite chicken wing joints in particular?
Gloria and I are pet sitters, and we don't often cook in other people's homes, so we get a lot of takeout. We have a grocery store here in Burlington that makes pretty good ones. Also, a place called Wings Over Burlington that rocks. When I make my own, I like chili garlic, sweet soy and fresh lime. |
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