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Best relaxing cafe in SoHo, NoHo, Nolita?
I think that place is awful and overpriced. If you want an outstanding capuccino – than Joe’s corner inside the Alessi store on Greene St. is absolutely unbeatable. It’s not a very relaxing place to sit though,...
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Tampa - bakeries, farmers' markets, etc.?
try alessis bakery, you can find them at www.alessibakeries.com , also if you want the best cuban bread, try mauricio faedos on florida ave. they even have the “hot bread now” sign. if you can get a hot loaf, you will...
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Sorry- another caper question
Alessi bottles capers in white balsamic, and they’re DYNAMITE—if you can find them.
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323 and 310 A/C restaurant changes
Hey, since you seem to know all about new openings, what’s going in the old Alessi space at Melrose and Highland? And when? It’s been empty for so long!
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dumb question about whistling kettle
Sometimes a kettle won’t sing if the lid isn’t on tightly. I tend to fill mine (Alessi) through the spout then pop the whistle in. But it’s true, if it’s fairly full and on a high heat it has a better...
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Mario Batali/Silverton Restaurant coming to LA
I overheard that he will open on highland and melrose. the alessi ristorante
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Good eats around Sunset & HIghland?
's, Ammo, Alessi... Any other suggestions? I’ll take PHO, good Korean, etc too... Thanks chowhounds! I know you’ll come through for me!
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Melrose-ish area dining that won't break the bank
Just had pizza at Alessi at the corner of Melrose and Highland last night. Good thin-crust pizza, each about $10-15, would feed 1 or 2. The entrance to the pizzeria is on Highland.
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Cannoli
a craving for cannoli and purchased Alessi shells at the local supermarket. My filling was merely a combination of some local artisan sheep’s milk ricotta, super fine sugar and a touch of vanilla . The key for this was the...
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Trader Joe Faves?
I don’t like their white balsamic. It’s a little to raw and harsh for my tastes. Tr y Alessi brand. I can only find it at cost plus/world market. It’s much more versatile and has a wonderful wine-like quality...
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pepper mill rec?
I was given an Alessi pepper mill that I love. I have been using it for 5 years now. Always sparks conversation. http://www.alessi.com/en/2/3357/oil-cruets-condiment-sets/aam04-b-anna-pepper-pepper-mill
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Chocolates in Dallas
Neuhaus on Preston and Royal. Right smack in the middle of Dallas. Great European chocolate without all the frills. It is attached to a cafe and a Alessi shop. Noka is all about VERY expensive presentation/packaging housed in a...
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Best Custard Cannoli in Tampa?
The best cannoli I’ve had in Tampa is at Housewife Bakery , located at Sligh/Armenia. Their cannoli is by far the best I’ve tasted in the area (better than C&P, Alessi, or any other), but I’m pretty sure they...
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Your favorite ready made pasta sauce?
Alessi smooth marinara. Here’s the ingredients list- Sicilian Pear-Shaped Tomatoes, Alessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Alessi Sea Salt, Basil. (though they leave out the giant bay leaf we seem to end up fishing...
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Family-style Italian?
I don’t know if the location works but Alessi at the corner of Melrose & Highland is a good choice. They have almost everything family style and the food is better than C&O. Very reasonable prices.
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