Has anyone used the special "Black Salt" that comes from Pakistan? http://www.spicesetc.com/pages/blackseasalt Does it really add something more to a dish than Kosher or Sea Salt? TT (11 replies, last updated by TexasToast September 26, 2006)

I can attest to Shelly’s comment about the clams...I have Black Salt's clams on Wednesday night and Kinkead’s on Thursday - Black Salt definitely wins. Also agree that ordering a bunch of the little dishes is awesome... (5 replies, last updated by Marty L. May 2, 2006)

Last time I went on a spice run to Jackson Hts I picked up some black salt. Not sure what to do with it. Is it really salt? What’s the usual way to use it? (3 replies, last updated by lucia December 1, 2001)

I purchased some really fresh skate at Black Salt yesterday. I hadn’t cooked skate before, and it sort of fell apart in my pan (I suppose I should use nonstick); and there appears to be a fairly narrow window between... (5 replies, last updated by flavrmeistr February 16, 2005)

Right now, Black Salt's the better bet. (1 reply, last updated by aburkavage July 8, 2008)

Both good-do not have a preference for entrees-but BlackSalt for dessert may be the deciding factor! I recommend their peanutbutter chocolate crunch cake=) (2 replies, last updated by chicken kabob July 8, 2008)

My husband and I are going early Saturday evening for a special occasion dinner. What are your thoughts on the regular menu vs the tasting menu? Do we have to decide ahead of time and sit in a special room for the tasting menu?... (1 reply, last updated by Ziv August 2, 2008)

I’ve never been to Black Salt. I don’t think it takes reservations. Any idea whether 6pm on Saturday or Sunday will be a horrible wait? Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by Dakota Guy May 25, 2007)

This is a question for Howler, BombayBeauty, JFores et al. A while ago you were discussing mango and black salt. Well, I was rooting around in one of the supermarkets in Brick Lane and found black salt, various types of dried mango (3 replies, last updated by bombaybeauty November 26, 2007)

Black Salt’s tasting room opened two+ weeks ago with little fanfare. By increasing the seating of the restaurant almost 50% with no increase in kitchen size has been challenging so far, I am told. We tried it last night. If you... (4 replies, last updated by Dakota Guy November 2, 2007)

My husband and I had an absolutely delicious, pleasant lunch at Black Salt today. We started with nice, warm French bread served with olive oil combined with minced olives. Yum... Then, we each had the Pan Bagnat sandwich –... (0 replies, last updated by foodiejudy April 1, 2005)

I’m going Sat. night as a belated Christmas gift. Can’t wait — have been wanting to go for ages. "Black Salt Recently" was going to be MY posted question! I see you got no responses. How was your dinner there in... (6 replies, last updated by Pool Boy June 25, 2007)

The link below will, if all goes well, yield some photos from Joe’s Blowout dinner at Black Salt last Tuesday night. The dishes have been discussed elsewhere, so I’ll only add it was a great evening, and that the... (0 replies, last updated by johnb February 18, 2005)

My husband and I are finally getting a night out without the babies this Saturday night. We are too late for reservations at Black Salt, but could brave the crowds and try to get a walk-in table or seats at the bar.... (4 replies, last updated by Kenai February 16, 2005)

Well, after much anticipation, the hubby and I went to Black Salt on Saturday night. We really enjoyed it. Quentin, our server, was quite a character. Hubby likes scotch, so he asked Quentin whether he happened to be a scotch... (0 replies, last updated by foodie in lawyer's clothing February 28, 2005)