not good), rice pilaf (fine) or baked potatoes (fine). Then they have the vegetable for the day or cole slaw. vegetables are not great unless it is summer and corn on the cob.Cole slaw is tasteless. JImmy's is a bit more upscale...

of a different color from what I ate that night, that fateful night. I braised the beans and the greens with a ton of sauteed garlic and some sausage in chicken stock and lemon juice. But the gravy was anemic: i added some corn...

Anyone know a store in NYC where I can find it?

Couscous Mix Up

WOW! I am a visiting east coaster and I’ve gotten to try some Jimmy John’s subs on my past couple of trips to MI with my Michigander girlfriend. I think the Italian Night Club with mayo is one of the best Italian subs...

Riding the M8 bus last night, I saw a sign for a new place on the south side of St. Mark’s between 1st and A called, I believe, "Dumpling Man". Any info/reports?

Dumpling Man had a special beef dumpling today, steamed with ginger and celery and a sesame flavor...decrete but there. Really were tasty but i had to wait over ten minutes when it was 3:30pm. I think they made some fresh ones...

I finally got out to Flushing last night with a friend and made a beeline for Prince St. and the Octopus Man. If you’re a fan of octopus and you’re in striking distance of this very special treat, you really should...

Another satisfied customer. And true, besides HLing’s initial reporting of liking his grilled corn, we’ve not heard much about the many other item he grills. There are surely discoveries to be made. He is the...

According to “The Hipster Handbook” the Holy Trinity of tails are: 1) The (gin) Martini 2) The Cosmopolitan (not a man's tail surely) 3) The Manhattan I love 1) and 3). 3) with Makers is my favorite. However, you did say...

I’m going to Burning Man again this year (can’t wait!), but unlike last year my camp will not be providing meals for everyone. I don’t even cook for myself at home, let alone have the equipment or know-how to...

The migas at Amaya’s Taco Village in Capital Plaza have many loyal fans. Me, I am a big fan of Taco Village for Mexican breakfast, but I always get huevos rancheros. Their made-in-house corn tortillas are a big cut above...

Send your man to the Roaring Fork for their HAPPY HR! Fantastic bargin..12 oz burgers, Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs, etc. Great place at a great value during Happy Hr. He’ll love it. Dining room is $$$

Do these form the shiny, crinkly crust on top, or the more crunchy, not-shiny crust? My man needs the shiny top to be a “real” brownie...so he says. :)

I 2nd Strip House. I dream about their Potatoes Romanoff and Creamed Corn with Pancetta just as much as I do their steak :)