Two things.....first, clearly I'm saving this as a guide for my next visit to NYC....so many favorite spots (and don't forget the Old Town 45 E. 18th which is my favorite bar in the City)....second, clearly I'm going to have to clear my Saturday calendar to follow all the links in this piece.....every recommendation a gem! Thanks, kids!
Ah me lad...what a fine blog this one is; in the 70"s I worked on CLEARWATER and we would dock at SSS on the East River and the haunts you mention were mine also--along with Sloppy Louie's (see the great profile Joseph Mitchell did in the New Yorker) Sweets and Carmine's on the waterfront. Fresh oysters and fish (for pan or stew), on the wood burning Home Clarion in the ship's galley, from Fulton Market, fish mongers loved our braless cooks and gave them what they had (of course fish didn't cost a king's ransom then). There were still a couple of ship chandleries downtown then with wonderful Drew caulking mallets and irons....aye now, don't we miss much.
I didn’t wake up today thinking it might be a good weekend for a stop at a Panda Express, but here I am.
Regarding the hot dog, we all have our favorites. I think it would be fun to get a panel of 10+ diverse people to sample regional dogs from across the country. There are many smaller purveyors out there that don’t get the limelight, but have been putting out product for decades.
My favorite, Smith Provisions in Erie PA is very lesser know, but their dog is my go-to. Most other products are bland. I want a dog with flavors that are going to blend with toppings and are not just a vehicle for topping consumption.
Also, Smiths precooked dogs cold out of the fridge are actually tasty on certain days.
Some foods taste good and different served hot vs cold.
Order the 2 dinner entrée Kung Pao and the Teriyaki, do 1/2 green vegetable and noodles. Then mix it all up in your container. It just blows that hot tea isn't on the menu.
Terrific throughout! You hit the SoHo and beyond spots I've always gone to. Give Fanelli's another try. I do miss the days when lazy Saturday afternoons could be spent without the crush. Maybe a Thursday or Friday?
As always, gold, if not platinum. Facing a property casualty that we have to fix (not the super we long for years after after leaving NYC), your newsletter was just the tonic we needed! Boy do those oysters and the "flinty chablis" look incredible! Also looking forward to signing up for Netflix and watching Martha Mitchell.
I am inspired to make coconut curry and eat Panda Express! Great pics of the Haughtwout Building, and a delicious rabbit hole of history. As someone mentioned I need to start clearing a day to pursue all the enticing links you provide. Yours is my most eagerly anticipated newsletter. Thank to you and Ann for all the bits and bobs.
Thanks for Ann’s chicken recipe. Had leftover roasted chicken from last night’s supper. Had most of the other ingredients. Quick and easy. Soup was great!
what a pleasure reading the MacDougal Street blog post, such a walk down memory lane! a trip back east is long over due, havent visited since covid and not ready for air travel yet. it is comforting that some of my favorite establishments survived the pandemic and continue to keep their restaurants as good and the same as ever. very fond memories of our old haunt the original Minetta tavern and Ear Inn is a must every time i am in the city. my go to for over 30 years is The Odeon, lower Manhattan is simply the best.
Thank you so much for continuing to put out the newsletter! Having written a blog for 4 years, I know the commitment and energy it requires. Your newsletter fills my to-do list!!
Two things.....first, clearly I'm saving this as a guide for my next visit to NYC....so many favorite spots (and don't forget the Old Town 45 E. 18th which is my favorite bar in the City)....second, clearly I'm going to have to clear my Saturday calendar to follow all the links in this piece.....every recommendation a gem! Thanks, kids!
Ah me lad...what a fine blog this one is; in the 70"s I worked on CLEARWATER and we would dock at SSS on the East River and the haunts you mention were mine also--along with Sloppy Louie's (see the great profile Joseph Mitchell did in the New Yorker) Sweets and Carmine's on the waterfront. Fresh oysters and fish (for pan or stew), on the wood burning Home Clarion in the ship's galley, from Fulton Market, fish mongers loved our braless cooks and gave them what they had (of course fish didn't cost a king's ransom then). There were still a couple of ship chandleries downtown then with wonderful Drew caulking mallets and irons....aye now, don't we miss much.
I didn’t wake up today thinking it might be a good weekend for a stop at a Panda Express, but here I am.
Regarding the hot dog, we all have our favorites. I think it would be fun to get a panel of 10+ diverse people to sample regional dogs from across the country. There are many smaller purveyors out there that don’t get the limelight, but have been putting out product for decades.
My favorite, Smith Provisions in Erie PA is very lesser know, but their dog is my go-to. Most other products are bland. I want a dog with flavors that are going to blend with toppings and are not just a vehicle for topping consumption.
Also, Smiths precooked dogs cold out of the fridge are actually tasty on certain days.
Some foods taste good and different served hot vs cold.
Happy Saturday
Looks like she used our large multi-function pan - and it was a really good recipe - thanks Ann
Panda Express.
Order the 2 dinner entrée Kung Pao and the Teriyaki, do 1/2 green vegetable and noodles. Then mix it all up in your container. It just blows that hot tea isn't on the menu.
Terrific throughout! You hit the SoHo and beyond spots I've always gone to. Give Fanelli's another try. I do miss the days when lazy Saturday afternoons could be spent without the crush. Maybe a Thursday or Friday?
As always, gold, if not platinum. Facing a property casualty that we have to fix (not the super we long for years after after leaving NYC), your newsletter was just the tonic we needed! Boy do those oysters and the "flinty chablis" look incredible! Also looking forward to signing up for Netflix and watching Martha Mitchell.
I am inspired to make coconut curry and eat Panda Express! Great pics of the Haughtwout Building, and a delicious rabbit hole of history. As someone mentioned I need to start clearing a day to pursue all the enticing links you provide. Yours is my most eagerly anticipated newsletter. Thank to you and Ann for all the bits and bobs.
Thanks for Ann’s chicken recipe. Had leftover roasted chicken from last night’s supper. Had most of the other ingredients. Quick and easy. Soup was great!
what a pleasure reading the MacDougal Street blog post, such a walk down memory lane! a trip back east is long over due, havent visited since covid and not ready for air travel yet. it is comforting that some of my favorite establishments survived the pandemic and continue to keep their restaurants as good and the same as ever. very fond memories of our old haunt the original Minetta tavern and Ear Inn is a must every time i am in the city. my go to for over 30 years is The Odeon, lower Manhattan is simply the best.
Thank you so much for continuing to put out the newsletter! Having written a blog for 4 years, I know the commitment and energy it requires. Your newsletter fills my to-do list!!
Love your news... thank Ann for her input. So much information on all fronts. Many thanks. Jane