Category Archives: Outside DC

Rules for eating in Chilean restaurants

Posted on 2008/08/24 by .

1. Order the avocado (“palta,” not “aguacate“) whenever you can. 2. Order crab, in any manifestation possible, whenever you can. There is nothing you should prefer over the crab. 3. Scallops are next in the hierarchy. The sea urchin is … Continue reading →

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Franny’s in Brooklyn and Gala Manor in Flushing, NY

Posted on 2008/07/06 by .

Franny’s on Flatbush Avenue was possibly the best pizza I’ve had in the U.S., Gala Manor in Flushing was definitely the best dim sum I’ve eaten in this country. Franny’s, web site, 295 Flatbush Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, 718-230-0221 … Continue reading →

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The best beef in the world?

Posted on 2008/06/01 by .

There is a new winner and yes it is Kobe Beef in Kobe, Japan. It lives up to the hype, if you are in Kobe just try any of the better beef establishments in town. My personal list now reads … Continue reading →

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Chinese food near LaGuardia, NYC

Posted on 2008/03/20 by .

If you ever fly in or out of LaGuardia, you’ve probably grown to dread the experience; a delay of “only” 60-90 minutes is better than average. But I’ve discovered a new method for enjoying a LaGuardia visit. It’s simple: I … Continue reading →

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Honduran thoughts

Posted on 2007/12/03 by .

The best food is cooked in people’s homes, sold on the highways, or on the beach. I recommend grilled corn on the cob with chile and lime, baleadas, which are fresh corn tortillas stuffed with beans and sometimes cheese or … Continue reading →

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Bar Shu and Hot Stuff – London

Posted on 2007/05/09 by .

Visit London every year. Bar Shu, web site, 28 Frith Street, London, near Leicester Square, is the best Sichuan food I have had. The “Exploded Pork Kidneys” are especially fine, as are the green beans. Also noteworthy is Hot Stuff, … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Heaven is in Lockhart, Texas

Posted on 2007/03/22 by .

Smitty’s Market, web site, 208 South Commerce, Lockhart, TX, 512-398-9344 [Marginal Revolution | Yahoo | Austin Chronicle | emerils.com] Check out the photos. My vote goes to Smitty’s, in Lockhart, Texas. Lexington Barbecue wins “most overrated.” Thanks to Arnold Kling … Continue reading →

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Sanur – NYC

Posted on 2006/05/09 by .

Sanur Restaurant, 18 Doyers Street, Chinatown, New York, NY, 212-267-0088/0976 [A Guy In New York | MenuPages | Citysearch] The food was great. My favorite dish was the greens (Ok-Choy) perhaps but everything was a cut above other Malaysian places … Continue reading →

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Cassatt’s, A Kiwi Cafe

Posted on 2006/05/04 by .

Cassatt’s, A Kiwi Cafe, web site, 4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, in the strip mall with Arrowine and Crisp & Juicy, 703-527-3330 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo (scroll down) | openlist | Yelp | Gayot] The … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Shanghai – NYC

Posted on 2006/05/04 by .

Joe’s Shanghai, 13621 37th Avenue, Flushing, Queens, NY, 718-539-3838 [A Guy In New York | NYT | NY Mag | Village Voice | openlist | Gayot | Yelp | Citysearch] Superb, especially the crab and pork dumplings…one of the best … Continue reading →

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