Email Author Robert Sietsema

Awards

• 2011 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published June 23, 2010

  "An Open Letter to Josh Ozersky"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published June 23, 2010

  "An Open Letter to Josh Ozersky"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 1, 2010

  "May We Interest You in Some Egg Fetus?"

• 2011 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 8, 2010

  "Siam I Am"

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2010 Stories by Robert Sietsema

• Where Am I Eatingr Updated: New Clue Added

  published Sep 23, 2010

  Welcome to this week's installment of Where Am I Eatingr So far, no one has guessed both the venue and the dish, but someone has come pretty close. Click below for new clue. Take a look at the dish... More >>

• Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Chinese Restaurants

  published Sep 23, 2010

  Will Chinatown's Big Wong make the cutr In July, 2009 we inaugurated the "10 Best" feature by putting up Our 10 Best Chinese Restaurants. But there have been big changes on the Chinese restaurant sce... More >>

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  Dish No. 36: Chicken Tabaka at KeBeer

  published Sep 22, 2010

  rWelcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Chicken tabaka ($11) at KeBeer (1... More >>

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  Strong Place May Be the Perfect Postmodern Bistro

  published September 22, 2010

  A decade ago, Manhattan's romantic little French bistros withered away, like lardons left too long in the frying pan. But now the institution... More >>

• Dish No. 38: Fried Calamari at Casa Calamari

  published Sep 21, 2010

  rWelcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Fried calamari ($12) at Casa Cala... More >>

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  Congressman Charles Rangel Attends Vegan Korean Temple Cuisine Event

  published Sep 21, 2010

  The congressman arrives. Embattled Congressman Charlie Rangel arrived around 6:30 last night at 275 Hudson to attend an event showcasing the vegan cuisine of Korean Buddhist monks. Attended by body g... More >>

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  Freaky Eaters: Worst Food Show on TV

  published Sep 20, 2010

  Daniel examines his raw meat options on Freaky Eaters. We now acknowledge the primacy of reality TV -- and TV in general -- to the foodie experience. Stand around the water cooler in any office on Th... More >>

• Dish No. 39: Sea Intestines at M & T Restaurant

  published Sep 20, 2010

  rWelcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Sea intestines at M & T Restauran... More >>

• Dish No. 41: French Fries With Especial Sauce at Pommes Frites

  published Sep 19, 2010

  rWelcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: French fries with especial sauce ... More >>

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  The Street Food of the 2010 San Gennaro Festival, NYC — A Visitor's Guide

  published Sep 18, 2010

  Patron saint of Naples, San Gennaro casts his eyes heavenward, in despair over the preponderance of fried food at his festival. San Gennaro (English: Saint Januarius) is the patron saint of Naples, ... More >>

• Dish No. 42: Chicken Fried Steak With Cream Gravy at Cowgirl Hall of Fame

  published Sep 17, 2010

  Welcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Chicken Fried Steak With Cream Gra... More >>

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  Our 10 Best Spots to Eat Near the 'Ground Zero Mosque' — A Restaurant Guide

  published Sep 17, 2010

  The superlative "upside-down" Sicilian slice at Majestic. Picture this: You've been demonstrating all day, either for or against the so-called Ground Zero Mosque. (Really, it's just a community cent... More >>

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  Suck on This: Medical Marijuana Lollipops

  published Sep 16, 2010

  "KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN," warns the label. When my friend Melanie came back from the Bay Area last week, she was very enthusiastic about California's medical marijuana program. I told her it sounde... More >>

• Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Spots to Eat Near the 'Ground Zero Mosque' — A Restaurant Guide

  published Sep 16, 2010

  The sidewalk in front of 45-51 Park Place is relatively quiet at the moment, but a new demonstration -- pro or con -- may break out at any moment. Our colleagues at Runnin' Scared have done a wonder... More >>

• Introducing the Chicken Mushroom

  published Sep 15, 2010

  The chicken mushroom is a polypore that can be found growing wild in the New York area. The bracket fungus known as the chicken mushroom (Laetiporus cincinnatus) is widespread in the New York area. ... More >>

• New Device Dispenses Bulk Wine in French Supermarkets

  published Sep 15, 2010

  This self-serve wine-vending machine has been installed in eight supermarkets in France. Dr. Vino reports that French supermarkets have begun selling jug-quality wine from 500- and 1,000-liter kegs, ... More >>

• Dish No. 46: Pastrami Sandwich at This Little Piggy

  published Sep 14, 2010

  rWelcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Pastrami sandwich ($9.50) at This... More >>

• Bab al Yemen Wields Daggers and Cauldrons

  published September 15, 2010

  For years, the city's limited collection of restaurants serving the food of Yemen has been confined to the corner of Court and Atlantic streets... More >>

• The Last Icy Treat of Summer: Kelvin Slush

  published Sep 14, 2010

  Somber and scientific Kelvin Slush recently parked at 22nd Street and Fifth Avenue, but today, who knowsr Over the last summer we've seen a race to develop new types of frozen treats, pursued with a... More >>

• Whole Foods Cops Out on Fork in the Road's Challenge to Stop Selling Severely Endangered Seafood Immediately

  published Sep 13, 2010

  The confusing Whole Foods "dot" identification system for seafood. In a press release that just hit our email box at Fork in the Road, Whole Foods announces the chain-wide implementation of their co... More >>

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  Lunchtime Bento Special at TKettle in the East Village

  published Sep 13, 2010

  The bento box special at TKettle is a terrific deal. A passel of off-price restaurants vie for your patronage on the westernmost block of St. Marks in the East Village. One of the best is TKettle, a... More >>

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  15 Strange, Funny, and Inscrutable Food Photos

  published Sep 13, 2010

  I'm always stumbling across weird photos of food and drink during my Web wanderings. Here are some of my favorites. Check out 15 More Strange, Funny, and Inscrutable Food... More >>

• View From Bushwick Rooftop Party, Midnight

  published Sep 12, 2010

  Queensboro Bridge on the right, Empire State Building in the center, seemingly smaller than closer buildings in Brooklyn. Photo taken on Jefferson Street.... More >>

• Dish No. 49: Chicken Tinga Huarache at Cholula Bella Deli

  published Sep 12, 2010

  rWelcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Chicken tinga huarache ($5) at Ch... More >>

• Dish No. 50: Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, and Cucumber Sandwich From Sigmund Pretzel Shop

  published Sep 11, 2010

  Welcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cu... More >>