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Main Dish Recipes

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Make Marc Murphy's Pork Loin-Stuffed Suckling Pig

    The McKittrick Hotel, the former home of performance art production Sleep No More, will play home to a new dramatic on June 3rd. Hosted by Underground Eats, this spectacle will be an homage to the 1939 World's Fair, "theatricality to the tune of a Dali-inspired madhouse." Chef Marc Murphy has been ... More >>

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    May 21, 2012

    F. Scott Fitzgerald's Impossible Turkey Cocktail

    For weary food writers already thinking about how to tackle their annual Thanksgiving stories, Fitzgerald's list of 13 ridiculous ways to use leftover turkey will be especially dark and hilarious: 1. Turkey Cocktail: To one large turkey add one gallon of vermouth and a demijohn of angostura bitters ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    Recipe: Oaxacan-Style Tamales from Almond

    Today we bring to you a recipe from Almond, an American bistro in the Flatiron district. One of the restaurant's bussers named Antony actually acquired the recipe from his grandmother who comes from Tulcingo del Valle, Puebla. She made these tamales at her neighborhood and church gatherings. The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    Recipe: Mango Glazed Salmon from Havana Central

    Havana Central's executive chef Stanley Licairac shares with us his recipe for mango glazed salmon. The restaurant features Cuban-inspired fare and has three locations throughout the city. Here's the recipe.

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Kansas City's Oddball Burgers, and Why They're So Good

    The burger at Winstead's (rather grandly called a "steakburger"), celebrated by Calvin Trillin in American Fried As burgers have become a mainstay of New York City bistros, bars, and snack shops, area chefs have come to define them in a restricted way: the patty must be thick and juicy and made wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Yuji Ramen's Seafood Mazemen Ramen

    Yuji Ramen, a pop-up noodle shop nestled in a back corner of Williamsburg's Kinfolk Studios, will most likely become your favorite ramen joint come summer. Its specialty dishes feature a style of brothless ramen called mazemen, which is catching on in Tokyo but is still uncommon here. In Yuji Ramen' ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 11, 2012

    Zero Otto Nove: Rabbit, Run!

    A Salerno-style spot does both Belmont and the Flatiron district

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Brooklyn Wok Shop: 5 Best Things To Eat There [Updated With the 5 Worst]

    Roast pork over rice with bok choy and a fried egg This week Counter Culture slides into Brooklyn Wok Shop, where a mainly Cantonese menu is offered at an elevated price in a room decorated with soup bowls. The review isn't too kind to the spot, but nevertheless several good dishes are identified. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Year of the Takeout Day 80: (Renew) New Hardee

    Chicken with Mushrooms from (Renew) New Hardee (130 Wilson Avenue, Bushwick, 718-417-9344)

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    Make Bistro Truck's Moroccan Chicken Almond Pastilla

    If any country understands the appeal of combining sweet and savory , it's Morocco. They flavor their roasted meats with cinnamon and wash them down with sweet mint tea. A contender for Morocco's national dish, pastilla combines sweet and savory like none other. Traditionally made with squab, the he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    5 Unexpected Dishes to Try at North End Grill

    For this week's review, I headed down to Battery Park City to check out North End Grill, one of three eateries Danny Meyer has erected in the neighborhood in the past year. Floyd Cardoz, formerly the chef at Tabla, is running the kitchen, dishing up a menu of American classics, many of which have un ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Make Harold Dieterle's Miang of Peekytoe Crab

    ​Harold Dieterle, the Season 1 winner of Top Chef and owner of two successful New York restaurants with a third on the way, is a badass chef. His first venture, Perilla, is a Greenwich Village stalwart that's been dishing out duck meatballs for years. At nearby Kin Shop, he's doing Thai food with ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 29, 2012

    Sao Mai and Xe May Sandwich Shop: Finally, Your Banh Mi Tacos

    The East Village gets two new Vietnamese spots

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Diner Slang and Lunch Counter Lingo: The Answers

    Yesterday, Fork in the Road put up a quiz, asking you to match up expressions that represented hash house lingo of the 19th century, and diner slang of the 20th, with the names of the dishes that engendered them. Now here are the match-ups.

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    Diner Slang and Lunch Counter Lingo: A Quiz

    Invented dialect spoken here... New York City is famous for several schools of what might be called waiter's lingo, or lunch counter slang. In the 19th century hash houses of the city - where a nickel bought a full meal that often included a plate of beans - a steak might be called "slaughter in t ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 22, 2012

    Caffè Storico: The Museum of Fine Dining

    Venice lends some savor to the New-York Historical Society

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2012

    Year of the Takeout: Day 13

    OMG. ​Mushroom Egg Foo Young and Roast Pork with Pepper and Tomato from New Kam Lai (708 Amsterdam Avenue, 212-749-8990)

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2012

    Make Chef Matthew Tropeano's Split Pea Soup

    More, peas! ​Split pea soup -- a splendid mix of sweet, plump, vegetal bobbles with savory pork -- has been consumed since at least ancient Athens. The recipe remains beloved by many to this day, as it easily adapts to regional palates and the tastes of a particular era. Chef Matthew Tropeano ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2011

    Bigoli's Agnolotti Are Little Pockets of Veal-y Delight

    Earlier this winter, Alessandro Stratta, a chef who's had a good amount of success in Las Vegas, opened Bigoli (140 West 13th Street, 212-647-1001), his first New York City restaurant, located in the brownstone formerly occupied by Gonzo. The food at Bigoli is more casual than what Stratta was doing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    Don't Try This At Home: 5 Grossest Holiday Recipes

    Jeff Tidwell / FlickrShe may be pretty funny, but her cheeseball recipe is not.​So it seems that this extended holiday weekend has, finally, wound down. And between all of those holiday meals, you must be exhausted from cooking. So don't worry. These are some recipes that won't make you want to bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Make Chef Yuhi Fujinaga's Wild Mushroom Croquetas

    Yuhi Fujinaga​Filled with savory ham, chicken, beef, veal, or vegetables -- and often made creamy with a healthy helping of bechamel -- croquetas have long been a popular plate, whether served on the Iberian peninsula or as far away as Indonesia. At Bar Basque (839 6th Avenue), Chef Yuhi Fuj ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Make Rocco DiSpirito's Chicken Noodle Soup

    Laine Doss​Chef Rocco DiSpirito's new food truck, called "Now Eat This" after his series of recipe books, has recently started serving New Yorkers nutritious comfort food. DiSpirito says his way of prepping favorites such as meatballs, enchiladas, jambalaya, and brownies shows that good-for-yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    Our 10 Best Upper East Side Restaurants

    When you think of hot neighborhoods for dining, the Upper East Side probably isn't the first to come to mind. In fact, it's probably toward the bottom of your mental list. But a crop of new eateries over the past couple of years has resulted in some new -- not to mention exciting -- culinary blood. ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 30, 2011

    The Indian Clove Plays Its Drums of Heaven

    South Asian fare from many regions wows Staten Island

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Make PizzArte's Pasta alla Genovese, Like Chef Pasquale Cozzolino

    What better way to recover from the caloriefest that was Thanksgiving than with a hearty bowl of pasta? (OK, there are probably plenty of better ways, but why not keep the carboloading going just a little bit longer?) Chef Pasquale Cozzolino of PizzArte shares the recipe for his Pasta alla Genovese. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    The Real Thanksgiving: The 10 Best Native American Harvest Dishes

    In 1620, a group of religious extremists set sail from Plymouth, England, on a ship called the Mayflower. The pilgrims basically wanted to set up a theocracy in the New World, and found a couple of British investors to foot the bill. So off they went, hoping that their slice of paradise -- pretty mu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Make Dickson's Farmstand Meats' Sage Sausage Stuffing, Like Chef David Schuttenberg

    Stuff this.​They say the turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but anyone who knows anything knows it's the stuffing that gets everyone's motor running. Send your guests into overdrive this year with this Sage Sausage Stuffing recipe from Dickson's Farmstand Meats chef David Schuttenberg. "Grow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Make Bread & Tulips's Lamb Burger

    Lamb for lunch.​Bread & Tulips opened this summer and recently launched lunch service, including the $25 "Perfect Lunch," which includes a glass of wine, salad and choice of pizza. It's a good deal, but owner Riccardo Dardha can't help but push his burger when asked. It comes with grilled onio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2011

    Now in Chinatown Markets: Butterfish and Purple Yams

    ​Look for fish with bright eyes and glinting silvery sides. If you're a pescatarian locavore, you're probably already familiar with butterfish. Not to be confused with escolar -- which is also sometimes evasively called butterfish, or white tuna -- the true butterfish are completely wholeso ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 19, 2011

    Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Some Cheddar in Your Martini?

    The curd-ish people get a homeland in the Flatiron district

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    It's Columbus Day: Italian Up Your Prawns, Like Chef Aaron Fitterman at Eighty Four on Seventh

    Eighty Four on Seventh recently announced a new dinner menu and launched its first bar menu. Chef Aaron Fitterman shares a recipe from the appetizer section this Columbus Day. Pancetta-Wrapped Blue Prawns offer a little Italian twist on this classic starter. "This simple appetizer showcases the lux ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    South Carolina Barbecue: A Few Thoughts

    Like the sign says, Dukes Bar-B-Q in Walterboro, South Carolina. The pig on the front lawn isn't real, but the people are. In two trips to South Carolina in the last decade, I've spent much of my time crisscrossing the state and looking at the barbecue there. Yes, sometimes just looking at it.

  • Dining

    September 28, 2011

    Ellabess Is Better Than Room Service, But . . .

    Nolita gets a hotel restaurant with promise—and problems

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban on Oktoberfest, Austrian Food, and Tag-Teaming in the Kitchen

    Photo courtesy Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban Time to drink some beer, ja!​We've got beer on the brain, and not just because Brooklyn Pour is coming up. No, we're getting excited for Oktoberfest, which begins this coming Saturday and which will last through early October. In the sausage-a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    M. Wells' Baked Eggs in Tomato Stew Taste Better Than Controversy

    Rebecca Marx​ Although Alan Richman's account of his horrendous experience at M. Wells has left a sour taste in our mouth, we're still able to savor the memory of the baked eggs in tomato stew we ate there last week.

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Our 10 Best Vietnamese Restaurants

    Lauren ShockeyBun cha Ha Noi at Pho Bang​Alas, New York City isn't one of the great Vietnamese culinary capitals of the world. Which is too bad, because at least in our minds, Vietnamese cuisine is one of the best on the globe. But you can still find some decent Viet grub. You just have to ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 6, 2011

    The Dutch Takes an American Road Trip in SoHo

    Andrew Carmellini lets you visit Mt. Rabbit Pot Pie

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    For Memorial Day, Grilling Tips From People Who Know a Thing or Two About Meat

    andrewmalone/FlickrLet the games begin.​Memorial Day weekend is finally almost upon us, which means that America gets to use patriotism as an excuse to grill vast quantities of animal parts. As this signals the official start of the grilling season, we figured it would be a good time to ask so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Make Bell Book & Candle's Patty Melt Burger, Like Chef-Owner John Mooney

    Bell Book & Candle's Patty Melt Burger​With Memorial Day so near, we were hoping to break out the grill sooner than later. But with such a relentlessly rain-filled forecast, we might have to settle for flipping the season's first burger in a pan instead. Whatever the weather, why not lay your ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Make Scarpetta's Black Cod with Caramelized Fennel and Concentrated Tomatoes, Like Scott Conant

    Scarpetta's Black Cod with Caramelized Fennel and Concentrated Tomatoes​Scott Conant's Scarpetta just celebrated its third anniversary with a special menu that ran all last week. In case you missed it, the chef shares the recipe for his signature Black Cod with Caramelized Fennel and Concentra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Our 10 Best NYC Restaurants For Pre-Theater Prix-Fixe

    Lauren ShockeyBright lights, big city. But where to eat?​The Village Voice's Obie Awards are on Monday, celebrating the best Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theater. So what better time to take in a variety of shows and performances? Yet the Theater District can be confusing culinary wate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Make Marc Forgione's BBQ Baked Oysters (And Eat Them Outside!)

    Marc Forgione's BBQ Baked Oysters​Spring is in full swing, which at Marc Forgione, means that it's time to head back outdoors. The porch has opened just in time for the spring menu to launch. Of course, the chef's signature BBQ Baked Oysters are always available, but they're especially great t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Mom Knows Best! NYC Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Recipes Learned From Mom

    ​ Simply put, Mom is the original badass in the kitchen. Who slaved over the stove nightly to get dinner on the table? Mom. Who packed daily lunches for you picky eaters every day in the seventh grade? Mom. Who makes the best chicken soup around? Mom. Moms everywhere deserve a toast, bu ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 27, 2011

    La Silhouette Jumps in la Time Machine

    A West '50s restaurant dials it back a few decades

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Battle of the Dishes: Kennedy Fried Chicken vs. Crown Fried Chicken

    Victoria BekiempisFinger- (and thumb-)licking good?​ Welcome to this week's battle, where two fried-chicken chains -- Kennedy Fried Chicken and Crown Fried Chicken -- give New York the bird. In a good way. First a little history ...

  • Dining

    April 13, 2011

    Mable's Smokehouse—We Meat Again

    Williamsburg gets itself another good barbecue joint

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Make Guillaume Thivet's Salt Cod Fritters with Caper Aioli, from Cadaqués

    Michael TulipanCadaqués's Croquetas de Bacalao​If you've been meaning to check out the new Williamsburg tapas bar, Cadaqués (188 Grand Street, Brooklyn, 718-218-7776), now's the time. The restaurant will be donating 30 percent of all sales during its monthly paella night tomorrow, March 29, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Make A Razor, A Shiny Knife's Pernod Absinthe Roasted Duck by Daniel Castaño

    Pernod Absinthe Roasted Duck​Ever since the Green Fairy was re-legalized in 2007, absinthe cocktails have started cropping up everywhere. But the spirit is not just for imbibing. Cooking with absinthe can add kick to your food and is sure to drive your tastebuds absolutely mad (with delight). ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 9, 2011
  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Where Was I Eating? Nom Wah Tea Parlor (Plus the Inside Scoop on the New Menu!)

    Lauren ShockeyPan Fried Noodles with Superior Sauce​Maybe the red and white checkered tablecloths gave it all away. The pictured dish of pan-fried noodles with superior sauce was, indeed, from Nom Wah Tea Parlor at 13 Doyers Street (212-962-6047), which Amprost guessed correctly. Congratula ... More >>

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