July 2008
The Archives
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Chinatown, Midtown, Street Eats
Summer Cravings – NYC
Chicken Biryani from the Biryani Cart
Summer cravings are a strange thing for me. I never know what I’ll crave. Usually it’ll be something really flavorful, because when it’s so hot out, I lose my appetite and I need something strong to awaken my taste buds. Last year, all I ever wanted to eat was chicken biryani from the biryani cart on 46th Street. Delicious dark meat chicken and basmati rice flavored with chili peppers and heavy on the cardamom, what more could you ask for? Maybe some of the mango pickles they throw in… MORE »
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East Village, Small Shops
Caracas Arepa Bar – NYC
07.23.08 | Permalink | 4 Comments
La Del Gato @ Caracas Arepa Bar
This is a short post about Caracas Arepa Bar. I have a million photos that I took before I started this blog, so I’ve been going through them and picking out the memorable ones. MORE »
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Montreal, Small Shops
Dragon Beard Candy – Montreal
07.22.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments
Dragon Beard Candy
Last year my wonderful coworker, Taiwai, brought me back Dragon Beard Candy from Hong Kong. The candy is basically spun sugar rolled up and filled with crushed peanuts. It was incredibly delicate with just the right amount of sweetness. I did some research afterwards and read online that they sell them at Dynasty in Chinatown. Of course when I went there, there was none to be found. Mission failed, I assumed I was not destined to have any more Dragon Beard Candy. That is until I made a little discovery in Montreal…. MORE »
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Montreal, Restaurants
Le P’tit Plateau – Montreal
Foie Gras @ Le P’tit Plateau
A month ago, my friend Miguel suggested we go to Montreal for a 3-day weekend. Since I’m always up for a trip where I know there will be good food, I agreed immediately. In the next few days, I convinced David and Sue, and on Friday, after work, the four of us were off on a road trip to Montreal. MORE »
