Two Deals on Fresh Seafood in the West Village
I already liked Fish on Bleecker Street for its “Red White and Blue” deal — so named because, well, I don’t know. But my American dream definitely involves a half-dozen Blue Point oysters and a glass of beer or wine for $8 any day and time I want it. (Added bonus: the homemade creamy ginger soy sauce that’s served with the oysters.)
But their new lobster deal sounded too good to be true when I stopped by for my bivalve fix last week: a fresh, steamed pound-and-a-halfer — with all claws, legs and toes accounted for — and two side dishes for $24. After watching several tables around me break into what I will affectionately call the Seabug Special among friends, I had to do it. I know lobster, and that was good lobster. Continue reading Two Deals on Fresh Seafood in the West Village
By Thrifty Gourmet on April 19, 2009 | 0
A Graceful and Budget-Friendly Douro
Portuguese wines are starting to become rather popular in the US. Nonetheless, there still remain lots of great Portuguese wines that don’t make it to the other side of the Atlantic. If there is one region that most non-wine aficionados have ever heard of, it is undoubtedly Douro — the northern Portuguese region that is home to Portugal’s most famous wine, Port wine. Though Douro is primarily associated with the production of Port wine, the region produces just as much non-fortified wine. Continue reading A Graceful and Budget-Friendly Douro
By Thrifty Gourmet on April 17, 2009 | 0
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Atlanta
If you find yourself in Atlanta, Georgia with a craving to try some great southern BBQ, Fat Matt’s Rib Shack is not to be missed. The restaurant serves tender ribs dripping with barbeque sauce that can be pulled straight off the bone and sandwiched between slices of white bread or licked off your fingers alone.
A full slab brings twelve thick ribs, more than enough for two hungry people, but you also have the option to order half a slab. Other items on the menu that regulars rave about are the chicken and chopped pork. Sides include potato salad (creamy, crunchy, just tart enough), “rum” baked beans, and the southern specialty, Brunswick Stew. Continue reading Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Atlanta
By Thrifty Gourmet on April 16, 2009 | 1
Happy Hour at Tacos Nuevo Mexico
A good friend of mine recently introduced me to what has become our new favorite ritual — happy hour margaritas and tacos. Finding a decent margarita isn’t too hard, but a place that serves two-for-one margaritas everyday from 3 until 6 p.m. can’t be found everywhere. Add the amazing tacos from Tacos Nuevo Mexico in Park Slope, and you have one of the best, and cheapest happy hours around. Continue reading Happy Hour at Tacos Nuevo Mexico
By Thrifty Gourmet on April 15, 2009 | 1
Summer Food Festivals for a European Vacation
Foodies planning a vacation in Great Britain this summer should check out the Taste Festivals in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Hundreds of exhibitors appear at these outdoor events (fingers crossed the British weather’s feeling kind) and you can rub shoulders with Michelin-starred chefs, winemakers, organic farmers, micro-brewers, chocolatiers and cookware vendors, among others. Continue reading Summer Food Festivals for a European Vacation
By Thrifty Gourmet on April 14, 2009 | 1
