Truly adventurous coffee explorations are still rare birds even in a food city like ours, but next week will see another brave stab at the intriguing intersections between coffee and fine dining.
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Editor's note: In "Apps Only," Ben Fishner will be eating his way through New York's appetizer, bar, and lounge menus as your guide to fine dining on a budget. He blogs at Ben Cooks Everything. White anchovy bruschetta. [Photos:...
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Roasted red pepper and mozzarella is a classic sandwich combo, but the
Piquillo Pepper sandwich from
Craftbar ($10) is a bit more exciting—its tender flesh is just a bit spicier than a bell pepper, and though the peppers themselves are skinless, the sandwich picks up a great smoky flavor from charred onions.
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Beef tongue. [Photos: Chichi Wang] Always on the lookout for offal-loving chefs, I dropped by Craftbar last week to try the Charcuterie and other nose-to-tail dishes of Chef de Cuisine Lauren Hirschberg. The tongue was tender, the head was...
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Irish or not, serious eaters need serious corned beef on St. Patty's Day. We've scoured the city for restaurants, delis, and butchers that are pickling and braising beef themselves. This is the serious beef you need.
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In conducting some serious sandwich research over the last few weeks, I have uncovered a few gems at "real" restaurants like Txikito, Gramercy Tavern, and Craftbar, not just takeout kiosks.
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