There's probably nothing duller than steamed cauliflower—which is why cauliflower in just about any other form gets us so excited. Roasted or fried, it turns crisp-tender with irresistible nutty brown bits. Blended with cream or butter, it becomes rich and silken, a decadent soup or purée. And that's just scratching the surface. We've had excellent cauliflower dishes in New York from chefs of all culinary persuasions. Here are ten of our favorites.
What's your favorite cauliflower preparation?
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Sure, we'd be happy eating heirloom tomatoes with nothing but a sprinkle of salt or a slather of mayo this time of year. But how are New York's chefs celebrating tomato season? Here are some of our favorite tomato dishes across the city right now. Get 'em while they're here!
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While smoked fish is a pretty standard breakfast offering in New York, the open-faced
smoked trout ($15) sandwich at
Joseph Leonard is different enough to be interesting: with the cream cheese are firm flakes of fish, incredibly fresh-tasting horseradish, and chopped hard boiled egg, along with capers and red onion.
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Make no bones about it, I'm a spuds man. A properly cooked potato—fried, mashed, hashed, souffled, baked, chipped, a pizza topping—is a beautiful thing any time of day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. New York's chefs are quite accommodating when it comes to indulging my predilection for potatoes. Herewith, some of my favorite places to get my potato fix.
What are your favorite spots for potatoes in the city?
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We love pancakes and scrambled eggs as much as the next eaters, but if there's one thing that
really gets us excited in the mornings, it's a great breakfast sandwich. And there were plenty of great ones in 2010. Here are five of our favorites.
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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. Chilled lobster from Joseph...
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[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] There's no question that there's some serious dining to be had at Joseph Leonard—both in the morning and at night. But the excitement I had for some new summer dishes on the brunch menu didn't yield...
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Oatmeal from Prime Meats. Not quite the best in New York, but tasty just the same. [Photograph: Robyn Lee] There are two kinds of people: Those who understand why one would order oatmeal from a restaurant, and those who...
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"A perfect holiday season breakfast spot." With its quirky and well-worn but comforting feel—not to mention former Bouchon Bakery chef de cuisine Jim McDuffee in charge of the kitchen—you'd think that Joseph Leonard would be the kind of place that...
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Some yummy news from Joseph Leonard: Every Sunday, chef Jim McDuffee will take apart a whole pig, using each element in a different, featured dish—a few appetizers, a few mains, and who knows what else. Dishes available a la carte...
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