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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian Babe] #473215
02/16/08 01:27 AM
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 Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe
Friday is takeout night in my house, and that's become quite the challenge for Lent. I think our only choices are pizza or Chinese. What to do??

I ordered a "the works" pizza tonight forgetting (AGAIN!) that it's Friday. \:\/

I have absolutely no problem abstaining from eating meat - I just keep forgetting.



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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: SC] #473219
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 Originally Posted By: SC
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It's square, but not Sicilian, with a hearty mixture of cheese.


Grandma pizza??


Not familiar with this term, but it's made by grandmas, I'm sure.

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 Originally Posted By: klydon1
 Originally Posted By: SC
 Originally Posted By: klydon1
It's square, but not Sicilian, with a hearty mixture of cheese.

Grandma pizza??

Not familiar with this term, but it's made by grandmas, I'm sure.


Its a "style" similar to what you described. Here's a pic:



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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: SC] #473234
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That's what I thought. We get the pre-made dough balls and make something very similar to that. Cebula's looks pretty similar to that too.

Thank you, SC.

My grandmother often made a cheesebread like that.

Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: SC] #473321
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 Originally Posted By: SC
I hate to admit it, but I made sausage and peppers again.

Its so damned good.


One of my favourites too SC


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Yogi Barrabbas] #473322
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Had home made steak and ale pie tonight but i am at work later so i will be treating myself to some midnight Chinese food \:\)

Chicken fried rice sounds favoutite!


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Yogi Barrabbas] #473349
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Family dinner tonight was strip steaks on the grill, salad, green beans and a medley of sauteed peppers, carrots and zuchini that my wife made.

Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: klydon1] #473384
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Sausage, onion rings, rice and green beans. I was really not in the mood to cook, but it was too cold to go out. I made the sausage in the oven, because it was also too cold to grill outside. I prefer it cooked on the grill, so it was merely OK for me.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian Babe] #473387
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Green beans out of your garden SB?


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Mignon] #473393
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Growing up Friday was always homemade pizza night... never any meat... i think its an old school thing, they abstained from meat even if not lent...

Well, tonight my brother turned half a century old, so I took him out to delposto.com -- I have to say I was really overwhelmed... not just by the check but the food... lol... its owners are lidia, mario batali & joe bastianich (lidia's son)... they truly are culinary royalty and this was probably the very best meals I've ever had... sorry to brag, but i paid the price, so i had to, but also because experiences like this are literally a handful in a lifetime lol... my only negative comment was a bit much on the sea salt in most of the dishes... im still drinking water and parched (-:


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: JRCX] #473397
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Too much salt kills everything, so sorry to hear it. \:\/ You would think it'd be the best -- and I'm sure it was still damn good! -- but too much salt ruins it for me, too...



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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: J Geoff] #473441
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JR, I've eaten at Becco, which is also a Bastianich restaurant. It's wonderful, so I can imagine how good your dinner was. But you didn't tell us what you ate!! How can you brag about a great meal, and then not tell us what you had? Unfair!


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian Babe] #473444
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Ditto!

What'd you have?

Felidia, which is on 58th Street, is a favorite of mine. I'm attenting a Christening there in April.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: pizzaboy] #473447
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Both the lemon chicken and the steak, and both were out of this world. Also, that wine list of theirs is fantastic, and pretty cheap, too. I've always wanted to try the pasta special, but never have.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian Babe] #473448
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I had pear ravioli last time I was there, as an appetizer.

My Dad was with me, and he looked at me like I was nuts.

Then he grudgingly tried a bite, and ended up ordering some for himself!

Thick headed Calabrese....


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: pizzaboy] #473503
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Well, its more like what didn't I eat?? I had the lamb crudo with mussels, deliscious, then we had the "Tris" 3 tastes of pasta -- buffalo ricotta ravioli, squid ink pasta with seafood (baby mussels, cockels, shrimp, scallop, etc), and the last was lambs neck sasuage ragu with "little ears" orriecetta (dont remember how to spell it now), then I had the venison, I took a chance, because my friends hunt and I never cared for it, but its not something you ever really see on the menu... it was out of this world, more like filet mignon... on a bed of rice, roasted cabbage. My brother had the stripped bass, and while I normally favor fish, i definitely made the better choice.

Now, its sunday, I traditionally have macaroni, pasta, spaghetti, whatever, but there was no way I was going to top last nite's dinner. So, i went in the other direction, after watching FoodTV's Diners Drive ins & Dives, i went to hackensack for a "White Manna Burger", they have supposedly been there for like 70 years and rival the White Castle, place was packed, and overall, I have to say the White Castle is the better burger, if there were a way to "merge" the 2, it would be great, but the White Manna starts with FRESH ground beef, not froze, there is more meat, and they take onion slices and mash them into the patties and serve on an egg dough roll. Too much bread, the onions get burned and have a funny taste, but the meat is of better quality, but too dry because they mash the hell out of it on the grill... so there's my take on it lol: Del Posto A+ / White Manna Burger C+ but keep in mind there is a $300 difference in price between the two LMAO (-:


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: JRCX] #473519
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For Dinner last night I had Sausage and peppers (Hot Italian sausage and a medley of Pepperoncini, Corno Di Toro Rossa, Corno Di Toro Yellow, Golden Marconi, Red Marconi, Purple Marconi, and Carmen peppers) all grown in special climate controlled boxes in my garden. (Except for the Pepperocini, I have them shipped here) and I had stuffed portobello mushroom caps







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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Santino Brasi] #473563
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JR, It sounds great. I love venison if it's cooked properly. We have a lovely place near us that makes excellent venison. However, the place is in a wooded setting, and you often see deer strolling around the grounds while you're eating, so that can ruin the experience for you.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian Babe] #473567
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I am planning on going to the NY Auto Show like I do every year the last week of March. We ussually take the train in from New Haven and make a day of it. We always go to dinner at Tony's Di Napoli in Times Square. I love that place. I have never had a bad meal there and the prices are very reasonable.
Just wondering what other restaurants similar to Tony's and same area would be worth trying out. Going with a few other people, so wanted to offer them an alternative.

Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Yogi Barrabbas] #473580
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Chicken fried rice sounds favoutite![/quote]

Actually i had stir fried beef in black bean sauce with green peppers!
Very nice it was as well!


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian1] #473668
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 Originally Posted By: Sicilian1
I am planning on going to the NY Auto Show like I do every year the last week of March. We ussually take the train in from New Haven and make a day of it. We always go to dinner at Tony's Di Napoli in Times Square. I love that place. I have never had a bad meal there and the prices are very reasonable.
Just wondering what other restaurants similar to Tony's and same area would be worth trying out. Going with a few other people, so wanted to offer them an alternative.


If you're looking for a family style restaurant, something similar to Tony DiNapoli's then I suggest

CARMINE'S FAMILY STYLE ITALIAN



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Carmine's is a fun place, crowded and noisy. The portions are huge, as are their martinis. The food is certainly good.

Actually, if you're going to the one in the 40's, it's more sedate than the one in the 90's.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Yogi Barrabbas] #473728
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Hi SicilianBabe... the whole venison thing was curious because the FDA does not regulate "game meats" (?) so I am wondering how they can serve it, obviously restaurants of high quality won't have a problem but just dont know the food laws. You are absolutely right, it has to be cooked and cooked right, and it must be rare. When my friend makes venison burgers, they mix it with pork for moisture/fat/flavor, otherwise its just gamey and dry. Ever hear of exoticmeats.com ? check it out, i've never ordered from them, unless you want to spend just as much on meat as you do postage, its not worthwhile.

Tonite, had a biz meeting... went to a tavern in Madison NJ... had the pulled bbq pork sandwich with sweet potato fries... the pork was excellent, tender, just not crazy about the extra tangy bbq sauce... sweet potato fries were good, not soggy or mushy but crisp... Tomorrow night I hope to have the time/luxury of cooking again, which is what i really love, just not sure if it will be pasta and/or seafood.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: JRCX] #473756
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Hi JR.

It's nice to see you posting again. \:\)


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JR, When you have a chance, check out the dinner menu. The food and service are wonderful at this place. The chef, Peter X. Kelly, has become something of a celebrity.

I've eaten in three of his restaurants. He closed one last year and opened a new one in Yonkers, New York, but I haven't been there yet. Restaurant X Dinner Menu


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Sicilian Babe] #473928
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Lasagna

SB, I like that name Restaurant X.


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Re: Tonight's Dinner [Re: Mignon] #474038
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Thanx for the "welcome back" Mignon... I had to go to the mattresses for a bit... LOL... SB, how far are you from the Palisades Mall??


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Not far at all. Horrible place, though. Just like all the other crusty, curmudgeonly locals, I avoid it all costs.


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Red Dragon

A Chinese place the wife and I just discovered, it's awesome. I get the spicy garlic chicken with pork fried rice.

The best fried rice I've ever had was at a Japanese Steakhouse in Terre Haute. Ichiban.




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 Originally Posted By: Longneck
Red Dragon

A Chinese place the wife and I just discovered, it's awesome.


Is this their signature dish? :




;\)

I've been dying for Chinese food.



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