CheapAss Food

Oh Yes... Rockaway Taco

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:06 -0400

Remember the time you were in San Diego and you had those pescado tacos you've been dreaming about since you left the West coast? Well... These are not them. Sorry... I'd like to consider myself a purist, and if I think they're better than what I ate in California, you probably should too. It's like the argument of Shake Shack vs. In & Out. They're both great at what they do, and whenever I'm eating either one, I swear it's the best fast-food burger I've ever had... It's the same way you'll feel about everything Rockaway Taco serves up. Everything is super-fresh, the batter is perfect every time (never soggy), and the setting couldn't be any more fitting (you're about 2 blocks from a sandy beach). Start with the cucumber + mango + chili salad for $2.00 It's fresh, different, and something intriguing to grub on while you wait for your tacos. Don't think twice about the extra $1 for the Guac on the Fish tacos, do it... They may be $4 each, but what you get in return is so pretty and delicious, you won't care. Finish off with the Plantain + Black Bean + Cheese Quesadilla. Disregard what it sounds like... It's sweet and delicious, perfect for finishing off a meal there. I've also had their fresh juices. If you're like me and you ride there on bike, the watermelon juice might be the greatest thing you've ever tasted. It's not fortified with anything, just puree'd watermelon in a cup, and it's my favorite thing for any beach-related shenanigans after tacos.

east village cheese

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:28:29 -0400

I have bought cheeses here for many years. Recently I find the cheeses and other milk products not eatable. Brie:hard and dry, British clotted cream: rancid, hard cheeses:acrid No tasting

Tacos El Bronco: Gringo-free tacos for L.A. refugees

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:16:05 -0400

Rarely to I stray too far from Tacos Matamoros when I'm in Sunset Park, but when I saw people laying down towels and camping on the concrete sidewalk with their families to enjoy tacos out of a truck, I had to stop and try this for myself. At first glance, everything seemed a bit too good to be true... $1.50 per taco, an actual roasting spit for al pastor goodness, and not a single person speaks English, I thought I had died and woken up in Southern California. If you don't speak Spanish, just write this down on a piece of paper and hand it to the man taking orders... "Dos tacos al pastor, un taco de bistec, y un taco de chorizo por favor." By doing so, you'll successfully be awarded with a delicious assortment of tacos in return for $6.00. Make sure they give you some of their roasted onion bulbs on the side, those things are bombtastic. The truck comes out at 7:00pm and stays out there pretty much all night until they run out of food. Be prepared to to wait for 20-30 min on your average night as they allow people to call in orders and I believe they even have a delivery system in place.

Red, White, Blue and Pink?

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:15:03 -0400

Pepto-Bismol is sponsoring the infamous 4th of July Hot Dog eating contest, held in Coney Island Brooklyn. Makes a lot of sense since those dudes/dudettes are going to be downing about 30-55 hot dogs just in one sitting. "It will be the first stomach remedy product associated with the event. By attaching its name to the ultimate in overdoing it, Pepto, which is owned by Procter & Gamble, may have found a receptive audience. "[Competitive] eaters have been using it for years," said George Shea, chairman of Major League Eating, the event organizer." WSJ

Thanh Da numero uno

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:55:11 -0400

After moving from Chinatown NYC to Prospect Heights Brooklyn, I was in for a shock! I guess I was living in a bubble of foodie paradise that I took for granted. I love it in Brooklyn but no longer are those late night $1 fried dumplings, $5 bowl of rice noodles and smell of rotting fish in the summer time. Oh wait, it’s coming back to me, the horrid smells - that’s why I moved. Settled into my new hood and had to make new arrangements, like frequent stops to Sunset Park. While it’s very reminiscent of NYC Chinatown without the crooked corners and narrow alleyways, it was missing something. Thanh Da II on 5624B 57th st @ 8th ave, was just that little hidden gem that I was looking for. When I stumbled in I felt bit like my old self. This tiny shop has mostly Vietnamese sandwiches, and ice coffee that are just as good as the ones in NYC, dare I say even better. When I talked with the owner and found out Thanh Da numbero uno was on 7th Ave I had to check it out. Tacky Asian grocery store as described by one of the numerous web reviewer is right on, it seems like they left their Christmas lights hanging from 1999 with tinsel and all. But that’s beside the point, all you have to know is that the food is DAMM good. Bun Bo Hue (Hue’s style Beef Noodle Soup) is a crazy good concoction of crab chili paste, loaded with basil and garlic. On the menu it reads beef but when you order it brave yourself for some pig knuckles along with some beef. If that doesn’t wet your appetite, Bun Rieu is a seafood fare that will get your attention cooked in Crab paste, tomato and vermicelli; this noodle soup will cure whatever ails you. But if you're like me I recommend the Bun Cha Cio spring roll with lettuce on a bed of vermicelli (dry), comes with a dipping sauce to go with, perfect on a hot night.

I love me some Shrimp

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:11:46 -0400

According to Dailynews shrimp is still safe to consume, as they report only 7% of all shrimp consumed in the U.S. is caught in the Gulf of Mexico.

"New Yorkers needn't worry that the seafood on their dinner plates has been contaminated by the Gulf Coast oil slick, fish industry experts say.

That's because the overwhelming majority of shrimp served out of New York's kitchen's comes from overseas, they say.

Shrimp wholesalers who supply vast amounts of seafood to restaurants across New York say they get most of their product from places like Mexico, Panama, Ecuador and parts of Asia.

Shrimp from these regions is desired by most businesses because they're bountiful - and frozen for easy shipment to the U.S."http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/06/23/2010-06-23_new_york_shrimp_safe_to_eat_experts_say.html

Celebrate 100 Years!

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:50:06 -0400

Come celebrate 100 years at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free. The Garden's founders transformed the city's heap of dirt into a world class botanical garden. Making the Brooklyn Botanic Garden a wonderful place for a vibrant place for education, research, world-class horticulture, and sanctuary. This summer celebrate 100 years and their exciting plans for the future!

Visitor	Price*
Adults	$8
Seniors (65 and over)	$4
Students 12+ with valid IDs	$4
Children under 12	Free
School groups	Free
Seniors, Fridays year-round	Free
Members	Free
Tuesdays	Free
Saturdays 10–12 noon**	Free
Weekdays (November 17 – March 2)	Free

Rodeo Bar!

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:10:29 -0400

Happy Hour is great- $4 draft beers and $6 dollar pint-glass Margaritas plus free chicken and nachos with your purchase! Its not very often you find free food in Manhattan!! Dinner prices are reasonable and portions are huge. The restaurant boasts a 24oz steak that won't break the bank and will definitely leave you stuffed to the brim.

Cheap Eats at Red Star in Brooklyn

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:12:02 -0400

Red Star in Greenpoint Brooklyn is definately a place to go if you're looking for cheap eats and cheap drinks! They have a food and Drink Special every day of the week! Monday- $1 Sliders (Beef or Pork) $3 Pints (14 Draft Beers) Tuesday- $1 Tacos (Beef, Chicken or Pork) $3 Cazadores Tequila Margaritas Wednesday- 50 cent wings!! (The best in New York City)

Two4One Hot Chocolate Happy Hour Every Sunday

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:45:35 -0500

TWO4ONE Hot Chocolate Happy Hour every sunday Blizzards. Ice storms. Bring it on! Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar fights the Winter blues with a smoking Sunday surprise: Two4One. Get it whipped with cream, fluffy with homemade marshmallows, or simply straight up! Every Sunday from 8:30AM-9:00PM until Spring arrives, a free steaming hot cup of award-winning small size cocoa for all! A meal unto itself, Chocolate Bar’s hot chocolate is rich and satisfying. Made with pure 65% Belgian Callebaut dark chocolate, never cocoa powder, and steamed to perfection. Chocolate Bar’s hot chocolate is made with with your choice of milk or soy (a truly dairy free, vegan treat.) Eight hot chocolate flavors include classic, spicy, peppermint, coconut, hazelnut, caramel, raspberry and white. Go on, drink your chocolate. Chocolate Bar Two 4 One small hot chocolates are available at the following location Chocolate Bar in the West Village located at 19 Eighth Avenue between West 12th & Jane Streets in New York City. We would love to share the secret to creating the perfect hot cocoa at home with you. Interested media who wish to interview Chocolate Bar owner Alison Nelson are cordially invited to contact Workhouse Publicity, Account Manager, Kara Hughett via telephone 212. 645. 8006 or via email kara@workhousepr.net ABOUT CHOCOLATE BAR Since its inception in 2002, Chocolate Bar has started a mini-revolution among chocolate lovers. It has made waves with gourmands and loyalists alike such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johanson, Jake Gyllenhal, Leonardo DiCaprio and Uma Thurman and in the process received numerous awards including Timeout New York's "Best Chocolate Store" and Wallpaper Magazine's "Favorite Stores Around the World" to name a few. Known for its high-quality cocoa and unusual flavor combinations such as "salty pretzel" and "malted milk", Chocolate Bar employs an artful approach to its candy bars using graffiti-influenced wrappers designed by iconic New York-based artists. Chocolate Bar cleverly embroiders gift boxes with sparkling jewelry, sells luxurious cocoa gift sets inside stunning handbags and offers limited-edition "chocolate bowls" created by Jonathan Adler, the exuberant, quirky designer featured on Oprah. A native New Yorker, Alison Nelson sipped her first cup of coffee with her father at the age of 8 and put herself through college on the tips of customers while waiting on tables at top-notch New York coffee shops. She launched Chocolate Bar six years ago with an initial investment of USD 75,000 and since that time she has risen to the heights of the business world. in 2004 she was named one of Gourmet News Magazine’s influential “20 under 40”, in 2006, she was named one of Crain’s Business “40 Under 40” and in 2007 received the Inc Magazine’s award for one of the “Fastest Growing Private Company’s in America”. Her book Chocolate Bar: Recipes and Entertaining Ideas for Living the Sweet Life won the 2005 Gourmand World Cookbook award. Chocolate Bar incorporates the best of fashion, art, style and food into a rich atmosphere that is fresh and inviting, playful and chic. The boutique's dazzling menu includes authentic New York egg creams, rich coffee, fine teas, nine kinds of iced and hot chocolates and pastries. Decadent confections are available for everything from corporate gifts to personalized wedding and party favors. At the sleek Chocolate Bar outlet in New York’s upscale Henri Bendel store, a typical sandwich is made from a melted dark 72% chocolate bar dabbed with olive oil and sea salt served on a toasted baguette. Fully devoted to reviving the nostalgia-influenced confections that once graced the tables of yesteryear, Chocolate Bar continues to churn out retro-reconfigured favorites using only the freshest ingredients and highest quality. Chocolate Bar products can be found around the globe in such illustrious destinations as London’s Soho House, France’s Collette and Le Grand Marche, Chicago’s Charlie Trotters, Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Museum, New York’s Henri Bendel, IFC Waverly movie theatre, The Chambers Hotel, Landmark Movie Theaters, Mission Bay Foods, Sunshine Cinemas, Haute Chocolate and Los Angeles’ Zanzabelle to name a few. For more information, please visit www.chocolatebarnyc.com

Fast Cash

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:54:33 -0500

Earn $12 per hour (increases to $18 per hour after completing the first 40 hours), shoveling snow in NYC. New York City needs all the help it can get with well over 12" of snow fall today.

For more info go to the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/pr2009/101909.shtml

Imitation Chicago Dog

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:33:26 -0500

I've been to Chicago and had the real deal, but this little place tucked in a small shopping strip in front of Walmart was really tasty and cheap! I haven't tried the Frozen Custard yet - the operative word here is yet.

You in the LimeLight

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:15:38 -0500

Hi Everyone,
I recently got an email from the Casting Assistant Producer of Grill It and they are looking for grill-masters. If you think you have what it takes to kick Bobby Flays Ass go the the link below - maybe it's your time for some LimeLight!

"Bobby Flay is filming another season of his Emmy-award winning show Grill It! where he invites guests to grill along side him. We're looking for passionate foodies and grillers to be a part of the show. If you have an original recipe please email us at grillitwithbobby@gmail.co to find out how to apply. http://www.foodnetwor..."

Thanks!

Best Thai Food

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:55:19 -0500

One of the best experiences eating out that I have ever had. The atmosphere is cozy and trendy, and they play great music. However, if you were to assume it would be infested with hipsters, you would be dead wrong. The wait staff was incredibly friendly, and the food came promptly. Fairly standard Thai fare, that includes Curry, Pad Thai, and an assortment of appetizers and soups are found on the minimalist menus. I highly recommend checking this place out, especially for lunch.

Volunteer and get to see the latest Fashion

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:48:44 -0500

The New GardeFall 2010 Fashion Week Show

Wednesday February 10, 2010

Drive In Studios 443 West 18th Street(between 9th and 10th Avenues)
GEN ART, the leading organization to showcase emerging fashion talent in North America, is seeking volunteers for The New Garde – a presentation featuring the Fall '10 collections of four designers.

Available Shifts:
10:00am - 3:30pm - Set Up/Giftbags
4:30pm - 9:30pm - Dressers (women only, MUST have fashion show dressing experience)
- Ushers
4:30pm - 9:00pm - Set Up (Sponsor & Designer Installations)/Check In
8:30pm - 1:00am -Check In/After Party/Breakdown

CONTACT: Catherine NelsonVolunteer Coordinator, GEN ART volunteer@genart.org

If Chef Boyardee and DiFara made it

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:31:29 -0500

You would get a great little place called Ozone Pizzeria, I was sent out to Richmond Hills for work and decided to googled a place to eat for lunch. Luckily our trust worthy Eatingintranslation.com blogger already eat his way through Ozone Park. I wanted the Lasagna slice, but they were out by the time I got there, so I went for the next best thing – anything hot coming out of the oven! A Margaretta slice was only $2.50, the crust was simple crispy airy bottom with, supple pillow like bread dough consistency on the inside topping it off with canned sauce that tasted just like my childhood. Yup the Chef himself Boyardee, no kidding, it tasted just like that but gourmet. Who would have thought, but it works, to check out the pizzeria go to there site for more info and seriously where the hell is Ozone Park?

hearty italian soup

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:32:13 -0500

This healthy and hearty soup will keep your wallet skinny as well as your ass, trust me you’ll be eating this for days and not get sick of it. Here are the instructions. In a large stockpot drizzle some olive oil and heat pot to medium – high, while that is heating cut up the 3 sausages into 1”x1” rings, and place in the heated pot. Once the sausages are brown add the onions and garlic and stir till the onions soften. Dump the rest of the ingredients into pot and add hot water. When the soup comes to a boil, cover and turn down the heat to low or a slow simmer. This soup is great with noodles, rice or crackers and is better the day after.

Out of Work?!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:43:25 -0500

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