Monthly Archives: February 2011

Weekly Blog Roundup – Ultimate DIY Meal

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Last night before going to sleep I had an epiphany. Ok, maybe not an epiphany, but a dream. What would be the ultimate do-it-yourself meal? That would have to be a meal from which you baked the bread on which … finish reading Weekly Blog Roundup – Ultimate DIY Meal

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Bánh mì Saigon vs Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Bánh mì Saigon vs Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli Ever since I moved from Washington, D.C. to New York City I have craved the Vietnamese food that I could get at the Eden Center in Northern Virginia. The Eden Center, plus numerous … finish reading Bánh mì Saigon vs Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich

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Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Whenever the Vegetarian and I have someone over for dinner, I immediately think about what I’m going to make. Years ago, way before this blog, I had a few dishes that I always made when people came over for dinner. … finish reading Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce

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Twice-Cooked Pork Belly with Chilli and Leeks

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Evan Halperin

On x-mas, the Vegetarian and I went to a Szechuan Gourmet, considered one of the better Chinese restaurants in Manhattan. The location we went to was in midtown, an area that I might not have expected to find a good … finish reading Twice-Cooked Pork Belly with Chilli and Leeks

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Weekly Blog Roundup – Nice weather and Beer

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Beer. Delicious frosty cold icy refreshing beer. Thirsty yet?? By some act of mother nature, New York City has warmed up to a ridiculous 55 today, not exactly February 18th weather. I’m definitely not complaining though (except for the fact … finish reading Weekly Blog Roundup – Nice weather and Beer

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Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano – Review

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Evan Halperin

With a $50 for ($25) coupon in hand, my wife and I tried Gusto last night. While the websites for the restaurant said the dress code here was casual, the restaurant itself appeared to be designed with a bit more … finish reading Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano – Review

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Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Though I don’t talk about it much on The Carnivore and the Vegetarian, I’m a huge fan of Top Chef. I have watched it for years now and just a few weeks ago, the challenge included making Italian comfort foods. … finish reading Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

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