Category Archives: American
Island Burgers & Shakes: I wanna be Lost on this yummy Island!
UPDATE 8/2011: They now serve fries!!!!
Dear Food Diary:
Walking into Island Burgers & Shakes, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but my imagination was held back since the name says it all… or does it?
Dear Food Diary:
Walking into Island Burgers & Shakes, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but my imagination was held back since the name says it all… or does it?
Real laid back atmosphere, sunny Californian backyard meets surfer lover’s bedroom. This ain’t your typical burger, fries and shakes, same old same old kinda place. Dude, if that’s what your into, go to a diner. To call them creative would be an understatement, mad and burger obsessed seems more fitting. Different breads, sauces, toppings, the variations of a classic beef patty between 2 pieces of carb were endless. Peanut butter? Curried sour cream? Chives? Pesto? Blackened? Fun names, outrageous combinations, my kinda place.
JUST IN: The Chubby Chinese Girl will remain on Cer Te’s menu as a Thursday Special!
I went in to order my own sandwich the other day. Friendly workers at Cer Te stopped by to say hello, they were amused I showed up for a late lunch and giggled at the name of the blog/sandwich =)
Order a “Chubby Chinese Girl” Sandwich at Cer Te
EDIT:
You can now order the Chubby Chinese Girl every Thursday!!!
Dear Food Diary:
That’s right my friends, starting this Tuesday, Feb 2nd (til end of the month), you can go to Cer Te and order a “Chubby Chinese Girl” Sandwich!!!
This all happened thanks to Zach from Midtown Lunch and Cer Te’s Sandwich Challenge. I won for the month of February with my duck sandwich submission. Last Friday the chefs at Cer Te put my idea on a plate, I went in for tasting and made my final tweaks.
Amy Ruth’s: Waffle and Fried Chicken Breakfast – 93 Plates Part II.
Dear Food Diary:
Saturday morning I went all the way up to Harlem for a breakfast of champions at Amy Ruth’s. I met Hagan of Wondering Foodie once again for his 93 plates project. The first time we met at Szechuan Gourmet he was at the beginning of this waist stretching journey, now at mid point, he’s added on a mere 6 lbs, not too bad considering ALL that he’s eaten so far. He’s still going strong and excited as ever, kudos to him.
My first time at Amy Ruth’s was way back in college and didn’t leave a big impression, so I was looking forward to revisiting.
Northern Spy Food Co.: Simple farm to table food
Dear Food Diary:
After watching Food Inc. last night, I thought to myself, thank goodness for this farm to table boom. I’m glad I can afford the fruits, veggies and eggs from the farmers market nearby, it’s such a big difference in taste. This is the way they were suppose to taste and shouldn’t be a luxury. Our health is our most prized gift, yet we’re slowly killing ourselves with processed junk. The worst part is, it’s just so hard to break away from it 100% (for me at least) but I do try my best. Less quantity but better quality is the way to go.