Interview: Mile End Deli's Noah Bernamoff

INTERVIEW

March 11, 2010


 

photo: Hannah Whitaker for New York Magazine

 

Rated best deli of 2010 by New York Magazine (and a bazillion other food sources), Mile End Delicatessen is run by Noah Bernamoff, a Canadian- Brooklyn transplant with a penchant for seriously seasoned meats. Our friends over at Jewcy.com interviewed Noah, who dropped out of law school to stuff smoked brisket into mushy onion rolls. 

 

Interviewed By: Jason Diamond 

 

You dropped out of law school to open Mile End?  Is your mother worried?

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 11, 2010 1:21pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





Lunching and Shopping at Grand Central Market

REVIEW

March 11, 2010


CUISINE: American (New), Desserts & Bakeries, Italian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

 

A couple of weeks ago YAH was invited to go sampling in the Grand Central Market. Having grown up in Bedford, NY, Frankie's the only one in the gang who's familiar with Grand Central. Madeline and Rachel are from California, and when Seth and I want to visit the family in Philadelphia, we're stuck with Penn Station, the food options of which are limited to Famous Amos cookies at the news stand, or a full blown wings-and-fries dinner at TGI Fridays.  I knew that Grand Central had some decent grub, but I didn't realize the extent of their culinary prowess. Forget getting a train; let's get some lunch.

 

Below: A rundown of the day's edibles, plus a video of YAH talking to Murray's Cheese, interviewing Mr. Zaro of Zaro's Bread, and sampling $100 per lb. proscuitto.

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 11, 2010 8:51am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments



Celebrating with Meyer Lemon Souffles

RECIPE

March 5, 2010


 

 

My friend Kelly got into law school, and I wanted to congratulate her — with dessert.  I have a secret: I’ve never made soufflé before.   I had heard so many stories about fallen soufflés that they intimidated me, but Martha Stewart’s recipe made them seem easy.  Before I knew it, I was in my kitchen separating egg yolks.

 

Though my version didn’t turn out to be a picture-perfect replica of Martha’s, they still tasted sublime: custardy, but with a lemony sugar-bite.  The original recipe called for regular lemons, but I substituted with Meyer’s because they’re in season and deliciously sweet, i.e. perfect for a celebratory dessert.

 

Meyer Lemon Soufflés

Makes 6


2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for dishes

½ cup granulated sugar, plus more for dishes (CONT'D)


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Posted in FOOD on March 5, 2010 10:28am by Rachel Hochhauser | 1 comment



Kidrockers Marshmallow Pizza!

March 4, 2010


Marshmallow Pizza!

 

 

Do you have kids? Do you miss the days when you could hang at the Mercury Lounge until 2am watching your favorite new band from Portland?  Well, you may not be able to stay out late anymore, but you can still see your favorite indie rock bands  — and the kids can come too!  Kidrockers, a monthly event that takes place in NYC, LA, and now in Philadelphia, offers live day shows on Sundays for both kids and parents.  The success of the series has inspired a Kid Rockers pizza from Two Boots that they now serve after every show at Two Boots on Avenue A What makes this pizza so kid friendly?  Its covered in a rim of MARSHMALLOWS. Amazing. 

 

 

(CON'T)

 

 


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Posted in FOOD, MUSIC on March 4, 2010 9:48am by Seth | 0 comments





The New French

REVIEW

March 2, 2010


CUISINE: American (New), Bistro, French
NEIGHBORHOOD: West Village

Jeff Gurwin for TONY

522 Hudson St at 10th St.

(p) 212-807-7357

New French on Urbanspoon

 

Don't be fooled by the name; the menu is more New American than it is French. Hanging out on Hudson Street in what used to be Le Gamin, the New French is small and poorly advertised, so don't miss it!  With plain wooden tables and a chalkboard menu the atmosphere is more laid back than the food, which is detailed, thoughtful, and damn good. From start to finish, the meal exceeded my expectations. If I lived in the neighborhood, The New French would easily become a go-to dinner spot. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 2, 2010 3:38pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments