Rice

REVIEW

February 17, 2010


CUISINE: Asian, Indian, Thai
NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO, Fort Greene, Nolita

 

 

Nolita: 292 Elizabeth St. at Bleecker St.

Dumbo: 81 Washington St. at Front St.

Fort Greene: 166 DeKalb Ave at Washington Park

 

Rice is the UN of restaurants; the food is a smorgasbord of international flavors. The staple of the democratic menu is, intuitively, rice.  Though it boasts all of the normal kinds (brown, basmati, Japanese), there are special varieties as well.  You will enter a world of rice that you never knew existed.  For example, one can opt to have Thai black rice steamed in coconut milk, or alternatively, sautéed in garlic and mixed with edamame.  In essence, the menu invites you to curate your entire meal in such a manner.  Condiments are served in test tubes placed on every table, but those who want to go crazy can order sauces such as alepo yogurt, or chipotle mayonnaise. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on February 17, 2010 9:20am by Rachel Hochhauser | 1 comment





Tabla Frankie Cart

REVIEW

September 10, 2009


CUISINE: Indian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Gramercy, Murray Hill

 

11 Madison Avenue Btwn 24th and 25th St

(p) 212-889-0667

 

Tired of cheeseburgers and hot dogs? I am.To toast the remaining days of summer, I suggest you head to the Tabla Frankie Cart on Madison Square Park. Located just outside Tabla's doors, the cart sells one of the most explosively flavored, deeply satisfying lunches in the city. At only $8 a pop, the Frankies are an affordable way to get a feel for Chef Cardoz's soulful cooking. A favorite street food in Mumbai, the Frankies are a kind of Indian burrito, made with egg-washed rotis, mint chutney, fresh cilantro, and tender strips of lamb or chicken. The dish is a flavorful mess —you'll need a bunch of napkins and a fork— but it's nearly impossible not to consume every last bite.  Snag a bench or table in Madison Square Park and feast on a most delicious Indian creation. 

 


Posted in FOOD on September 10, 2009 10:01am by Jena Steinbach | 1 comment





THE KATI ROLL COMPANY

REVIEW

March 9, 2009


CUISINE: Indian, Sandwiches
NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenwich Village, West Village

 

99 Macdougal Street
between Bleecker St. and West 3rd 

(p) 212-420-6517

 

Times are tough, especially for those of us without a regular paycheck, but eating out does not have to mean sacrificing quality or flavor.   Instead, be resourceful, (read our blog!), and stop by The Kati Roll Company.  

 

Now what is a Kati Roll? I think they are best described as an Indian burrito. They originated as a street food in Kolkata, India before landing in Greenwich Village. Kati rolls are made by wrapping a griddled Indian flat bread called paratha, around meat, egg, cheese or vegetables that have been well marinated in tikka or masala spices. My personal favorite is the chicken tikka roll, with the paneer as a close second.  The egg, or unda, rolls are bland and not in the least bit filling...

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 9, 2009 10:29am by Jena Steinbach | 1 comment