I haven’t eaten much to write about lately. Partly due to religious holidays where I either had to eat at the in-laws or survive the annual semi fast (eat light, not brush teeth..). So I’m taking this opportunity to update you all that there are no updates to the Hell’s Kitchen guide. “That’s it. He officially ran out of things to write about” So, so not true. I have plenty of things to write about. Like, about the wonderful fan mail I’m finding in my Spam box lately (Brazilian girls are big fans apparently, all sorts of Russian marriage proposals, quality of life improvement suggestions…). Anyway, here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen lately
Pizza. New gourmet pizzas are popping up everywhere these days in the area. I already discussed Pamela… err I mean Annabel (confusing spam email fans). Vinyl owners teamed up with NYC-LA-Back to NYC chef Jason Neroni to open B-Side (Get it? Vinyl, B-Side? I actually don’t get it). It looks very promising and I plan to check it out very soon. There’s another place on the Capizzi side of the area that I’m long overdue for a first visit.
Larb Ubol (above) – Big Mazal Tov to LU for joining the coveted Michelin Bib Gourmet list, awarded to best cheap(er) eats. Although awarding the same distinction to Khe-Yo means that I dont quite understand the qualification or I should probably get half of my Khe-Yo check back
Danji – Losing their Michelin star this week. Does this mean it should be avoided? My theory is that the Michelin inspector sat in the same seat as I did a few weeks ago where I couldn’t open the drawer at the bottom to get the menu out as it was hitting against the side of the wall. That’s the only explanation I have since the menu hasn’t changed since they got the star, and the dishes come out in consistent fashion
Oxtail – One of the best things I’ve eaten lately is the Oxtail soup at Pam Real Thai. With two Thai places already on the list I’m not so quick to add a third, but this soup is tremendous. Pleasant heat, A LOT of pleasant heat, with deep lasting flavors and a coupe of hefty meaty bones. There are all sorts of amazing soups in the area I’m enjoying lately, perhaps worthy of a post?
No Addition – Not that I’m not trying new places. Briciola – Feh! and awkward. Puff Cha – Dido. But trying desperately to like it. I’m completely content however with the current list and dont feel the need to add anything.
Now, back to fan mail…
Eating With Ziggy 