One late afternoon not long ago, I headed downtown to Hop Woo, a restaurant that has been a fixture in Los Angeles’s Chinatown for twenty-nine years. The pandemic has been hard on Chinatown. The streets, which used to teem with tourists and neighborhood folks, were empty, with a stillness that felt like being underwater. A … Read more
There might not be a more popular cooking pastime — especially in the summer! — than gathering around and enjoying a little barbecue when the weather is nice and the occasion is festive. But even those who love to barbecue or grill at their homes might not know that the US is actually known for … Read more
Photo: Arina P Habich (Shutterstock) You might enjoy cold cake, but baking with cold ingredients is another matter entirely. Baking is a science that leaves little room for error—and baking with ice-cold butter or chilly eggs leaves your final product in the hands of a wrathful God. There are a few reasons for that; first, … Read more
FULL PLATE Add toasted bread, a green salad or both to make this delicious shrimp a satisfying meal. Photo: JENNY HUANG FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, FOOD STYLING BY SEAN DOOLEY, PROP STYLING BY CATHERINE PEARSON THE CHEF: MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Drawing: Michael Hoeweller Her Restaurants: Mel’s, in New York City; Al Coro and Discolo, both … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Katie Lee Biegel is nothing if not casual and relatable. On a recent Zoom call the 40-year-old Food Network star is quick to note, in her soft Southern drawl, that her house is a mess, that parenting 19-month-old … Read more
MEAT CUTE This recipe for grilled maitake mushrooms includes a delicious vinaigrette made with bits of smoky, spicy soppressata. Photo: JENNY HUANG FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, FOOD STYLING BY SEAN DOOLEY, PROP STYLING BY CATHERINE PEARSON THE CHEF: MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Drawing: Michael Hoeweller Her Restaurants: Mel’s, in New York City; Al Coro and Discolo, … Read more
The flavors and colors of Italy shine in the Crispy Shrimp Napoli at Bravo Cucina with its delightfully complex red charred tomato sauce, delicately coated butterfly shrimp, and bright green sliced onions. Photo by Pat Eby Yield: Serves 8 as a shared appetizer 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, size 16-20 per pound, tails removed … Read more
Photo: karen roach (Shutterstock) Cheez-Its are, perhaps, the perfect snack. The toasty, salty rectangles that have been around for (are you ready for this?) 101 years, excel in not only their crunchy, buttery flakiness but their ability to be easily grabbed without even making eye contact with the box. The toast bubbles? Incomparable. Their constitution … Read more
Just in time for grilling season, a new farm store offering locally raised meats and fresh eggs will open Saturday on the west side of Elgin. Pasek Farms General Store will take over the former farmstand of Klein’s Farm and Market on Route 20 just east of Coombs Road. Klein’s built a new location west … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. When it comes to grilling, we often think it’s an outdoor activity. In most cases, you probably use your grill in the spring or summer, on a sunny day, in between grabbing a beer from the cooler or … Read more