Saturday, May 30, 2009
Arcata, the hub of Humboldt County
My trip to Arcata was for two things; to hike in the redwoods and to have dinner at Folie Douce (http://www.holyfolie.com/) which my friend owns. I have been thinking about their salami, brie, and apricot jam wood fired pizza since i first tasted it over a year ago and it did not disappoint. There is no better way to finish off an eleven mile hike than with delicious house cava at 6 bucks a glass, a wonderful salad of greens, perfectly dressed and some bbq kumamotos touched with wasabi. Plus, my friend Marsha stopping by to share my table and bring on desserts.
New York City
I got to try the Magnolia Bakery's famous cupcakes. The cake is dry and the frosting is really great. My cousin was right that it's their banana pudding that takes the cake. It is so delicious and the portion so giant...I was happy I had my sister to share it with. Actually, I could have used all my sister's to share it with. The pudding manages to be light and creamy without coming off like a mousse, it just seems like the best pudding you've ever eaten.
I finally had lunch at the Tea Box at Takashimaya. The Bento Box wasa great. A bowl of rice with some sort of crab meat and scallion mixture on top, four bites that included a cube of tofu, a shrimp dumpling, something deep fried and delicious and a shot glass of cold red pepper soup. I love that they were all actually bite sized. I hate having to take two bites using chopsticks...then there was a beef dish that was lovely and a small salad. I got the French Verveine tea with butter cookies for dessert. I loved the tea it was subtle and flavorful, lemony without a hint of bitterness.
I tried so much in NYC. My favorite bagel (Absolute), a new deli (Katz's), the famous Mister Softie, and a street hot dog. I even came upon a Jaques Torres boutique on Amsterdam. The one thing the Frick Collection is missing is a cafe or tea room. Then the place would really be perfect.
I did manage a lunch at Bouchon with an old friend and only wished that I had the stomach space to try their take on the Fluffernutter! Since I make them at home and have had some food friends turn up their noses I was extremely happy to see the world's best french chef include them on his menu. Go team.
We made a stop at Dylan's candy bar which was fun. I brought home a peanut butter and jelly chocolate bar for my husband, it was as fun as it sounds. Now, if they'll only get on with the fluffernutter version.
I finally had lunch at the Tea Box at Takashimaya. The Bento Box wasa great. A bowl of rice with some sort of crab meat and scallion mixture on top, four bites that included a cube of tofu, a shrimp dumpling, something deep fried and delicious and a shot glass of cold red pepper soup. I love that they were all actually bite sized. I hate having to take two bites using chopsticks...then there was a beef dish that was lovely and a small salad. I got the French Verveine tea with butter cookies for dessert. I loved the tea it was subtle and flavorful, lemony without a hint of bitterness.
I tried so much in NYC. My favorite bagel (Absolute), a new deli (Katz's), the famous Mister Softie, and a street hot dog. I even came upon a Jaques Torres boutique on Amsterdam. The one thing the Frick Collection is missing is a cafe or tea room. Then the place would really be perfect.
I did manage a lunch at Bouchon with an old friend and only wished that I had the stomach space to try their take on the Fluffernutter! Since I make them at home and have had some food friends turn up their noses I was extremely happy to see the world's best french chef include them on his menu. Go team.
We made a stop at Dylan's candy bar which was fun. I brought home a peanut butter and jelly chocolate bar for my husband, it was as fun as it sounds. Now, if they'll only get on with the fluffernutter version.
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