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Quick Bites: Caravan of Dreams

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 26, 2010, 8:00 am
The Basics: You won’t find portabello mousse at Caravan of Dreams. This is a real, hippydippy vegetarian restaurant. The kind that might scare away a carnivorous skeptic. Half the menu is raw or “live”, while everything is organic, vegan and kosher. Anyone with an open mind willl appreciate th...
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Balade (Promising in Time)

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 23, 2010, 10:02 am
They  say it’s not fair to review a restaurant a few weeks after it opens. Which is true. But after arriving at Northern Spy Food Company at 9:30 and informed of the 1 hour, 30 minute wait, my friend and I had to think fast.  Luckily, Lebanese newcomer Balade was a stone’s throw away. We
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Carrot-Sweet Potato Soup

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 16, 2010, 2:00 pm
This delicately sweet and hearty soup is perfect on a snow-filled day like today. With just a few ingredients, the flavors come together. You can get creative here with your favorite greens and spices. I used cumin but feel free to swap for anything else. You can make this soup in advance for weekda...
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5 Kosher Wines Your 'Bubbie' Never Had

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 15, 2010, 9:53 am
Note: this is a re-post of a piece that I wrote for UnReserved last week Each year around the Jewish holiday of Passover, we see pieces on kosher wine. “Kosher Wine–it’s not just Manischewitz anymore!” The headline usually reads. Last year I wrote a similar post (Ahem, Kosher Wines Demand Yo...
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Dirt Candy (Veggies with Va-Voom)

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 11, 2010, 10:00 am
Anyone can cook a hamburger, But leave the vegetables to the professionals. I may not fully agree with that statement from the Dirt Candy website, but if I were to leave my vegetables to anybody, it would be Chef Amanda Cohen, the mastermind behind this East Village crevice of a restaurant. Dirt Can...
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Spaghetti with Pistachio Dressing, Kale and Pomegranate

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 9, 2010, 8:03 am
This is the second, very colorful vegetarian dish that I prepared for Tu B’Shevat last week. Whole wheat pasta gets cloaked in a pistachio/garlic/salt blend and tossed with bright pomegranate seeds and hearty kale. It’s a great cross-section of salty sweetness and one nourishing bowl of pasta! S...
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Ditch Plains (Excellent Mac from a Fish Shack)

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 8, 2010, 8:12 am
Everything is pleasant at Ditch Plains, a laid-back West Village fish shack. The fuss-free menu features creature comforts like lobster rolls, fish and chips and chilli. The “fish shack” theme plays out in complimentary oyster crackers and a cup of taffy but the steely space feels far from a sha...
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7 January Restaurant Openings (Colicchio and Sons, Recette, RBC Coffee)

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 4, 2010, 8:14 am
For the first time since I’ve started these Restaurant Opening reports, we had a slow month. Rather than feverishly tracking Grub Street and Tasting Table reports, I was able to take a breather last month, and I don’t think I’ve missed anything. Despite fewer openings, many new quality spots o...
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Barley with Walnut Pesto and Kalamata Olives

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Feb 1, 2010, 8:00 am
For my Tu B’Shevat feast on Saturday, I decided to go beyond the plethora of fruit and go-green with a vegetarian dinner. I find myself constantly excited by the recipes on 101 Cookbooks, and I had plenty of creative vegetarian recipes saved to make a full meal. I’ve modified Heidi’s Arugula P...
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Tu B'Shevat (Celebrating Trees, Fruit and Wine)

Erika S. posted an article on Strum Erika - Jan 29, 2010, 10:51 am
OK folks, it’s time for a little culture. No matter what faith you are, we can all learn something from the beautiful holiday of Tu B’Shevat, which begins tonight. It is a holiday fit for foodies (as most Jewish holidays are) because we consume a plethora of fruit and wine. Tu B’Shevat honors ...
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