The Vitals: the spot: Salt and Time 1912 E. 7th St. Austin TX 78702 the eats: Butcher's Burger the bucks: $11(with cheese) the full nelson: the best burger I have had in years . . .
I've been reading Aaron Franklin's book about steak recently, and it got me fired up to splurge on a premium steak. Not just a Filet Mignon from Whole Foods(ps I think filet is overpriced and not close to the best) but a steak carefully sourced from a local farm. I'm fortunate to have two butcher shops here in Austin to fulfill that request. One is walking distance to me. The other serves The Salt and Time Butcher's Burger, the best burger I have had in years. (more…)
The Vitals: the spot: Better Half 406 Walsh St. Austin TX 78703 the eats: Better Half Burger the bucks: $10 the full nelson: A respectable burger that's a real deal at happy hour
One trend that cannot be denied is that restaurants aren't getting cheaper these days. A more promising trend for people like you and me are restaurant concepts that merge counter service with high quality food. If you have been keeping up with Bang for your Burger Buck, you saw that Sixth and Waller fits this bill with a nostalgic burger built with quality ingredients. Better Half is another such place with a burger that becomes a real deal during happy hour. (more…)
The Vitals: the spot: Tompkins Square Bagels 184 2nd Ave or 165 Ave A NY NY the eats: Bagel with Lox Deluxe the bucks: $13 the full nelson: an East Village Bagel Breakfast fix
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The Vitals: recipe: Prime Rib Holiday Dinner difficulty: Easy. Seems intimidating but the technique is nearly fool proof with the right equipment. health rating: indulgent. It's the Holidays after all. time: Prime Rib: 4 hours including cooking time and prep. the roast has to be seasoned the night before. Mashed Potatoes: 30 min. Creamed Spinach: 30 minutes
Cooking turkey is a big fat pain. There I said it. And this is coming from a guy who literally did a Thanksgiving cooking demo a few weeks ago. Maybe that's why I was burnt out on the idea of more poultry for the Ultimate eating holiday but I have always been one to change things up for Thanksgiving. In years past I have had fun with cornbread and sausage or bacon and oysters when it comes to the stuffing game. And I am a big fan of dry brining though for my Thanksgiving demo I did a wet brine with a Mexican twist. Still, even with all the tips and tricks I have accumulated over the years, no roast turkey recipe can compare to the ease and glory that is the Almighty Prime Rib. This is how to absolutely nail it + a few recipes for sides. (more…)
