MitchW

Was it on CBS?

I think Chelsea Market is a much larger tourist draw, with the building it's in and with its location. Let's fact it: Essex and Delancey, or god forbid Broome and Norfolk, is not exactly 9th Avenue and one block away from 14th Street. Chelsea Market had also been well-established when covid hit; the market line basically opened and then god covided.

It's certainly quieter during the early part of the week, but never dead like downstairs often was/is. Not that there hasn't been some turnover upstairs either, but I think that was to be expected. You'd certainly think Nom Wah and Veselka and Burgers and Ippudo would draw some people, but no...

The entire Market Line doneski. I’m most concerned about Ends Meats.

Here's a slight disclaimer. I know the owner, who used to be chef at Cervo's way back when. He always wanted to make pizza (and sandwiches, basically). They opened in Williamsburg (he and another guy from Italy) like 7 years ago (?), and 3 months ago opened in the village. When he saw me and 2 friends from out of town come in, he came over, said hello, told us to sit down and said he was gonna make us a pie (I don't think he makes all the pies). The above was the result, and your actual result may vary. This specific pie ranked right up there with the best of Louie & Ernie's, the old Joe's, Luigi's, and yes Scarr's (which I occasionally find to be too heavy and too salty). It's not a coal oven place, so I will not compare it to Totonno's or Patsy's in E. Harlem. It's not Neapolitan, it's not Roman, it's not neo-anything - it's Nick's.

Recently, L'Industrie opened a 2nd location in Greenwich Village, on Christopher St. between Bleecker and Bedford. I think it just moved into a top position of NYC pizza rankings, certainly for this style of pizza and according to no one but me. Let's just say it's damn good.

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I always liked the Eyewitness Guides - the writers definitely had a snarky sense of humor, Brits that they are.

I haver a number of these as well, and I think I should do the same. Some of them literally have had specific pages removed, as rather than schlepping the whole book I would take out a section for say, a guided walk. And then shove that section back into the book when we'd get home. So not only are they old and outdated (and as you say, I know where the Coliseum is), but they're falling apart.

This is kind of interesting, regarding La Ciccia. Anyone we know been there lately? https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/sf-pasta-restaurant-17769532.php

My mistake - it was at the Pere Ubu show!

Chicken thighs (pre-salted and rested in fridge for a day) roasted with baby Yukons, carrots, and garlic. With a salad.

The cheaper one works.

Shoulder lamb chops (pre salted/aged for 24 hours in fridge), pan fried. Braised artichokes and celery. Basmati rice pilaf, braised artichokes and celery, lamb slices and lamb pan sauce.

Old Skool Italian: Baked ziti and broccoli rabe. Ziti was going to be a primi, followed by lamb chops and the greens, but sometimes you have to understand your audience, and what she might like best.

I’m happy to have seen him last year, at Le Poisson Rogue at the Bob Mould show…he was great. RIP

Sticking with Spain, cuz why not: Spanish rice with chorizo, mushrooms, green beans, onions, garlic, tomato, scallions. House-made stock, saffron, pimentón, etc. Somewhere in-between a soupy style and paella. Quite good, actually. Salad w/sweet onions, as we were often served in San Sebastian.

It doesn't pay enough. Mahomes earns more than that like every quarter he plays.

Olsen is very good. Romo’s a dope. But I guess people like listening to him due to how excited he gets. The less said about Collinsworth, the better. Troy is the best of the bunch.

Had I bet the over? I know the Lions covered - that's why the ref didn't throw a flag on the obvious late hit on Brock, forcing the 49ers to kick a field goal rather than getting the first down and scoring 7.

Man, I can't imagine how much fun it must be to watch sports with these issues on one's mind. In any event, there was a high probability that I was cooking dinner at home last night. I should've bet. Polenta with sausage and gravy. Endive salad with a bunch of anchovies.

Detroit might have won had their defense been able to stop the 49ers from scoring 27 points in the 2nd half. Thats the way the football bounces, however.

Thanks - until quite recently, I'd not done the pan pizza thing. While it's certainly a different style, it is much easier to do and get quality results, at least to this here cook.

I guess it was his kneecaps that got bitten.