The 20 Worst Foods in America

Being from the midwest, I actually find it nostalgic to indulge myself in a little Chili’s or Outback sometimes. Pure kitsch. You can’t tell me that you didn’t have a good time at the Time’s Square Olive Garden or Red Lobster. There’s something about being so bad, it’s actually good. But looking at this recent analysis from Men’s Health, I might think twice about getting the bloomin’ onion. Some of these appetizers have 2900 calories! 200g of fat! I must admit, I would have thought the Chipotle Grilled Chicken Burrito would be relatively healthy. Anyone have favorites on this list? Suprised by the numbers?

Just In Time for the Holidays…Hot Dr. Pepper!

I came across this at Retro Thing. It’s hard to believe Dr. Pepper actually promoted this. The ad is from the 60s and I’m guessing it never caught on cause who wants a hot cup of sugared soda?! Anyone ever tried it?

I Heart Fage

I have a healthy addiction to this Greek yogurt. Just add honey and you have the best breakfast in town. Since it’s unsweetened, you can use it for other garnishes like replacing the less-healthy sour cream. Seriously, it makes other yogurts taste like monkey butt.

Anyone else share my love affair?

pic of the week – zagat recommended

for a change of pace, i’ve decided to deviate from our trend of artfully composed pictures under this series for a paparazzi shot. those “who love to eat” and enjoy reading up on the latest “hotspots” with “well executed cocktails” are familiar with tim zagat, the culinary/epicurean survey king. the surprisingly friendly gentleman busted his best zoolander with us at a recent zagat event.  so pimp of a shot, it almost trumps our previous one with depeche mode.

Fast Food | Ads vs. Reality

Great ongoing study here that compares pictured ads to actual fast food.  A couple come pretty close, but most are a far cry like this Whopper that looks more like a deflated tire than an actual burger. 

Eat a Burger

Hard to believe, but this month is coming to a close. Which reminds me that this month is National Hamburger Month. Yes there is such a thing and it just gives us another excuse to eat deliciously unhealthy food. Living in New York, we have a plethora of choices, and the debate of which is best is like arguing over the best way to get to JFK. Personally, I like Corner Bistro, not only because I’m a West Villager, but because they are not gourmet burgers, just deliciously juicy cheap burgers. Our boy Christian is partial to the Burger Joint (inside Le Parker Meridien hotel), and I’m sure Paul would be arguing that Paul’s Place in the East Village is the bomb. Not sure where Justin would stand on this one.

What’s your favorite burger joint?

crackerCAM-flushing, queens

crackerCAM was on location in flushing, queens for… dumplings? as a mecca of chinese cuisine, it should come as no surprise, but then again these weren’t your run-of-the-mill dumplings. the world renowned taiwanese dumpling house din tai fung, frequented for its juicy soup dumplings, set up shop in the flushing sheraton hotel for two weeks as part of its international gastronomic tour de force. in today’s world of complex and intimidating menu choices, it was comforting to see a simple checklist of dumplings and side dishes. sure, the selection ranged from juicy pork or red bean to shrimp shomai, but each was remarkably flavorful and skillfully prepared, that one couldn’t go wrong… even with the crab. so tasty, it was worth the deadly allergic reaction.