AlwaysLearning: Regional BBQ Primer

The Hungry Goat — June 12, 2009

Hill Country’s Beef Ribs

In honor of the summer and all the BBQ we intend to eat this weekend at the Big Apple BBQ Block Party, we’ve compiled a BBQ primer for you that details many of the varied types found across the country, their cuts and traits, their typical sauces, sides, serving styles and cooking methods.

Most importantly, we have included the restaurants and dishes in New York where you can find many of these different preparation styles.

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AlwaysHungryNY: Ultimate Derby Dining

The Gluttoness — May 01, 2009

The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. When you think about it, aside from those tea sandwiches, the Derby is actually a respectable culinary occasion— the race only lasts two minutes and most of the time celebrating it is done while wining and dining in fancy garb. Even if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs for the festivities, you can still throw on your over-sized sun hat and dine like you’re there. Get dolled up and head over to Eleven Madison Park for its upscale Derby Party or, if you start itching to break out of the gate yourself, head over to Johnny Utah’s party and take a spin on the mechanical bull. For the ultimate Derby meal, we’ve cited New York’s best renditions of three Kentucky classics— Mint Juleps, Kentucky Hot Browns and Derby Pie.

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