BY Clay Larroy
Traveling is the kind of activity, which almost all the people love. For someone it
is an opportunity to relax and abstract from everyday busy life. For others it
is interesting to observe the
way people of other cultures and
mentality live. Some people consider it to be the best way to have fun and
always try to visit as many clubs, pubs, restaurants and cafes as possible for
their wallets and time limits.When you want to plan a vacation contact
me!
Tomorrow, Your Town
Restaurants in the Big Apple set the food trends to
follow
By Sherri Telenko
Long before Samantha, Carrie,
Miranda and Charlotte graced our T.V. screens, Manhattan in New York City was
the definition of decadence, especially around a table. For decades, the city
has played host to some of the best restaurants in the world. Restaurateurs
volley to attract globally-trained chefs whose status’ rival Hollywood
celebrities. Food trends are born here; culinary creativity is celebrated. So
it’s no surprise that NYC is one of the destinations local restaurant players
go for inspiration.
Indeed, Manhattan is all about what’s new, and nothing stays the
same for long. Eating in New York City is like previewing what will be coming
soon to restaurants closer to home, modified of course to reflect gentler
tastes. So, if you’re heading to the city that doesn’t sleep, here’s a weekend
strategy that should save you some time hunting for those talk of the town
eateries.
Remember dining is one experience
that can’t (or shouldn’t) be rushed in Manhattan. A real New York dinner is an
investment, reservation time is an approximation and all restaurants worth
stopping at are equipped with bar seating for table waiting. Pre-dinner
cocktails unique to each establishment are mandatory. But when you get your
table, do like the people before you. Take your time, relax and indulge. This
might be the only time you sit down for longer than a New York minute.
Lunch, however, is another story. The mid-day meal is about
getting a table immediately, skipping drinks and eating quick and fabulous food
- then getting back to the pulsing pace of Manhattan before someone else snaps
up all the designer-label bargains at Sims, Century 21 and Daffy’s.
Lunch options are many, so here’s a suggestion. Combine two
uniquely NewYork experiences and head to Soba Nippon at 19 West 52 nd Street
only a few paces off the beaten shopping path.
Soba Nippon is all about noodles - Soba specifically. Noodle
bowls have been a staple of food courts in big cities for a while, but the
major difference here is quality and flavor. Soba noodles are 80 percent
buckwheat and 20 percent regular wheat. These particular noodles are made in
the restaurant from buckwheat grown on the owner’s farm in western Canada.
Soba noodles must be prepared and presented properly. In a
review posted proudly in the restaurant window, the New
York Times food critic recommends these dishes be served cold
and plain. Rest assured - it tastes better than it sounds. Served on a flat
basket, the pale brown noodles have a smooth al dente texture and should be
dipped in the fish and soy sauce next to the plate. Then add scallions and
wasabi to taste. Slurping is not only appropriate, it’s encouraged.
If nutritious carbs (and a compact sushi bar) aren’t enough to
attract you to Soba Nippon, then maybe this is: season two, episode 14 of Sex in the City, Sarah Jessica
Parker playing Carrie Bradshaw participated in an ill-fated date with Oz and Law & Order star Dean
Winters at this counter. In a seat next to Carrie, he utters the deal-breaking
joke, ‘sake to me,’ that makes Carrie cringe. But that’s no reflection of this
establishment, which is ‘soba worth it.’
REFERENCE
SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well,
if one has not dined well.”
Live life and travel often,
the more you travel, the more memories you create!
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