Hazelnut glazed
The donuts are big and fluffy, not to mention delicious! It was so good that I ate about 3 of these babies and I'm a pretty small girl who eats like a bird. They use fresh fruit for the glaze and filling, and believe me, it makes a really big difference! The peach glazed that I ordered had a very subtle peachy flavor that just lingers in your mouth begging you to take one more bite. The Blackout, which is a chocolate cake doughnut with chocolate pudding in the middle, is unlike any cake donuts I have ever had. It tastes just like a chocolate cake and I had to fend off my boyfriend, who doesn't like cake donuts, from taking it from me.
This is a must visit for anyone who travels to New York. The donuts are a little pricier than what you're used to, but it's worth every penny!
Next, Pommes Frites:
This is another place I saw on the Food Network, Pommes Frites is a small little, mostly takeout shop that sells only one thing: pommes frites aka french fries. What makes this place unique is the 25 sauces that you can get with your fries; sauces such as Pomegranate Teriyaki Mayo, Peanut Satay, Sweet Mango Chutney Mayo, and Irish Curry are just a few that caught my attention.
PoutineThe fries were very thick and crispy, but I don't know if it's because they're double fried or maybe ours were fried a little too long, the inside was a little bit dry. In my opinion, I think the fries that I made at home tasted better, but that can very much just be a personal taste issue. The garlic mayo was different but good, my boyfriend enjoyed it more than I did because he's more of a mayo person than me.
The poutine was quite tasty though. For anyone who doesn't know what poutine is, it is a Canadian comfort food that has french fries topped with fresh cheese curd and brown gravy. The gravy helped with the slightly dried fries, and the cheese curds was somewhat rubbery and squeak against the teeth when bitten into, which was pretty fun for me to eat. I know it's sort of strange that cheese would squeak, but I learned from my Wisconsin trip earlier this year that the squeaking of the curd is a sign that it is fresh and good.
Even though Pommes Frites did not make my definite go back list, I would still recommend my friends to check it out since they are quite unique and is worth a try as my taste could be very different from yours.
And lastly, Gray's Papaya:
We went to the Midtown branch at the corner of Eighth Ave. and 37th St. and ordered the "Recession Special" which consists of two hot dogs and a drink that costs $3.50. For me, Pink's hot dog in L.A. is still my favorite, but you can't beat the price at Gray's Papaya, unless you go to Costco. The hot dogs are smaller and thinner than what I'm used to, but it's full of flavor and snaps when you bite into it. And don't get me started with the papaya drink. I really didn't think I would like the papaya drink, I would eat fresh papaya, but it really wouldn't be my first choice for fruit, however, the papaya drink was so goooood. It was light, refreshing, a little frothy on top, it's no wonder they're famous for it.
If you ever decide to check it out, be advised that this is not a restaurant and you won't be able to sit down to eat your dogs. It is open 24/7 so it's a great place to go for your midnight munchies or after a fun time from partying at the clubs.
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I've been to Pommes Frites before. I believe it's an attempt to recreate the very delicious Belgian Frites. I lived in Germany in High School and went to Belgium often. There was a stand that sold French Fries and they were awesome. The most delicious fries on the planet. The problem with the pommes frites store, imo, is that it emphasizes all the different sauces. At the stand that I went to in Belgium, they only had mayo and ketchup. The Pommes Frites fries aren't as good, you're right.
I've seen several recipes online for Pommes Frites, but when I make them Belgium-style I do the following: (Warning, it's a lot of work, but SOOOOO worth it)
Cut the clean potatoes like thick french fries. Boil them in salted water... not too long, not too short. Drain and dry. Cook in oil in medium heat. Remove from oil after a few minutes (maybe 2... they shouldn't be brown), before serving, cook in high heat until it's the shade of brown you want. SO GOOD!
Ann, thank you for the comment and the yummy recipe. I make my fries in a similar way, but I haven't tried boiling them in salted water before. I would soak them in cold water for about 20 minutes, dry them and toss them in some corn starch, then continue the same cooking method you do. Next time I make fries, I'll try boiling them in salted water, too.
That donut sure looks good. If it's better than Krispy Kreme's glazed donut then I must try it! Thanks for the EC Ad space :)
thank you for the words you left in my blog..it really helps since i need a lot of encouragement about that exam...It's a step for me to continue my college...
and like what I've said..i don't like Krispy Kremes or donuts because it's sweet..i love spicy foods...i'd love to try the fries though...
I'm a homesick transplanted New Yorker -- and now a hungry one, too. I love Pommes Frites!
Ok, now my mouth is watering. I'm especially keen on trying one of those donuts. It looks so delicious! And I'm not even a big fan of donuts!
Ah..the Papaya Gray. I've seen that on the travel channel. Very nice concept. One customer called it her 'balanced diet' because she got her protein, fat and carb in the hotdogs and her vitamins and fibre in the fruit smoothie. Hmmm...makes sense.
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