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There are several Indonesian food spots in Queens, but what better spot to try out a variety of dishes than an Indonesian food bazaar? A few weeks ago, we trekked out to Long Island City to the Masjid al Hikmah mosque. About a dozen booths were planted around what looked to be the mosque parking lot. Down the center, was a long table. That’s where we sat after roaming the booths and sampling several dishes. Our favorites? The fried tofu, a rice noodle and fish soup, and the fabulous fish cakes. Best to eat those the second they emerge from their bath of boiling oil. Photos by Laura B. Weiss
by Laura B. Weiss Who cares if there’s a half hour wait for barbecue or pint-sized cheesecakes? You’ve gotta love Smorgasburg for the scene, the food and the gorgeous views of the skyline. Extra bonus: if you’re not a Brooklynite and coming from Manhattan, take the ferry back from Williamsburg to Midtown. On a gorgeous day, the ride matches the food. Photos by Laura B. Weiss New Orleans ice cream lovers! Come to my book signing and talk, sponsored by the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, at the fabulous Creole Creamery We’ll be talking about NOLA ice cream history. Plus, I’ll throw in some fun facts from ice cream’s storied past as it evolved into the world’s favorite treat. Hope to see you there! Here’s the info: Ice Cream: A Global History Book Signing and Talk When: Wednesday, February 27 from 5 to 7 PM What: Book signing from 5pm to 7pm. Discussion at 6:00 Where: Creole Creamery (4924 Prytania Street) I don’t have to tell you that it’s freezing outside! So what better day to show this 1919 film about the arduous process of ice harvesting. Before refrigeration became widespread in the early part of the 20th century, the only way to keep foods like ice cream frozen was by cutting blocks of ice from nearby lakes and streams. This video chronicles the entire process—from the backbreaking labor involved in sawing through a frozen pond, to carting the ice to an ice house where it was stored. Thanks to Edward De Jesus for pointing out this film from the Prelinger Archives, San Francisco.
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