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A Huge Super Bowl and Ice Cream Fan, My Dad Just Missed Publication of My Book

Laura Weiss — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:17:48 +0000

Ice Cream

The galleys for my new book, Ice Cream, are here! Very exciting. But their arrival is tinged with sadness.

My Dad who died a few weeks ago was anxiously awaiting the publication of the book. He LOVED ice cream, especially chocolate. Here’s the dedication and a picture of him enjoying his favorite treat.

To my father, Edmund Simonds, whose love of ice cream inspired this book.

My late father eating an ice cream cone. Photo: Laura B. Weiss

Where to Watch the Super Bowl on the Upper West Side

Laura Weiss — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:25:05 +0000

Chicken wings are a popular football food. But they usually don't look this good.

The Super Bowl is coming—without the Jets, of course. Still, it’s kind of a national holiday. Bar and restaurant owners on the Upper West Side are offering up food and drink that you can mindlessly consume while watching 350-pound men pummel each other.

There are no rules when it comes to making food for Super Bowl fans, because they will eat almost anything, so long as they can pick it up with their fingers and wash it down with a cold beer. Here are some places to watch the game ( The Super Bowl is at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6):

– Blondie’s, 79th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway: If you’re looking for a real sports bar, you’ve come to the right place. It can get very crowded, so get there early if you want a seat.

– The Abbey Pub, 105th Street and Broadway. Expect a boisterous crowd.

– The Parlour, 86th street, just west of Broadway. A solid Irish pub.

– Bourbon Street, Between 79th and 80th Street on Amsterdam: Beer specials abound at this popular somewhat dive-y spot.

– Lanksy’s, 71st Street and Columbus: The Jewish-style deli is offering a $15 all-you-can-eat wings special, and beer specials for the games.

And for a non-Upper West Side experience…

– Central Bar, 9th Street off of 3rd Avenue. Good football crowds and tasty food.

By Avi Salzman and Laura Weiss

– Avi Salzman

Super Bowl Recipe: Southern Fried Popcorn Chicken

Laura Weiss — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:02:18 +0000

By Super Bowl week, my mailbox is flooded with recipes for snacks like this one for Southern Fried Popcorn Chicken. Chef David Kolotkin of The Prime Grill NYC, a kosher steakhouse in midtown, came up with this of-the-moment combo. In addition to its trendy reliance on fried chicken, it incorporates all the essential Super Bowl food groups—fat, salt, and barbecue flavorings.

Southern Fried Popcorn Chicken. Rob Loud Photography.

Let me know how you liked this recipe.

INGREDIENTS
1 qt oil for frying
1 lb chicken thighs, no skin, no bones
1 egg
3 tbsp Franks Red Hot Sauce
2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
3 tbsp butcher ground pepper
2 tsp kosher salt

METHOD:

1. Preheat oil to 375 degrees. I recommend using a table top fryer. Otherwise you will run the risk of a fire.
2. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces, about 1/2″ each.
3. Combine the eggs, hot sauce, and chicken and let the chicken marinate for five minutes.
4. Combine the flour, garlic powder, ground pepper and salt.
5. Take the chicken out of the eggs mixture and shake off any excess liquid. Place into the flour mixture, and evenly coat.
6. Gently fry the chicken in the fryer until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve with your favorite bbq sauce.