Like every six-minute-abs commercial we need a good “before picture,” so here it is… The old Snooty Pig walk-in cooler floor and the grime that goes with it. This place is gonna need some work. Aloe Blac’s singing our theme song these days. Speaking of which, we’re offering naming rights to the 99%. Back …
Identity Protection
We are quite sure one of these things is illegal… If it isn’t the public consumption then surely the deep-frying in the rain is a punishable offense. Either way, this guy is dedicated to crispy little morsels and Genny Cream and a little rain isn’t going to stop him, whoever’s Brudder he may be. …
So Into Provenance It Hurts
We care so much about the damn produce in this joint we even do our frying in the garden. Source: Old H+F Blog
Today's Results
Tostones (double-fried plantains) in Corning, NY. We are pretty excited about that! We haven’t decided what sort of delicious seasoning they will sport, but we are sure they will be served in a brown paper bag, much like the Tall-Boy cans of Bud-Heavy straight out of the ice, all cold ‘n refreshing. …
69 W. Market Street, Corning, NY
If it weren’t for lawyers and landlords we would have been open last Tuesday, but what can you do? We need space and we have it! 69 West Market St, Corning, NY! It is a diamond in the rough, complete with golf-shoe holes in the hardwood and 50-year-old Utica Club cans in the rafters, …
Tito's and Whip-Its
Now that’s a desk worth sitting behind! Vodka, digital scale, “Whip-Its,” what more do you need…to infuse spirits? (Taking the precious bodily fluids from fruits and vegetables and forcing them on the spirit of our choice.) Look for original iSi infusions at Hand + Foot! Source: Old H+F Blog
Sugarsnap Martini
Results are in: Sugarsnap martini in Corning, NY. A beverage best consumed while watching someone else mow your lawn. AND for folks from Portland (either one): that pea shoot was completely free range too, raised it in the garage on nothing but sunshine, PBR, and Ira Glass podcasts. Source: Old H+F Blog
Cheever Tag
First things first. Need to say good bye to NYC? Who better to say it than John Cheever? Source: Old H+F Blog