Annie Chun’s Sushi Wraps and Rice Bowls give you easily steamed sticky rice in approximately two minutes and thirty seconds—and they are fantastic! The rice comes out in a perfectly sticky texture that can be crafted into any number of dishes. Eat the rice plain, or with a bit of soy sauce and a sprinkle [...]

A few weeks ago I went to Silent H, Williamsburg’s newest Vietnamese hot spot, with my Senior Culinista Josie Gordon. Nearly everything on the menu was enticing; it was packed with summer rolls, beef, and lemongrass chicken. The appetizer selection was crowded with street foods. We started by ordering the Shrimp Street Toast and the [...]

In 2005, I traveled to Madagascar, where I lived for nearly five months. I wish I could say that I had a good reason for wanting to go, but really, I just liked the idea of living in a totally opposite condition from Manhattan, where I’d lived for two years at that point. The purpose [...]

Mercat’s been a long time coming—and the place is so packed, you’d think people have been lined up since Mercat said they’d be opening (wasn’t that March?)—but the exceptional fare and inviting ambiance prove that it’s well worth the wait. Sit at the bar and do not miss the Buñuelos De Bacalao (cod fritters), the [...]

Bob’s Red Mill is doing a whole lot more than just offering alternatives to humdrum flour. These days the all-organic grain company is bringing delicious cake mixes to the envro-conscious home baker. The Dish recently tried the Apple Spice mix, which was devoured by the TDD team in under an hour. Two eggs, water, and [...]