After a long day of suit shopping for the incredibly difficult-to-fit boyfriend at Macy’s, on Thanksgiving weekend, I was in need of some immediate, delicious, comfort food. I’ve been meaning to go to La Viola for years, and, having only ever heard mostly wonderful things, had even recommended it to friends without a visit (I [...]
Archive for November 30th, 2008
30 Nov
Nan Zhou Handdrawn Noodle House
I’ll go to Chinatown any time, but a Dr. Dog concert located just up the street at the Starlight Ballroom gave me a convenient excuse to convince friends to visit Nan Zhou Handdrawn Noodle House. Nan Zhou has been on my “to visit” list for months now, and did not disappoint. It’s small and has [...]
30 Nov
Thanksgiving Love Feast Rolls
Each year I celebrate Thanksgiving with a group of college friends, most of whom have families far away in the Midwest. We’ve been getting together for so many years that, by now, we all have our own traditional dishes that we bring to the potluck. I’m on rolls. Depending on how much time I have, [...]
