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Master of None’s Eric Wareheim is a Master of Wine

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Eric Wareheim is a funny fucking guy. His gangly, goofy looks have propelled his comic adventures into SpaceX territory on groundbreaking shows like “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”, while his endearing kookiness has helped make season two of “Master of None”, Aziz Ansari’s Netflix hit, an absurdist journey of deranged sanity and brolicious indulgence. Wareheim is truly silly, …

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Caveat Brings “Intelligent Nightlife” To The Lower East Side

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The still somewhat quaint, Callery pear tree-lined Clinton Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side has served as an ongoing case study in urban advancement since the early nineties when it transformed from a drug-swirling hotbed to niche culinary destination. Molecular gastronomy pioneer Wylie Dufresne’s wd-50 led the gentrifying charge in many ways, but it was the restaurant’s late 2014 closing …

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Everything Is For Sale!

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It has been said that the pleasurable sensation one gets from eating great food begins not with the mouth but with the eyes. If that is so, then La Mercerie, a new French boîte on a quiet cobblestone street in Soho, will have you feeling good the moment you walk in. One might say that this is by design, because …

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Swiss Wine Valais Loves New York hosted by Gregory de la Haba, Billy The Artist, Anthony Haden-Guest and Raul Zamudio

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uiet Lunch Publisher Gregory de la Haba hosted the Swiss fête of the season Thursday evening at Castle Fitzjohns Gallery on the Lower East Side where luminaries of food and wine gathered en masse to frolic with art world denizens and celebrate the tastes of Switzerland and the unveiling of the new, artist-designed labels for Les Vins Du Valais.  Swiss Ambassador André Schaller …

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The Pie Hole. | Soft Shell Crab with Saffron Aioli.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you’re looking for a fun recipe to try out this weekend, we have the perfect one. Our photog—and resident Wolfgang Puck—Onaje Scott has been playing around with a tasty dish and finally submitted the blueprint. This Soft Shell Crab with a Saffron Aioli is a staple dish for any seafood lover. Photography by Onaje Scott. Ingredients CRABS …

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The Pie Hole. | Perennial Pernil.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]he holiday weekend might have come and gone but there is no reason to stop eating good. Our very Kareem Gonsalves of Stone Diesel recently made a delicious pernil and couldn’t wait to share this recipe. It is kind of recipe that you invest time in and the results are savory and everlasting.   Ingredients. 8-10lb Pork Shoulder …

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The Pie Hole. | Steak with Herb Butter.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]here’s nothing like a good steak but even the most delicious steak can use a little help—that’s where the herb butter comes in. This recipe is pretty easy and it comes with a tasty sidekick. Try it! Photography by NaShish Scott. Ingredients. 3 Tbs. | unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 Tbs. | snipped fresh chives 1 Tbs. …

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The Pie Hole. | Mexi-corn.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]is the season to be barbecuing! We’re already testing some recipes here at Quiet Lunch and our first successful creation comes from our photographer Onaje Scott. Based off a traditional Mexican corn recipe, this delicious Mexi-corn recipe should be a hit and any BBQ. Ingredients. 1/4 cup | mayonnaise 1/4 cup | sour cream or Mexican crema 1/2 cup …

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The Pie Hole. | Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken by Creme da la Crumb.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you are craving something sweet and spicy, Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken may be right up your alley. Made by Tiffany of Creme de la Crumb, this dish is inspired by Asian cuisine and could give your local take out joint a run for its money. Get the Recipe!   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …

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The Pie Hole. | Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Ice Cream Bars by Love & Zest.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you can’t stand the heat, get in the kitchen. And if you need some motivation, these Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Ice Cream Bars by Kristina of Love & Zest should be enough. Campfire taste with Eskimo pie results, this treat is a delicious way to cool off.     Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …

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The Pie Hole. | Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Aioli by Cake n’ Knife.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]oday’s recipe comes Meghan of Cake n’ Knife. Meghan prides herself on making dishes that are delicious and, most of all, straightforward—this Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Aioli is just that.     Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

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The Pie Hole. | Jerked Sriracha Roast Pork Tacos with Kiwi Salsa Verde by Lady and Pups.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]s it Tacos Tuesday or Taco Thursday? Either way, we could care less because there isn’t a day in the week that isn’t suitable for eating tacos. Today’s tasty taco recipe comes from Lady and Pups. These Jerked Sriracha Roast Pork Tacos with Kiwi Salsa Verde is a delicious unification of culinary culture, bringing the heat from various parts …

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The Pie Hole. | Easy Baked Chicken Egg Rolls by Seeded at the Table.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]oday’s recipe comes from Nikki Gladd at Seeded at the Table. These Easy Baked Chicken Egg Rolls are not only easy—hence the title—but they are also healthy. Because they are baked and not fried, you don’t have to feel guilty when you wolf them down by the fistfuls.   Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

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The Pie Hole. | Quinteassentials. |x| Alberto Seveso.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]n search of a new look, Cheshire based tea company Quinteassentials recently teamed up with artist Alberto Seveso. Quinteassential needed a look that matches their exclusively designed blends and who better to collaborate with than Seveso, an artist known for his exclusive aesthetic. Each design is meant to engage the drinker on multiple sensory levels. Visit Quinteassential today and …

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The Pie Hole. | Mini BLT Wedge Salads by Damn Delicious.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]ankering for the taste of a BLT but haunted by the carbs? These Mini BLT Wedge Salads by Chungah of Damn Delicious are a good way to have your BLT and eat it too.     Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

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The Pie Hole. | Spinach and Garlic Spaghetti with Pecorino.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]oday’s delicious recipe comes from Lindsay of Love and Olive Oil. Lindsay is one half of a happy cooking duo and together with her significant other, Taylor, the two conjure up tasty dishes that don’t hurt the wallet. Spinach and Garlic Spaghetti with Pecorino is a fast and simple dish that easy to make and even easier to eat. …

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“THE HOLE PUNCHER” | HAYLEY MCCULLOCH.

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he hole puncher was a heavy steel manually operated thing, lacquered in flashy red enamel. I sometimes preferred it to toys. Maybe it was reminiscent of a mini Ferrari, a glossy candy apple, the made up lips of a Hollywood starlet. Cast ergonomically, it provided a satisfying fit in the palm when cradled in the hand. It was made to remove two small …

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Getting to Know Vino with Sean Raymond.

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Like in many craft industries, in the world of fine wine, there are certified specialists. For le vin, they are sommeliers. A sommelier, (pronounced /ˌsəməlˈyā/) or commonly referred to as a wine steward, is a trained wine professional, who normally works in fine restaurants and specializes in all aspects of wine service, including food pairing. Unlike a wine waiter, this …

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The Pie Hole: Too Chilly for Chantilly?

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We know, spring came a year ago, and Old Man Winter is now the old weird guy at the party, but we thought today’s featured recipe would make you forget your Indian Winter blues. Poached from the legendary Julia Childs, we actually found this Cantilly Aux Framboises recipe on Sprinkles Bakes. Chantilly Aux Framboises. Ingredients. • 1 1/2 pints fresh raspberries …

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The Pie Hole: In a Crabby Mood.

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Tim Vidra of E.A.T. has done it again, this time with a delicious 5 Cheese Artichoke Crab Dip. Just double the ingredients for any get-together and watch everyone commit mass suicide over how delicious this recipe is. 5 Cheese Artichoke Crab Dip.↓ Ingredients.↓ • 8 oz cream cheese brought to room temperature • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt • 4 …

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The Pie Hole: A Tribute to the Gods.

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The world didn’t end on December 21st, but the end could very well come after everyone is thrown into a permanent food coma. Today is both National Pancake Day and World Nutella Day… Now, if that last sentence did not resonate with you or at least cause to leap through a plate glass window out of sheer joy, you have …

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The Pie Hole: Tell Old Man Winter That It’s Squashed.

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It’s colder than a polar bear’s toenail outside, so we went looking for something that would warm us from head to foot. Initially, we though a sack of mozzarella sticks from White Castle would do the trick, but we had a feeling that we could find something far healthier. Poached from The Greedy Gardener, this Winter Squash Soup recipe is …

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The Pie Hole: Seeing Things Through Strawberry Colored Glasses.

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We know, we know, winter is still in full swing, and the signs of spring are a long way off–but when we saw PBS Food suggest a Strawberry Lemonade recipe by Jenna Weber of Fresh Tastes, we began daydreaming of fresh flowers and warm breezes. Consider it premature, but the groundhog did predict an early spring. Maybe this Strawberry Lemonade will come …

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The Pie Hole: The Real Deal Cerealfield.

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Our last recipe suggestion was artery clogging, but today’s selection is healthier than Mother’s milk–in fact, the may go together… but we wouldn’t suggest trying it. Poached from Sarah over at My New Roots, this Real Deal Cereal recipe is a good source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and complete protein. It’s also gluten free! Be sure to visit My New Roots …

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The Pie Hole: Excuse Me, Did You Just Say ‘Beer Cheese’?

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Today we have a recipe that is going to blow your genitals right out of its socket! Now, before we go into the recipe, we must warn you. If you perfect this recipe, you will die from obesity before your next birthday–we mean it! You should only try this recipe once a year, anything more will result in a life-long …

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The Pie Hole: A Match Made in Foodie Heaven.

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It’s been a while since we have gone perusing the interwebs for a delicious recipe. After the food monsoon that was Thanksgiving, we have ironically found ourselves back in love with everything edible–and just in time for Christmas. Instead grossing people out by offering them fruit cake, how about you gross them out with something far more delicious! Poached from …

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The Pie Hole: Baked Little Piggies.

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And this little piggy made for a real treat. These Piggy Breads make for a delish gift for your friendly cubicle mate or a high sodium gift for your annoying neighbor. How schmancy will you sound when you present them with a ‘moufflet?’ Meaning soft bread in French, it’s all in the presentation. So take your moufflet and become that ‘Suzy …

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The Pie Hole: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice.

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Although summer is clearly hanging on by a pinkie toe, we know that Old Man Winter will be kicking down our doors any day know. So, as a commitment to our fall friendliness and winter preparation, we decided to feature a delicious Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate from Shelly at Cookies and Cup. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate.↓ Ingredients.↓ • 2 1/2 cups …

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The Pie Hole: Angry Macaroons.

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Angry Birds Macaroons.↓ We stopped by The Cookie Fairy again and came across a recipe that practically made us squeal. Okay, that segue was a little eager but these Angry Bird inspired macaroons will make you say some crazy things. To get the full recipe → click here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …

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The Pie Hole: Post Pump Pleasantries.

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We’ve got a good one for you today. Poached from Fit Men Cook, this recipe for sweet potato-couscous & dried orange cranberry mini-cakes topped with mashed mixed berries on fresh Kale with Hoisin glazed salmon sounds extremely difficult to say (and read) all at once but you’ll probably get over that once you try it. It is supposedly a great post-workout meal! Sweet …

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The Pie Hole: You Say, Tomato; I Say, Sun Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese with Fresh Basil.

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Winter is on the horizon and for all of you who have the luxury of owning a basil bush, we have the perfect recipe that puts that soon-to-be wilted basil to use–and the directions are as easy as cake! Sun Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese with Fresh Basil.↓ Ingredients.↓ • Fresh Basil • Mozzerella • Bread • Butter Directions.↓ First, slice bread …

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The Pie Hole: A Mongolian Supper.

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Prawn Thai Curry Tagliatelle.↓ We’re still on a Thai kick, venturing  to Mongolian Kitchen for a delicious prawn thai curry tagliatelle recipe to try this past weekend. Came out pretty well if you ask us. Ingredients.↓ • 1 tsp Thai Yellow Curry Paste • 1 tsp garlic puree (or minced garlic cloves) • 1/4 tsp turmeric • 100ml coconut cream or thick coconut milk …

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The Pie Hole: (Thai)ed Together.

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Usually we feature recipes that we have yet to try and we let you, the reader, journey through the process with us. But today is a different story. Today we have a recipe that we actually had the pleasure of trying — we even have pictures! Thanks to We Are Never Full, we’re on a Thai kick this week. Crispy …

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The Pie Hole: Custard’s Last Stand – Most Likely Not.

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With the days of summer now behind us, we can now delve into the more savory and hearty foods that warm our soul the most. Today’s recipe comes from Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez and feaured a reinvention of the classic Japanese egg custard—chawan mushi—with creamy corn and crab. Steamed Corn Custards with Crab.↓ Ingredients.↓ FOR CUSTARD • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) …

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The Pie Hole: The Great San Gennaro Pigout.

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For decades, New York City has enjoyed the lights and sweet aromas of the San Genarro Festival. Held annually since 1996, the 86th Feast of San Genarro has become a key indication of fall, bringing with it games, merriment and, most of all, delicious foods. Hungry tummies roam the selected blocks of Little Italy following their noses to whichever food …

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The Pie Hole: Lady Lavender.

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Although it’s fall, these next few days will still have a taste of summer on its lips; and so can you, if you follow this recipe to the tee. Borrowed from Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny!, this recipe will give you the Indian summer that you deserve. .↓ Ingredients.↓ • 2 cups water • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 cup agave nectar (or …

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The Pie Hole: Cupping Season.

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Coffee Cake Cups.↓ Now, these have to be the most adorable treats we’ve ever seen in our damn lives. Poached from The Cookie Fairy, this recipe looks complicated and guess what, it is — but not as complicated as it seems. With a little elbow grease and caramel glue, you can be impressing your cake addicted friends in no time. …

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The Pie Hole: Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

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Beach weather is practically over and done with and it is now time to get fat to avoid freezing to death in the winter. Yep, your yearning for the warm sun of yesterseason will soon be nullified by invitation of fatty comfort foods and hearty beverages (cheeseburger shake, anyone?). In an attempt to get a jump on the predicted gorging, we took a look …

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The Pie Hole: No Snack Leaf Behind.

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We hate to be a bummer but summer is taking its last breath and it’s time to rake in some tasty fall goodies. Made with store-bought piecrust dough, these leaves can filled with chocolate, peanut butter chips, jam and cream cheese, or chocolate chips, walnuts, and mini marshmallows, whatever you like! Autumn Leaf Pockets.↓ Ingredients.↓ • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon of water • Prepared …

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The Pie Hole: A Different Kind of Traitor.

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Here’s a great recipe to try this weekend. Poached from The Aimless Chef, this recipe sees an Asian spin on a breakfast classic. Instead of our usual boring recipes where you have to read, we fetched an easy step-by-step video from The Aimless Chef himself! Japanese Eggs Benedict.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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The Pie Hole: Cheese It!

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Today’s Pie Hole recipe comes from Yammie’s Noshery. Ooey and all sorts of gooey, these cheese buns look as if they just might rival Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay biscuits. We know, it’s blasphemy but at least try the recipe and decide for yourself. Peeta’s Stuffed Cheese Buns.↓   Ingredients.↓ • 1 cup warm water (probably somewhere between 105º and 115º. I just get …

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The Pie Hole: Stacking Panda Bread.

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What’s cuter than a panda? Fucking panda bread, bitch! We haven’t tried this recipe yet but we’re hoping that it’s just as delicious as it is adorable. Ingredients.↓ • 3 cups Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour • 2 1/2 tbsp sugar • 1 cup milk w/ 1 egg yolk (both should total 1 cup together) • 3/4 tbsp salt • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened • 1 tbsp green tea …

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The Pie Hole: Let the Shrimp Out of the Bag.

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Spaghetti Alla Chitarra With Mixed Seafood Baked In A Paper Bag.↓ Quiet Lunch is big on innovation but we’re even bigger on not having to wash the dishes after a good home cooked meal. Thankfully we found a recipe that manages to blend the best of both worlds. For those of you who may not know of the method, the …

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Buy You A Drink: A Night with Gentleman Jack.

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Everybody hates Mondays. But sometimes a good after work drink will soothe away the stress with the work day. We were at a swanky restaurant in New York City’s Meat Packing District for an exclusive tasting of the iconic Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s. We sat down and got treated to the history, process, and perfection that goes into making a bottle …