Cravings: Craving

Chicken Biscuit

by Celia Cheng
September 19th, 2007

PIES-N-THIGHS [CLOSED]
351 Kent Ave
@ S 5th St
347-282-6005
$

The chicken biscuit at Pies-n-Thighs is rich and probably artery-clogging, as most yummy Southern foods are, but it’s undoubtedly worth it. A thin chicken breast cutlet battered and deep-fried in buttermilk, breadcrumbs and hot sauce and placed in a biscuit spread with honey butter and hot sauce, Pies-n-Thighs chicken biscuit is a gift to this world. I’m gnawing on my fingers just describing it. As much as I have cravings, this one makes me feel like a heroin addict. I might start convulsing if I don’t get another fix soon.

Posted in American , Brunch , Chicken , Williamsburg

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Chicken Soup w/ Herb Dumplings

by Celia Cheng
June 28th, 2006

BOUCHON BAKERY
10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor
@ 60th St
212-823-9366
$$

Chicken soup as it should be. The broth is a pure but strong consommé, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The carrots, celery and onions are soft and melt in your mouth, and a hint of fennel adds to the flavor of the soup. Little poached herb dumplings accent this work of art. Your tummy will be thanking you for the pleasure afterwards, but it will also be asking for more.

Posted in American , Chicken , Soup

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Homemade Chicken & Wild Mushrooms Tortelloni w/ Truffle Oil

by Celia Cheng
March 29th, 2006

VIA EMILIA
47 E 21st St
(B’way & Park Ave)
212-505-3072
$$

I am always drawn to dishes that include truffle oil. Via Emilia’s homemade tortelloni is no exception, but it’s not just the truffle oil that makes it good. The combination of ingredients and the homemade preparation make it a real winner — it’s delicious. Another down-to-earth, easy-to-miss, great Italian eatery on Park Avenue South. It’s the best option in the area by far.

Posted in Chicken , Italian , Pasta

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Totto Soup (Chicken Soup)

by Celia Cheng
February 18th, 2006

YAKITORI TOTTO
251 W 55th St
(B’way & 8th Ave)
212-245-4555
$$

Yakitori Totto is a chicken specialty restaurant. Besides the signature chicken skewers that range from chicken skin to chicken cartilage to chicken butt, the chicken soup is phenomenal. Light and rich at the same time, this chicken soup differs from the Western concept of chicken noodle soup but offers the same type of comfort. Don’t forget to add the sesame seeds into the soup to enhance the aroma.

Posted in Chicken , Japanese , Soup

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Basil Chicken

by Celia Cheng
February 18th, 2006

PAM REAL THAI
404 W 49th St
(9th & 10th Ave)
212-333-7500
$

This dish is one of those dishes that’s kind of off the menu. You can order basil chicken and get the regular big chunks of chicken as you do anywhere else. However, ordering basil chicken Thai style is requesting to have ground chicken instead of the tasteless chunks normally served. The ground chicken absorbs more of the spice and basil flavor, making this dish tastier. Don’t forget to ask for a fried egg on top. This is how the Thai really eat chicken basil with rice.

Posted in Chicken , Thai

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