Halloumi Eggs, poached, with roasted halloumi cheese, olives, salad and za'atar pita
by Celia Cheng
August 16th, 2007
CAFÉ MOGADOR
101 St. Marks Pl
(1st Ave & Ave A)
212-677-2226
$
The Halloumi eggs at Café Mogador make the ideal brunch! Tired of eggs benedict and omelets? Two poached eggs are served on top of roasted halloumi cheese and roasted tomatoes. The dish comes with a little mesclun and za’atar pita. Halloumi is an indigenous cheese from Cyprus that’s salty and similar in texture to mozzarella. However, it doesn’t melt when cooked, so it’s ideal for frying, grilling or roasting. I recommend getting a side order of the “Moroccan sauce” — stewed tomatoes with garlic and jalepeno — and pouring it over the eggs! I’d also ask for some harissa (Tunisian hot sauce) if you want to spice up your dish. Brunch hasn’t tasted this good to me in… forever!
Posted in Breakfast , Brunch , Cheese , East Village , Eggs , Moroccan
Avocado on Seven-Grain Toast
by Celia Cheng
March 29th, 2006
CAFÉ GITANE
242 Mott St
(Houston & Prince St)
212-334-9552
$
Avocado makes everything taste better but when it’s the star ingredient, how does it fare? Pretty damn well. The way I describe this dish is that it’s a mound of avocado on seven grain toast with a bit of olive oil drizzled on top with a dash of pepper or spice. I have on many occasions made this at home, and while still a real treat, it’s just not the same as the way Café Gitane makes it.
Posted in Bread , French , Moroccan , Veggies
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Tunisian Rice
by Celia Cheng
January 18th, 2006
EPICES DU TRAITEUR
103 W 70th St
(Columbus & Amsterdam Ave)
212-579-5904
$$
Posted in Lamb , Meat , Moroccan , Rice
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