Articles tagged food
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When The Butcher Cries: A Visit to an Organic Halal Slaughterhouse

By Humera Afridi | February 21, 2013 | Open City

A river of dark, red fluids frothed and pooled over drains. Men in green T-shirts scrubbed the floor with brooms as wave after wave of water washed away the sacrificial blood.

The Dosa Hunt Continues: ‘Use Your Hands! Be One With the Dosa’

By Sangamithra Iyer | October 19, 2012 | Open City

Amrit Singh, Vijay Iyer, and Ashok Kondabolu on how to eat (and dip!)

The Story Behind Great Taste’s ‘Five Dumplings for a Dollar’ Deal

By Anelise Chen | October 3, 2012 | Open City

This Sunset Park eatery is known for dishing up the best dumplings in New York City. So why is its owner, Mr. Chen, barely breaking even?

Momofuku Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi: “The Raw Octopus Is Worth the Trek”

By Katherine Zhang | August 15, 2012 | Open City

The creator of Crack Pie shares her fave outer borough eats.

Nimboo Paani: Spiced Limeade

By Humera Afridi | August 14, 2012 | Open City

A zesty cocktail of lime juice and water.

Red Rice Wine: Chinatown’s Artisanal Homebrew

By Anelise Chen | August 13, 2012 | Open City

The scarlet tonic is often portrayed as the city’s modern-day moonshine. The reality? It barely counts as booze.

Jackson Heights Greenmarket: “So Many Accents!”

By Humera Afridi | July 23, 2012 | Open City

A stroll through the busiest—and most diverse—bazaar in Queens.

The Vegan Marshmallow

By Sangamithra Iyer | June 25, 2012 | Open City

Fluffy, sugary, and animal-free.

Tasty Worship at Flushing Temple

By Sangamithra Iyer | June 11, 2012 | Open City

Fill your plate with South Indian vegetarian specialties, like dosai layered with chili and coriander chutney and served with a mash of seasoned potatoes.