Archive for the ‘Chris’ Lunchbox’ Category
Politics of Pierogies
There really is no bad pierogie—that’s one of the best things about the dainty ethnic foodstuffs—they’re always tops. Pierogies make great meals. They make great desserts. They’re wonderful conversation pieces and are sublime for first dates. And pierogies are always in season, whether it be the dead of winter or the sunny days of summer. Beach season is upon us, dear eaters. Bathing suit season is here. A solid dumpling heavy in starch and marinated in butter will surely bring you joy out among the sands.
Egg Salad Miracle
My God you have no idea. Shasta never tasted so good.
I lift halves of an egg salad sandwich on whole wheat over and over again to his mouth. He scoops each bite with his lips, chews and swallows. Pauses. Scoops chews and swallows. Pauses. Scoops chews and swallows.
Gonzo at Gonzo’s
Craving a quick, quality meal after a sunny, tick-laden expedition through the beach dunes behind the Jones Beach U.S. Coast Guard Station, some friends and I stumbled across Gonzo’s Mexican Grill on Merrick Road in Bellmore on the way back home.
Sushi Fix
My general rule of thumb when it comes to Japanese restaurants: When you find a good one, stick with it.
Opa! Commack’s Greek Village Does It Right
Long have I yearned for the shores of the Mediterranean; the ancient ruins of Greece; the pastures of the Cyprian countryside, where goat and sheep milk mix to form a cheese that grills but does not melt.
One day. For now, I take comfort knowing my hunger for the region’s cuisine can be satiated right here on Long Island.
Combat Rock
I’ve never served in the Armed Forces but I’ve always respected those who have.
Both my grandfathers fought in World War II. Pop-pop was a Seabee.
