Byron Walden's NYT Saturday crossword reminded me of the best Onion Rolls ever. Ratner's on the Lower East Side, 138 Delancey Street. They are no longer available because Ratner's closed. I did a drive-by today. The old location is now a Sleepy's mattress store.
The puzzle also clues "not Kosher": TREF. The clue has been used six times before. Ratner's was strict Kosher. It was also a favorite of the gangster Meyer Lansky. I once ordered Bacon and Eggs and the waiter wanted to take away my basket of Onion Rolls.
Then , I remembered this book by Don Delillo. I have tried reading it about five times. I'll give it another go. Delillo also wrote Great Jones Street, which happens to be a small side street in NOHO.
Restaurant Week Summer 2008 is coming July 21 -25 and July 28 - August 1. A great tradition continues and a chance to have a three course lunch for $24.07.
Greenmarket Update:
I spoke with the staff at Sycamore Farms, Middletown. Corn should be there next weekend. Terhune Orchards advises that Peaches should also be available for the Fourth.
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