When Larry Namer was growing up in Coney Island in the 1960s, his goal was to become a public-school teacher or work in city government. "That was the mind set then," said Namer, a graduate of Mark Twain JHS in Coney Island, Lincoln High School, and later attending Kingsborough Community College and Brooklyn College. While his mother worked for the city, his father drove a truck delivering Pepsi Cola to homes in neighborhoods like nearby Bensonhurst, and Namer would sometimes accompany him. "So, you know my parents, their whole thing was their children should get jobs in city government and retire at 65 and have a pension," he said
"Five cars is considered traffic in El Centro," jokes Mark Silva, owner of the new Gateway Gallery in nearby Ocotillo. "The town constantly seems to be on the verge of emerging."
Whether soft or hard, mild or strong, young or aged, plain or flavored, cheese is central to many gastronomies and cultures around the world. Global production is still on the rise to meet growing consumer demand.
The recipe for Worcestershire sauce was developed in response to a request from a nobleman returning from India during the British occupation, aiming to recreate an Indian sauce.
When the reservation-only supper club gets into full swing, the kitchen shifts from high-end Italian bar menu to full dinner service. Four pastas, including gnocchi dressed in lamb-tomato ragu and lasagna verde Bolognese composed of veal, pork, beef, and house-cured salumi will rotate through the lineup. Whole branzino and pollo al mattone are also on the table as options for these limited menus, and Dimo's Italian Specialities expects to complete two dinner services on those evenings.
Lisa Goodwin-Allen stated, "I can't wait to open the doors to Rosi, it's been a joy working with Stuart, Brendan and Jozef to help create my London home. Rosi is a restaurant where the menu is full of dishes you really want to eat, and the atmosphere is just as inviting. I hope Rosi will be embraced by Londoners, just as I have been."
Both pistou and pesto rely on superior ingredients and are traditionally made using raw elements to maintain their vibrant colors and flavors. Although some insist on using a mortar and pestle, modern methods are accepted too.