Thai Son

One recent afternoon, I went to meet up with James of The Eaten Path and another friend for some barbecue, but due to unforeseen circumstances (they were closed to clean the smoker), we wound up wandering Jackson Heights before we decided on pho.  We walked into Thai Son, which wasn’t crowded… which is my friend TC’s favorite place for pho.  We often argue with each other over whose pho place is better, mine – Pho Bang – or his, Thai Son.  The menu was pretty straightforward, so I ordered the dish that most closely approximated what I order at Pho Bang [...]

Raja Sweets & Fast Food

After the first time I went to Ranger BBQ, Noah and I decided to wander into a nearby store that promised kulfi, a type of Indian ice cream.  Something in the pastry case caught his eye, so he also picked up two cookies.  I think these were pistachio – I wound up trying a little bit, and it was chewy, nutty, and tasty.  I don’t know that this was something I would go out of my way to pick up for myself – if you really like pistachios, though, this might be to your liking.  (Perhaps Noah will chime in [...]

Legends Bar: The Ranger Texas BBQ

About a month ago, the master of all things BBQ himself – James from The Eaten Path – asked me if I’d like to join him and some other food folks for lunch at Legends Bar: The Ranger Texas BBQ (hey, you look at that sign and you tell me what the name of the place is!).  After trying unsuccessfully one Tuesday afternoon – the bar is open, but the smoker is cleaned on Tuesdays, so no ‘cue – we returned on a Friday to feast. From the outside, Legends looks like any other sports bar in the area might.  [...]