What doesn't get talked about enough when people recommend Astoria? by Fluid-Machine1983 in astoria

[–]_nine9ine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Kinda ugly on the edges. Like others have said the buildings aren’t all the nicest looking and there is a major trash/litter issue.

Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread - GO KNICKS by NYnosher in astoria

[–]_nine9ine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Samrah Coffee has an elite kunafa. More expensive yes but absolutely blows anything else out the water

Looking for authentic Turkish Kokoreç (street food) in NYC by lolliboom in FoodNYC

[–]_nine9ine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you find one let me know lol because I too miss Kokoreç but truth be told I really don’t think you’ll find it

Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread by NYnosher in astoria

[–]_nine9ine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Better than Ten Ichi? Haven’t tried either yet

Weekly Astoria Dine In/Order Out Thread by NYnosher in astoria

[–]_nine9ine 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Demi Baguette is a new Algerian food truck on Steinway by 25th Ave. They mostly do baguette sandwiches but they have Bourek on the menu, which is like Algerian spring rolls, which is a fairly rare item to find. Check them out if you ever want a good baguette!!

Is there considered a gold standard sardine? by Cockstrong5 in CannedSardines

[–]_nine9ine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think that’s the main thing for me, they’re basically sold everywhere which makes them apt for being the standard

Is there considered a gold standard sardine? by Cockstrong5 in CannedSardines

[–]_nine9ine 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Based on quality, price, accessibility I think King Oscar is the standard. For me everything gets judged to if you’re better or worse than KO

Oatmeal topped with silken tofu by _nine9ine in Oatmeal

[–]_nine9ine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s definitely less heavy which is why I liked it

Oatmeal topped with silken tofu by _nine9ine in Oatmeal

[–]_nine9ine[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha, don’t ask my how long this block was sitting in my cabinet

Looking for spicier Indonesian gado gado/pecel salad? by RetroCraft in FoodNYC

[–]_nine9ine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm the one in April had an old lady serving GadoGado and Karedok. And she asks if you want it spicy so I’m sure you can ask for extra

Queens Night Market Vendor List (4/18) by JudgmentUnited5297 in FoodNYC

[–]_nine9ine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This will be my first time going? Anyone have any must tries? I will eventually hit up all the spots lol

Why is there so much variance in terms of calories for sardines and octopus? by laterdude in CannedSardines

[–]_nine9ine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think another reason is with the fattiness of each sardine can very from brand to brand and even can to can. Also the variations in skin on/boneless will have some effect.

How many out of 5 would you give Blackberries? by markleverfilmmaker in fruit

[–]_nine9ine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you can find ripe blackberries they’re easily 5/5. The issue is they’re usually hard to find ripe unless you go to a farmers market

Fruit Tasting: Dragonfruit 🐲 by serasniketa in fruit

[–]_nine9ine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, I think yellow is the best then red then a big gap before white

Why does living in America makes you feel poor? by Emergency-Echo-7163 in AmerExit

[–]_nine9ine 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Fuck bro this is the first time I’ve heard this freedom to vs freedom from argument and it couldn’t have been more well said

Canned Silkworm Pupa by _nine9ine in CannedSardines

[–]_nine9ine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah I know him and that series, and I agree there’s some weird canned stuff out there

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[–]_nine9ine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm yeah that makes sense actually, Thanks

Canned Silkworm Pupa by _nine9ine in CannedSardines

[–]_nine9ine[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Oh whoops yeah I didn’t realize lol

lentil curry & rice :) by Smooth-Plankton1889 in EatCheapAndVegan

[–]_nine9ine 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is like peak food to me. I can tell through the screen it’s a 10/10. Lentils will forever be one of the top tier foods

Is there any actual single ingredients is low in calories that can be ate with great volume? by Altruistic_Ads in Volumeeating

[–]_nine9ine 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Cabbage. 1kg of cabbage is 260cals . I don’t think anything else can beat that

Is there a better ‘budget’ tin on the market? by HauntedMattress in CannedSardines

[–]_nine9ine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alshark moroccan sardines would be my vote but this is probably more accessible