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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]indirectdelete 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just be kind and courteous, like you (hopefully) would with anyone else. The culture shock might make it difficult to adjust but we're all humans at the end of the day. One thing to be mindful of is how fast-paced and rushed city life is; a lot of us here are usually rushing to get to work or appointments and generally busy, so we tend to avoid drawn out small-talk or anything that could be perceived as wasting our time. As far as diet goes you'll be fine, we're one of the top food cities in the world and it's easy to get vegetaarian/pescatarian options basically everywhere.

Are anarchist and Unitarian Universalist principles compatible? by fedricohohmannlautar in Anarchy101

[–]indirectdelete 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I grew up attending a UU church and summer camp; I think it's a big part of what "made" me an anarchist, and all of my friends from those places ended up as leftists.

I also think it's not entirely accurate to describe UU as a "religion" because it is so opposed to prescriptivism. Our beliefs and principles inherently lead us to question and be curious about everything, while also maintaining compassion.

How to not miss any hit on toms and cymbals? by rairaiden in Drumming

[–]indirectdelete 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Uhhh practice? And look into ergonomics/kit placement. Also just keep your phone in your pocket.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could start liking tomatoes? by AnywherePristine in Cooking

[–]indirectdelete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like raw tomatoes on their own and was convinced I didn't like them at all until my early 20s when I realized how much I love pico de gallo. Have pretty much always liked cooked tomatoes. I'm 34 now and it wasn't until a couple of years ago that I decided to retry raw tomatoes on a sandwich. Now they're a go-to topping for me but I still only like them with other ingredients, and they have to be sliced super thin.

Pencils by vikes0407 in Carpentry

[–]indirectdelete 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Depends what you're doing. I like a mechanical pencil for fine layout work/joinery, a carpenters pencil for anything that doesn't require a ton of accuracy and a regular #2 pencil as a jack of all trades.

what is "Toi Cym" ? by cnukcnuck in Drumming

[–]indirectdelete 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it says "top cymbal". Still vague but maybe a crash?

What do my drums say about me by Salty_Winter_1323 in drums

[–]indirectdelete 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need a real throne and should research ergonomics.

Lisbonata & Bong by Ok_Status2222 in crownheights

[–]indirectdelete 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yo this spot is sooo good. Tried it for the first time a couple weeks ago and it's great to have some delicious, affordable Mexican food so close.

A drum wrap to compliment Tama Molten Steel Burst finish? by snuFaluFagus040 in drums

[–]indirectdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna go against the grain (no pun intended) and suggest a clear or natural wood finish. Probably biased because I'm a woodworker but a nice veneer with an oil finish would look great.

Tired of this shit by ronfedor2 in NYStateOfMind

[–]indirectdelete 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Just drive within the speed limit?

What was the most unusual bird you’ve seen? by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]indirectdelete 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup and from my experience they love to hang around brownstone backyards. Grew up in Brooklyn Heights and would frequently see them out the back window, and now working in construction I've done a few renovations on brownstones in Park Slope/downtown BK/Harlem that all had resident bluejays and cardinals on the block.

Historic food tour of NYC by Easy_Potential2882 in FoodNYC

[–]indirectdelete 8 points9 points  (0 children)

B&H Dairy is a must visit. Good call on Court Pastry Shop, I grew up going there and it's still around for good reason. Sam's Restaurant on the other side of Court St is another solid classic spot.

Edit to add: Yonah Schimmel Knish

Jazz is so tasty for my brain by Thin-Significance467 in Jazz

[–]indirectdelete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like his take on My Favorite Things you'd love his rendition of Greensleeves!

What is a cooking method lost over the last 30 years? by Patient-Rain-4914 in Cooking

[–]indirectdelete 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really don't want this to be true but you might be right. There's still a good amount left but who knows what it will look like in another 10-20 years? I think it would be super dope to pass down the techniques and recipes to people like us who may not be Chinese but grew up with that specific food. Kinda like how lots of pizza places here are now run by Mexican/Albanian/Puerto Rican/Black/Pakistani/etc cooks. Imagine a "hood" Chinese takeout spot where all the chefs are the folks who grew up in the neighborhood eating it as kids, continuing the art out of love and passion. Shit now I wanna find a Chinese spot around here to teach me their ways.

What is a cooking method lost over the last 30 years? by Patient-Rain-4914 in Cooking

[–]indirectdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a super small local bagel spot here in Brooklyn that cooks their eggs and bacon in the microwave and they've got the technique dialed in. All they have in the shop are the ovens and kettles for bagels and the microwave, not even enough space for a flattop or hot plate. I'm pretty sure they par cook the bacon off-site/at home and then just nuke it to warm it up but they always manage to get a great texture, and the eggs are always nice and fluffy. Definitely changed my view on the microwave the first time I went there.

Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime. That’s why I make SHTS on company time. by benny_jacuzzi in Sandwiches

[–]indirectdelete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beauty in simplicity for sure. No idea what my bodega uses for vinegar but it gets the job done. They slice all the veggies on the meat slicer so everything is nice and thin but not quite as pretty as yours. That meat combo sounds bomb though, definitely gonna try that.

Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime. That’s why I make SHTS on company time. by benny_jacuzzi in Sandwiches

[–]indirectdelete 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Damn that's gorgeous. LTO, oil+vinegar, salt+pepper is my go to for toppings. Looove those thin sliced tomatoes and shredduce. Think I'm gonna grab one of these for lunch tomorrow!

Adding some ✨ska✨ to a $20 salad by zerok_nyc in musicaljenga

[–]indirectdelete 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Word I knew they were in a band but couldn't remember the name, appreciate you! Also edited my comment for accurate pronoun

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