Local New Yorker Puts Kimchi on the Map

Lauryn Chun, maker of My Mother in Law’s Kimchi, a staple in NYC’s better food stores, has released “The Kimchi Cookbook”.

Based on Korea’s legendary condiment, Mother-in-Law’s kimchi has taken America by storm with its vibrant, versatile balance of flavor and just the right amount of spice. Making kimchi is the next frontier for anyone who enjoys DIY food projects, and homemade kimchi is a must-have for connoisseurs of the beloved Korean pickle. Lauryn’s new book goes deep into how to create a wide array of kimchi, and has gorgeous photographs.

Read the excerpt and recipes here.

 

Oysters, Lobsters, Po Boys, Oh My

It seems since this summer there’s no shortage of clam shacks and shellfish joints opening up in New York City. We’ve been starting to make the rounds, and the list is growing.

Littleneck opened a popular clamshack this summer in Gowanus, and has just started serving brunch.

L&W Oyster Co. opened a few weeks ago, on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, “Just post-storm,” Eric Lemonides, an owner, told us. “When we conceived of this [concept] we were on the beach, kind of in a vacuum, but now it seems we’re part of a zeitgeist”.  A happy one for us.

Kittery will open in Carroll Gardens next Tuesday, and their lobster roll has been getting advance press. With a New Englander at the helm of this ship, we’re especially curious.