The Spoonies Awards 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and like me, I’m sure many of you are fooded out…although, that leftover pie sitting there is lookin mighty fine. Sorry, I digress. So, today, no recipes or reviews or photos that will make you feel obese. Instead, it’s time to cast your VOTE for the first annual Spoonies!
What, you may ask, are the Spoonies? The Spoonies are Lick My Spoon’s homage to the very best, the most delicious, the most unique and awe-inspiring food establishments. These are the places that you kind of don’t want to tell anyone about because then the secret would be out. These are your must-go places when you have friends in town and want to show them what eating is all about in your town. These are the spots you hit up when you have the craving for that certain dish that only they can give you the way you want it.
So spill. Tell me, what are the spots you love and why? Please limit your nominations to establishments in NY and SF. Winners will be announced the first week of January, and winning establishments will receive their very own Spoonies Award (it’s going to be a gold, wooden spoon you can mount…very chic).
Spoonies Categories:
Best Brunch
Best Burger
Best Coffee
Best Cookie
Best Date Spot
Best Dim Sum
Best Fried Chicken
Best Gelato
Best Hidden Gem
Best Mac n’ Cheese
Best Pizza, Deep Dish
Best Pizza, Thin-Crust
Best Splurge
Best Sushi
Best Sweet Tooth Fix
Best Use of Pork
Best Vietnamese Sandwich
Best Xiao Long Bao
(Feel free to suggest a new category as well!)
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Best Brunch – The Crepe Vine, Church at Market. Outdoor seating in nice weather, and there’s always enough to take home in a to-go container!
Best Coffee – Blue Bottle, Hayes Valley. There aren’t words… this place makes a bad day at work instantly better.
Best Date Spot – Twin Peaks (when there’s no fog). Bring your milk, kahlua and whipped cream, sit on the stone fence and watch the city view from afar.
Best Dim Sum – Mayflower, Geary and 27th. The absolute best for your money. Their taro balls are to die for!
Best Mac n’Cheese – “Home” restaurant – Market and Church. Absolutely rich and creamy.
Best Pizza, Deep Dish – PATXI’s in Hayes Valley. Hands down the best Chicago-style pizza west of Chicago.
Best Splurge – Absinthe, Hayes Valley. Two words: Beef Cheeks.
Best Sushi – Sushi Zone, Market at Octavia(ish). There’s always an annoying wait, but it’s worth it!
Best Sweet Tooth Fix – Miette Candy story in Hayes Valley. Candy-covered almonds and fancy sweets from around the globe! Also – they have about 25 kinds of black licorice.
i still stand by kebab factory for hidden gem
Kaethe: awesome recos! thanks! i’ve had miette on my list to try for awhile now. good to know you second it.
LMP: ah yes, will have to get there when i head back to ny for the holidays. mmmmeatballs.
i love your blog! i found it through a post on facebook. here are my nominees for NYC (mostly):
Best Brunch – 7A
Best Burger – In and Out (SF)
Best Coffee – Sunburst Espresso Bar
Best Cookie – Levain Bakery
Best Date Spot – Veselka or Tamarind (low key or fancy)
Best Dim Sum – Jing Fung (food is ok but love the atmosphere)
Best Fried Chicken – KFC
Best Gelato – Sundaes and Cones (ice cream)
Best Hidden Gem – Via Emilia
Best Mac n’ Cheese – S’mac
Best Pizza, Deep Dish – CPK? (Not sure it exists in NYC…)
Best Pizza, Thin-Crust – Posto
Best Splurge – Gramercy Tavern
Best Sushi – Sushi Lounge (cheap!)
Best Sweet Tooth Fix – Pinkberry
Best Use of Pork – Momofuku Ssam Bar
Best Vietnamese Sandwich – Thai Me Up
Best Xiao Long Bao – Congee Village (otherwise Din Tai Fung in Taiwan)
Amelia: hi!! so glad to hear from you
love your nominees. i am so with you on momofuku’s best use of pork. And i had no idea that congee village had XLB — you should try their salt and pepper pork chops next time you’re there…mmmm!