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Tiny Urban Tidbits #1

April 23, 2010 by Jennifer Che 12 Comments

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Baked Alaska at the Oceanaire

I’ve decided to start a series called Tiny Urban Tidbits where I share with you some insights, “tidbits”, or just random encounters from the week.  I carry my camera with me everywhere I go, and I love capturing photos of interesting things that I discover.  These may include new dishes from a restaurant that I’ve already reviewed, updates on what’s going on locally, or encounters I’ve had in the kitchen.  It could even include a beautiful sunset, a funny sign, or just stuff I find amusing.  Think of it as snapshots (literally!) of my weekly experiences with food – intertwined with stories, of course.
Baked Alaska
A beautiful dessert that resulted from a dramatic presentation (see above) at The Oceanaire.
Salad Nicoise
Will Gilson changes his menu at The Garden At the Cellar frequently.  We go here all the time because it takes us less than 3 minutes to walk to his restaurant.  Here is his recent creative interpretation of the very traditional French salad, Salade Nicoise.
New Muqueca
Muqueca in Cambridge (another one of my favorite restaurants) recently moved to a bigger space right down the street.  They now serve alcohol and have a slightly expanded menu.  The ambiance is still charming (although not quite as intimate as the old space) and there is a lot more seating.  The service is still a bit slow, but the food is just as fantastic.  Prices have gone up a bit, probably to account for the new space and the liquor license.
TeaEggBearsBunnies
I learned that tea eggs and Japanese egg molds don’t work that well together . . .
Sweet Melon
Had a refreshing fruit that reminds me of my childhood. Anyone know what fruit this is?

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    April 23, 2010 at 7:09 am

    Wow, that baked Alaska is impressive! My husband and I are big fans of the Oceanaire… especially the shellfish platter. We might need to order dessert the next time we go!

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  2. Chocolate Shavings says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Those action shots of the baked Alaska are just beautiful!

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  3. Sean says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Ahhh!! That’s the Korean melon I used to eat all the time when growing up!!

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  4. Guest says

    April 23, 2010 at 10:26 am

    Hi! I think the fruit is the Korean melon. I tasted it when I was in Korea last year.

    http://sleepwalkingintokyo.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/korean-melon-%EC%B0%B8%EC%99%B8/

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  5. jamieofalltrades says

    April 23, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    I’ve made baked alaska before but it’s not nearly as cool!

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  6. rachelapuyan says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    It is a korean melon.

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  7. carine says

    April 24, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I ‘ve never eaten baked alaska before..how is it taste like?

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  8. tinyurbankitchen says

    April 24, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    carine – the inside is a layer of cake and a few layers of ice cream. On the outside, it sort of tastes like toasted marshmallows. It’s very good, and I’d highly recommend trying it here, if nothing else, for the awesome presentation!

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  9. Memoria says

    April 25, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    I’ve never tried a Baked Alaska. This one looks amazing!! Great photos.

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  10. christinefreshlocalandbest says

    April 26, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    I like that you experimented with the tea eggs and Japanese egg mold. It sounded like a great idea!

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  11. carolynjung says

    April 26, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    That baked alaska is so dramatic looking! I’ve only enjoyed that dessert once in my life. And it was quite memorable, even if it wasn’t nearly as spectacular as the one you had. 😉

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  12. lesliebelkner says

    April 27, 2010 at 10:28 am

    this is sooo fun! love your blog!
    from a fellow cantabridgian with a tiny urban kitchen

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