Barney Greengrass: The Sturgeon King

An old friend introduced us to The Sturgeon King years ago. Since then, I can't visit the city without making the long trip to the upper west side for smoked fish. This meal will get you through the day if necessary, but I like to get there early so I can still have lunch.

This time I noticed other tables engaged in a ritual I've never seen before. While chatting, they were all hollowing out their bagel halves, making a channel. Next, the channel was filled with smoked fish, and the creme cheese was applied on top. Fascinating.

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Breakfast is Good for Your Brain

I'm trying to eat a great breakfast every day. In fact, I'd almost say I'm enjoying breakfast more than dinner lately. Lunch is a total write off when things get busy, so I'm going to focus on meals I can make at home – breakfast and dinner.

This is a great example of a 15-minute meal. It takes longer to brush your teeth than it does to scramble eggs, so no excuses. I think I've got this timed out perfectly. 

Fire up the Nespresso... cut the avo in half and arrange on the plate... add two strips of smoked salmon (sorry bacon)... start melting butter in the pan... drop a pod in the Nespresso and hit go!... crack eggs into the pan... next pod into the Nespresso... drop eggs onto plate... add cream to coffee... sit down and enjoy. That's not even 15 minutes.

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A salad so nice we ate it twice

Made this Martha smoked salmon Cobb salad the other night. And then made it again for lunch the very next day.

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Village Creperie

Saturday morning breakfast at the Village Creperie is a must, when in the Loo. Rob ordered a bottle of Quebéc sparkling cidre, and eggs rancheros. I had my favorite – smoked salmon eggs benny. Not shown, but equally enjoyed, a round of fresh-squeezed orange juice with vodka. And for dessert, an Americano with a splash of Baileys. Best followed by a nap, or a walk.

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