Smuckers Uncrustables

Does Smucker's need an introduction?  Yeah, *that* Smucker's.  The company that makes likely the most well known generic jelly and jam in the US. Ok, moving on.  Yes, Smucker's.  It turns out they also make life even easier for you, if making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is too much work.  Particularly if you dislike crusts. Let me introduce you to ... "Uncrustables". "Smucker's has discovered a new way to seal homemade goodness...

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Momofuku Noodle Bar, NYC

Ah, the Momofuku empire.  You've read about other experiences I have had with it, like at Momofuku Nishi last year for Korean Italian, with insanely tasty butter noodles.  And of course all the visits to  Milk Bar, the chain of bakeries featuring shockingly good cookies, amazing soft serve ice cream, and cakes and truffles.  I still haven't been to Fuku for the fried chicken, or Ko for an extensive multi course menu, or Ssäm...

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Takeout from Din Tai Fung, Bellevue

When I travel for work, I often get exhausted with dining out, and I'm usually crazy busy actually doing my job.  By the time dinner rolls around, I just want to do something easy, solo, ideally back at my hotel, and then get back to work.  Did you think all my business travel was ... glamorous? If I have a hotel with any sort of facilities for preparing food, I'll just go to the grocery store, particularly when I find a high quality one nearby. ...

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Luke's Lobster

Luke's Lobster is a fast casual chain known for its lobster (and other seafood) rolls.  They are known for working with fisherman directly (e.g. no middleman, saving costs and ensuring quality), and for very simple preparations, no filler or additives. It started in New York in 2009 and has been spreading fast.  We don't (yet!) have one in San Francisco, although that is about to change.  It has been on my radar though because of the great reviews,...

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