My Quest

This blog is the tale of my quest for home-made, low-salt, traditional, rustic and innovative cuisine. Special attention is given to restaurants and food suppliers in special locations, such as locally owned farms, farmer's markets, walkable people places, water view properties and to properties of notable architectural merit. Restaurants and inns are considered in light of sustainability efforts as well, and noted with a green apple for special efforts to conserve and sustain.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Blue Pig, Croton on Hudson

This adorable shack offers delicious home made soups and lunch specials as well as ice cream.
One can eat there with the friendly servers offering advice for a first visit, or take soup or ice cream cake home. Of course ice cream fans may already know about it, but for others it is certainly worth a step inside!
http://thebluepigicecream.com/

Tofu House, Hartsdale, NY

So Gong Dong Tofu
Known to us as "Tofu House", this Korean restaurant offers sizzling cast iron pots of tofu and bi bim bop options galore. A favorite appetizer of ours is the scallion pancake, served crispy and delicious.
I like the bi bim bop with spicy pork, and usually have the leftovers for a next day lunch. The hot tofu casseroles come to the table boiling.

The servings are plentiful and the service quick and relaxed. One of the few options for a meal under $15 which comes with vegetables and small plate appetizers, as well as hot barley tea.
http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/January-2014/So-Gong-Dong-Tofu-So-Gong-Good/