New York Street Food » South Florida http://newyorkstreetfood.com The Best Street Food in New York and Beyond Tue, 22 May 2012 18:31:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 MY MOTHER-IN-LAW WILL HAVE THE GOAT BRAIN CURRY http://newyorkstreetfood.com/1042/my-mother-in-law-will-have-the-goat-brain-curry/ http://newyorkstreetfood.com/1042/my-mother-in-law-will-have-the-goat-brain-curry/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:07:21 +0000 admin http://newyorkstreetfood.com/?p=1042 Usmania

Usmania, a restaurant serving authentic Pakistani street food recently opened in Plantation, FL, in an area known primarily for its retirement villages.  My grandparents used to live nearby in Sunrise years ago, and my in-laws are only about 20 minutes away.

The thought of my mother-in-law eating haleem is quite amusing.  According to the restaurant reviewer John Linn, haleem “combines slow-stewed beef shank with lentils and wheat, and after hours of cooking, the mixture resembles a kind of meat porridge — thick, sticky, and gelatinous.  It’s not exactly goat brain, but the smooth and piquant meat paste is definitely a textural challenge for Western palates.”

She could always try nihari, one of Pakistan’s national dishes. “The hearty meat stew is hugely popular at breakfast, sold by street vendors in train and bus stations. Usmania’s version is rich and thick with bits of shredded beef shank permeating the gooey sauce. The kitchen gives you a little bowl with fresh lemon slices, minced ginger, and cilantro to sprinkle in, and doing so makes the bold, spicy curry taste even brighter.” [Broward-Palm Beach New Times]

Next time we visit relatives in Florida, Usmania is on the list.  I’m sure my mother-in-law would be fine with the chicken tandoori or seekh kebabs, even though it would be great fun to order the haleem for her.

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Swanky's Low and Slow Barbecue - Lake Worth, FL

Swanky's Low and Slow BBQ - Lake Worth, FL

In Lake Worth, FL (near West Palm Beach), Swanky’s Low and Slow Barbecue has sandwiches made with pulled pork that has been cooked for 30 hours.  Next time I’m in South Florida, have to give it a try [Broward-Palm Beach New Times]

Roli Roti Truck - SF

Roli Roti Truck - SF

A rotisserie truck :) in San Francisco.  Midtown Lunch has the mouth-watering pictures and descriptions of Roli Roti, as well as a few other worthwhile places for street food in SF [Midtown Lunch]

Rick Bayless' Xoco in Chicago

Rick Bayless' Xoco in Chicago

Jaunted, one of my favorite travel sites, catches up with Mexican food chef Rick Bayless in Chicago, where he opened a restaurant serving Mexican street food.  No reservations and crazy lines for lunch and dinner, so you might want to try breakfast  [Jaunted]

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