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The Banh Mi is “all the rage” in NYC right now thanks to recent New York Magazine and NY Times features. I decided to try one of the “non traditional” suggestions in the recent New York Magazine article and boy, was I in for one TASTY TREAT!
Restaurant: Num Pang Sandwich Shop – 21 E. 12th St., NY NY 212.255.3271
Website/Menu here: http://www.numpangnyc.com/menu.html

Above: Hoisin Veal Meatball (w. jasmine rice, basil, stewed tomato) Banh Mi ($6.75), Grilled Corn with Chili Mayo and Coconut Flakes ($2.25) and Blood Orange Lemonade ($2.50). (Three tiny asian-looking trees courtesy the fancy florist for my office)
This sandwich rocked my late-friday-don’t-want-to-be-at-work socks off. The flavors in that tasty sandwich were incredible. Not traditional, but seriously amazing. The tender veal meatballs, fresh cilantro and veggies, and that chili mayo – DAMN! It seems pricey, since most Banh Mi’s run about $3.50 or less, but it was worth it. The corn was also good, but I was filled up on just the sandwich (Hey, I’m tiny). But I couldn’t resist, I love a corn-on-the-cob especially when there is some delicious sauce slathered all over it. The lemonade was also good, but you could live without it.
Next time I will try the peppercorn catfish. Mmmm.
If you’re headed there you can get it to go, or eat upstairs. It’s near Union Square on 12th b/w University and 5th Ave. Look for the line of people and you’ll be set.
Food is so good coming in that most people rarely think about it’s exit voyage. Or perhaps they only consider the necessity preventative measures. You know like nobody wants to drink too much coffee before they get on the plane or eat a spicy, greezee meal before their date with that special someone. But I personally like to think of all the great upcoming bowel movements I’ll be having when I eat a well balanced diet! And so I’d like to now present to you a recipe that will focus not on a delish taste sensation but instead on your pee pee. Let’s have fun with what goes in the potty!!!
You will need a juicer and these things for juicing:
BEETS! some Carrots! and Apples to make it taste good and juicey!

Juice those things! I typically do 2 beets, 1 carrot, 2 apples (cored)
And the entree shall include:
ASPARAGUS

Lightly steam these with some butter and salt/pepper to taste but be careful not to overcook! nice and crisp, that’s the ticket! Put an egg on it! Delicious!
Wasn’t that delicious and nutritious too? A pile of crisp asparagus stalks MMM! and some tasty beet juice to wash it all down. Now we wait. Perhaps a cup of coffee or some beer will speed the process………………………………………………..
DING! TIME TO PEE PEE! Isn’t it horrible? Aren’t you terrified? The beets have stained your pee red and the asparagus is well known for that terrible roadkill odor it produces in your pee pee. It’s like peeing carrion. It’s like peeing real gore. Are you dead inside? Haha! MAYBE! Aren’t you disgusted? You’ll freak so bad you’ll forget to wipe! Show that pee to your mom, maybe she will take you to the doctor and then you don’t have to go to school today because your insides are rotten. Feed this recipe to your unsuspecting friends and enemies! They will be confused!
Tell everyone that your pee pee brings the scent of DEATH because it will be true. It will also be funny because in the same area you can create life.
Wow look! My mom will be so proud! She always told me I was, but now Paper Magazine thinks I am beautiful too! Check it out at your nearest magazine vendor selling Paper magazine, the one with Katy Perry on the cover, or visit this link:
http://www.papermag.com/?section=article&parid=3201
I am even more pumped to be featured along side my very good friend and fellow artist, Bad Brilliance!
Here is a very dark and weird video we made together a while back ago with our good friend Josef Kraska who shot and edited this together, on a cold and rainy day. It involves making a chicken wing stuffed condom cake in the microwave topped with a CD egg.
Have a nice day! Love, Thu


