Get a $10 Gift Certificate for Bistro Les Minots

Bistro Les Minots is still in the spirit of giving, celebrating the New Year by extending a $10 gift certificate to all customers on their new a la carte menu.  Additions include impressive-sounding dishes such as a braised lamb shank, roasted mignon of pork, lobster ravioli, a seared red snapper and many others.  This offer is valid for another month, expiring on February 12th.  The discount applies to the entire table, no matter how big or small, which could make it a great deal for a romantic dinner for two.

Email me for the coupon if you're interested and I'll happily pass it along.  All you have to do is print it out and bring it to the restaurant.  Enjoy!

Bistro Les Minots - 47-16 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103
718.606.2535

N/W Train to 30th Avenue or R/V/G Train to 46th Street
www.bistrolesminots.com

Eleni's Cookies - Chocolate, Spice and Sugar For All

Cookies...yum, they're one of my favorite indulgences. I had the pleasure of sampling some delicious ones from Eleni's new "crisp" line.

Known mainly for decorative, special occasion sugar cookies, Eleni's also makes traditional cupcakes and cookies, which are quite good. Their new "crisp" cookie line includes the following nostalgic flavors:

Beyond Butterscotch, Choco-Toffee, Chocolate Chip, Ginger Snappy, Oatmeal Choco-Chip and Pink Sugar

They're all tasty but my favorites are the Oatmeal Choco-Chip and Ginger Snappy - the former because of its softness and chewiness and the latter because of its spicy flavoring and nice crunch.

Although Eleni's is sold in Manhattan, the cookies are produced in our neighboring 'hood, Long Island City. If you'd like to try them, I have a 15% off coupon that I'd be happy to extend to all my readers. Email me at critic@foodistanyc.com if you'd like one.

These cookies are lovely to enjoy if you have guests over or if you just want to munch on something sweet and comforting.

Eleni's New York - 75 Ninth Avenue (in the Chelsea Market), New York, NY 10011

212.255.7990

C/E/L Train to 14th and 8th Avenue

www.elenis.com