Eating In Translation

Kerala Masala Hut

The housemade pickles are excellent, the mango especially.

"Takeout can eat up your savings"

I'm all for fiscal prudence, but the 6 percent rate of return employed in the "Feed the Pig" ad campaign is overly optimistic. The campaign also doesn't speak to dollars spent on ingredients or the opportunity cost of time spent preparing meals. See a fuller (and more recipe-inclusive) approach to calculating the savings of not dining out in New York.

"Takeout can eat up your savings"
Floral Park, Queens

Mumbai Xpress

It's an Indian grilled cheese sandwich, sort of.

Fiza Diner

The best of this sampler ($10), which included naan and a lettuce-and-onion salad as well as spinach with potato, rice, and tandoori chicken, was the chicken keema with potato and red pepper (I didn't catch the exact name) at upper left.

Tulip Bake Shop

A "New Year's cookie" with caraway seeds ($1.20) might have Dutch roots, I'd have wagered, but even the folks behind the counter weren't sure.

Usha Foods and Usha Sweets

The decorative silver foil is edible, too.