Comments on: Tuck Shop: The Great Aussie Bite http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/ NYC's Most Delicious & Affordable Food Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:55:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Update: Tuck Shop 2nd Location Will Open Tonight at 6PM | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-3688 Update: Tuck Shop 2nd Location Will Open Tonight at 6PM | NYC Food Guy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:33:13 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-3688 [...] Tuck Shop’s new 2nd location (115 St. Mark’s Place b/t 1st Avenue & Avenue A) will open tonight at 6PM and remain open until Niall, the co-owner, contractor and counter man, “drops.”  If you’ve never been to Tuck Shop’s original location (68 East 1st street b/t 1st & 2nd Ave) now you have no excuses. Get over there tonight after 6PM and eat some meat pies or try some delicious desserts.  Click here for NYC Food Guy’s food photos and recommendations. [...] [...] Tuck Shop’s new 2nd location (115 St. Mark’s Place b/t 1st Avenue & Avenue A) will open tonight at 6PM and remain open until Niall, the co-owner, contractor and counter man, “drops.”  If you’ve never been to Tuck Shop’s original location (68 East 1st street b/t 1st & 2nd Ave) now you have no excuses. Get over there tonight after 6PM and eat some meat pies or try some delicious desserts.  Click here for NYC Food Guy’s food photos and recommendations. [...]

]]> By: Update: Tuck Shop 2nd Location Opening pushed to Friday | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-3675 Update: Tuck Shop 2nd Location Opening pushed to Friday | NYC Food Guy Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:42:26 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-3675 [...] to this Friday (June 26) in an effort to ensure they’re ready to rock. And rock they will, they’re original location (68 East 1st street b/t 1st and 2nd Avenues) is a great blueprint for success: fresh baked meat [...] [...] to this Friday (June 26) in an effort to ensure they’re ready to rock. And rock they will, they’re original location (68 East 1st street b/t 1st and 2nd Avenues) is a great blueprint for success: fresh baked meat [...]

]]> By: New 2nd Location of “Tuck Shop: The Great Aussie Bite” Soft Opens Wednesday, Two doors from Crif Dogs | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-3637 New 2nd Location of “Tuck Shop: The Great Aussie Bite” Soft Opens Wednesday, Two doors from Crif Dogs | NYC Food Guy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:42:09 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-3637 [...] Tuck Shop, the East Village’s home for authentic Australian street food (meat pies, sausage rolls) and desserts (Tim Tams, vanilla slice, lamingtons), will soft open a new 2nd location this Wednesday (June 24) at 115 St. Mark’s Place, just a few doors down from Crif Dogs. [...] [...] Tuck Shop, the East Village’s home for authentic Australian street food (meat pies, sausage rolls) and desserts (Tim Tams, vanilla slice, lamingtons), will soft open a new 2nd location this Wednesday (June 24) at 115 St. Mark’s Place, just a few doors down from Crif Dogs. [...]

]]> By: Louise http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1687 Louise Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:46:12 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1687 I made lamingtons for the first time for an Australia Day party (Jan 26th) I hosted in Montreal - they were a hit and relatively easy to make. Best of all they tasted exactly like home! I used a Betty Crocker white cake mix for the cake part and followed the recipe here for the chocolate and coconut http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/9026/lamington+fingers I don't like lamingtons with the jam in the middle, but you could easily adapt it to include the jam :) Just discovered this blog as I am about to visit NYC for the first time - thanks for all the recommendations NYCFG! Now, how to fit all this eating into five days......? And does the Tuck Shop stock Caramello Koalas.... my stash is running low! I made lamingtons for the first time for an Australia Day party (Jan 26th) I hosted in Montreal – they were a hit and relatively easy to make. Best of all they tasted exactly like home! I used a Betty Crocker white cake mix for the cake part and followed the recipe here for the chocolate and coconut
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/9026/lamington+fingers
I don’t like lamingtons with the jam in the middle, but you could easily adapt it to include the jam :)

Just discovered this blog as I am about to visit NYC for the first time – thanks for all the recommendations NYCFG! Now, how to fit all this eating into five days……?

And does the Tuck Shop stock Caramello Koalas…. my stash is running low!

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1686 The NYC Food Guy Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:42:04 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1686 Bill, I'm starting to think the Lamingtons are a little hit or miss depending on freshness. I've encountered stale versions and I've had freshly made, the latter is significantly better, no comparison. The vanilla slice is where its at when it comes to dessert at Tuck Shop, if they have it get some, save it for later if you're not hungry, you'll thank me. That pie sounds interesting, I think the freshness factor plays strongly again, although the display case keeps the pies warm, they dry out a tiny bit, it's all about eating them right out of the oven. The potatoes looked great last time I saw them too. I recommend beef and thai chicken curry for pies. Bill,
I’m starting to think the Lamingtons are a little hit or miss depending on freshness. I’ve encountered stale versions and I’ve had freshly made, the latter is significantly better, no comparison. The vanilla slice is where its at when it comes to dessert at Tuck Shop, if they have it get some, save it for later if you’re not hungry, you’ll thank me.

That pie sounds interesting, I think the freshness factor plays strongly again, although the display case keeps the pies warm, they dry out a tiny bit, it’s all about eating them right out of the oven. The potatoes looked great last time I saw them too. I recommend beef and thai chicken curry for pies.

]]> By: Bill http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1685 Bill Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:27:21 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1685 NYCFG, stopped in there before the holidays just to try the Lamington, but got roped into a Shrimp & Mushroom pie with a side of Scalloped Potatoes. Glad I listened to the guy. The pie was really good, not the best crust I've ever had, but good and the filling was creamy and garlicky. The potatoes were crusty, browned, creamy and cheesy, perfection. I wish I could say I liked the Lamington. I see the appeal, but I think it just wasn't my thing. For me, I think it would have worked better with toasted coconut on the outsdie and milk instead of dark chocolate. NYCFG, stopped in there before the holidays just to try the Lamington, but got roped into a Shrimp & Mushroom pie with a side of Scalloped Potatoes. Glad I listened to the guy. The pie was really good, not the best crust I’ve ever had, but good and the filling was creamy and garlicky. The potatoes were crusty, browned, creamy and cheesy, perfection.

I wish I could say I liked the Lamington. I see the appeal, but I think it just wasn’t my thing. For me, I think it would have worked better with toasted coconut on the outsdie and milk instead of dark chocolate.

]]> By: NYC Cookies: 15 Cases of Tim Tams at Tuck Shop RIGHT NOW! « NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1684 NYC Cookies: 15 Cases of Tim Tams at Tuck Shop RIGHT NOW! « NYC Food Guy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:01:27 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1684 [...] Shop RIGHT NOW! On the seventh day, the Lord rested. … and made Tim Tams.  Go to the Tuck Shop, Manhattan’s best and only Australian bake shop, immediately and buy Tim Tams.  Fifteen [...] [...] Shop RIGHT NOW! On the seventh day, the Lord rested. … and made Tim Tams.  Go to the Tuck Shop, Manhattan’s best and only Australian bake shop, immediately and buy Tim Tams.  Fifteen [...]

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1682 The NYC Food Guy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:53:07 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1682 L, You said it sister, high rent equals higher food prices. I can handle the $5 price tag however because the pies are just filling enough to leave room for the more affordable desserts ($3 for lamingtons and vanilla slice). L,

You said it sister, high rent equals higher food prices. I can handle the $5 price tag however because the pies are just filling enough to leave room for the more affordable desserts ($3 for lamingtons and vanilla slice).

]]> By: L http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1683 L Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:42:55 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1683 The only bad thing is the outrageous prices- no one in their right mind back in Oz would try and sell a pie for $5... Rent must be high I'm guessing! The only bad thing is the outrageous prices- no one in their right mind back in Oz would try and sell a pie for $5…
Rent must be high I’m guessing!

]]> By: Niko http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1676 Niko Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:31:30 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1676 Damn, I am being a real slacker. I have to hit this place those Lamingtons seem like just the thing my readers would like. $3 seems really good too these days. Damn, I am being a real slacker. I have to hit this place those Lamingtons seem like just the thing my readers would like. $3 seems really good too these days.

]]> By: Stinkus the Pincus http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1677 Stinkus the Pincus Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:37:34 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1677 Vanilla Slice... Please everyone try it! Unbelievably delicious.. this guy knows his shit. Vanilla Slice… Please everyone try it! Unbelievably delicious.. this guy knows his shit.

]]> By: intellectualeater http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1678 intellectualeater Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:45:18 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1678 NYCFG, I'm not sure what your hang up is about Aussie food. I love Australia - lived there for a little while - but traditional Aussie food is nothing to write home about. It's basicaly a twist on english food ... and British food is bloody awful. Give me some find Italian/Thai/French/Vietnamese cooking over Aussie food anyday. The Intellecutal eater NYCFG, I’m not sure what your hang up is about Aussie food. I love Australia – lived there for a little while – but traditional Aussie food is nothing to write home about. It’s basicaly a twist on english food … and British food is bloody awful. Give me some find Italian/Thai/French/Vietnamese cooking over Aussie food anyday.

The Intellecutal eater

]]> By: John Burgess http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1680 John Burgess Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:39:22 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1680 The lamington is not English. It was named after Charles Cochrane-Baillie, 2nd Baron Lamington, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901. The lamington is not English. It was named after Charles Cochrane-Baillie, 2nd Baron Lamington, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901.

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1679 The NYC Food Guy Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:23:34 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1679 Bronx Briner, Well said. Sit and chow down. Affordable and delicious. Do you have any other spots that share a similar philosophy? Bronx Briner,

Well said. Sit and chow down. Affordable and delicious. Do you have any other spots that share a similar philosophy?

]]> By: Bronx Briner Gal http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/07/02/tuck-shop-the-great-aussie-bite/#comment-1681 Bronx Briner Gal Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:01:18 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=1098#comment-1681 I finally got the chance to visit with a group of friends, and I was really surprised at how simple and tasty my meal was. I had a beef pie, a salad and a side of potato salad and I was feelin' very happy. My friends had the Thai Chook and the Veggie Pies and were just as happy. The Lamington was a bit on the dry side, but the coffee latte that I washed it down with was very strong. Don't expect service, but do expect a good meal, friendly staff and the feel like you're in someone else's house. Get your own utensils, sit down and stuff your face. I finally got the chance to visit with a group of friends, and I was really surprised at how simple and tasty my meal was. I had a beef pie, a salad and a side of potato salad and I was feelin’ very happy. My friends had the Thai Chook and the Veggie Pies and were just as happy. The Lamington was a bit on the dry side, but the coffee latte that I washed it down with was very strong. Don’t expect service, but do expect a good meal, friendly staff and the feel like you’re in someone else’s house. Get your own utensils, sit down and stuff your face.

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