Hullabaloo about Truffles

If you live and dine out in NYC , you know New Yorkers love their truffles..truffle oil, truffle butter, shaved truffles seem to feature on numerous restaurants menu that's why I was surprised to read about a truffle store facing so much opposition on the tony UWS.

http://www.dnainfo.com/20101012/upper-west-side/truffle-store-owner-suggests-upper-west-siders-complaining-about-smell-lack-sophistication

Do you like truffles? where in the city is the best place to enjoy truffles without paying an arm and a leg for the much coveted delicacy?

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hhusted 2yrs+

I know about truffles but never ate one. So honestly speaking, I do not know if I like them or not, since I never had one in my mouth. Now that you mentioned it, I might try one just to experience tasting and eating it.

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Uraniumfish 2yrs+

Egads, what a problem to have! Truffles in pasta dishes are amazing! But whosoever puts a stinky store in a luxury building full of privileged, whiny Manhattanites is asking for trouble!

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hhusted 2yrs+

@Uraniumfish; You make me laugh. I like your attitude. Tell it like it is. By the way, I do agree with you.

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NeverSleeps 2yrs+

@hhusted I don't think you would want an entire truffle in your mouth. They are usually added to dishes as shavings or in small amounts as they are expensive with a very potent flavor.

@everyone I can only imagine the odor coming from a shop that specializes in whole truffles. I don't really blame the people in that building for hating the place.

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ajadedidealist 2yrs+

I love truffle oil on pasta or other sauces, or shaved truffles - it's one of my favorite foods! (Also chocolate truffles, but that's a whole 'nother story..)

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uptowngirl 2yrs+

@Uraniumfish LOL are they really that stinky ? have only ever had them shaved or in truffle oil form and have really never noticed anything amiss but them apparently my sense of smell is not that great according to my better half but that's a whole other story.