Musashi wrote:

> Last night we had dinner at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station, New
> York City.
> They had just started their annual "Herring Festivcal" which is basically
> airfreighting in
> "Nieuwe Maatjes Herring Filets" from Holland and making it available at
> $5.95 per filet.
> Although I had heard much about this herring, I had never till last night
> had as chance to try
> it. I had been to Holland ages ago for business but was unaware of it then,
> plus it must be
> a seasonal thing. Anyway, it was a perfectly fileted herring split down the
> middle,
> no bones whatsoever. It was clearly raw, while I suspected a bit of salt and
> very very light
> vinegar, my wife felt she tasted no vinegar but only light salt, pointing
> out that no part of the flesh
> had gone white from contact with vinegar. It came with chopped onions,
> hardboiled eggyolk and chives as garnishes. In summary, it was delicious.
> Without doubt
> it would go well with some shoyu and shouga

Oh you lucky!!! It's been almost 15 years since I was in Holland and had
the herring. I loved it. I'd love to have some shipped here.. wonder if
I could get them for that price.

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Dan