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Rizzuto’s in Westport, CT - March 12, 2010

Lucky me! I met Rizzuto’s publicist for lunch recently at the restaurant located in the Saugatuck section of Westport, and ended up trying many of…

Rosa Mexicano Restaurant - March 11, 2010

Some days a service person turns a decent meal into a fabulous one. That was Jamie, our waitress at Rosa Mexicano! Somehow we bonded as…

Postcard from New York: Fave Dishes - March 5, 2010

“Postcards from New York” — that email from my friend Babs described some of her recent food samplings in the city. “Fave Dishes: Pork Bun…

Sake Paring at Hakubai Restaurant, New York City - March 4, 2010

The critically acclaimed Hakubai Restaurant at The Kitano New York Hotel will offer an exclusive sake pairing in the recently redesigned restaurant through March 12,…

Pio Pio – A Delicious Bargain - March 3, 2010

Pio Pio — an upper west side Peruvian restaurant specializing in roasted chicken — is one of Manhattan’s true bargains. Seriously, who would have thunk that…

Mesa Grill, Restaurant Week Offerings - March 1, 2010

I don’t know about you, but I try to experience as many restaurants as I can when it’s restaurant week – enjoying the reasonably priced price-fix…

Hattie’s in Dallas - February 26, 2010

Our evening out in Dallas began with a bang…when we decided to go to Hattie’s in Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District. Blew out a tire…

Tom Colicchio to Host Beer Dinner at MGM Grand at Foxwoods - February 24, 2010

You may know him best as the head judge on Bravo’s popular “Top Chef” television program, but it’s in the kitchen where chef Tom Colicchio…

Anthos, New York City - February 22, 2010

Greek food is coming into its own, especially in New York City with the haute cuisine of Michael Psilakis (see-LAH-kees) at Anthos. I recently met friends…

The Corner in Milford, for Sunday Brunch - February 21, 2010

My friend Diane and I like to catch up over Sunday brunch — generally trying new places but sometimes returning to ones we’ve liked.  We returned…

2010 James Beard Foundation Awards – Semifinalists - February 19, 2010

The  2010 James Beard Foundation Awards restaurant and chef award semifinalists were announced yesterday. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of semifinalists…

Sosa Borella in the Theatre District – A View From The Bridge - February 19, 2010

Reading about Sosa Borella online, you’ll find lots of references to it being “authentic Italian-Argentinian cuisine.” The Santi ‘08 Veneto Pinot Grigio ($48) was Italian,…

Greek Islands Taverna, Ft. Lauderdale - February 18, 2010

In trying to find a decent spot to eat in the Fort Lauderdale area, I reached out across social media.  My friend Jim Bozzi responded…

A Stepback in Time: Barbetta & “Hair” - February 16, 2010

Barbetta has three “oldest” distinctions: it’s the oldest restaurant in New York that is still owned by the family who founded it, oldest Italian restaurant…

Gaby Bar for a Pre-Theatre-Area Nibble - February 12, 2010

Locating a quiet place to get a drink and nibble before theatre isn’t easy, as most New York City places are bustling with crowds. The…

Arcane — a French-Caribbean Restaurant - February 9, 2010

A meal at Arcane, a French-Caribbean restaurant, is affordable even in tight times. Begin with one the unusual and tasty cocktails that includes a moulin rouge…

New Chef at Solea, South Beach - February 5, 2010

In the brief time since 32-year-old Marc Vidal was named executive chef of Solea at the W South Beach hotel, his menu, offering the savory…

Blue Water Grill, NYC Restaurant Week - February 4, 2010

Tried Blue water grill in January during Restaurant Week in New York. The special $24.07 luncheon menu offered choices that I learned are not (yet)…

Ed’s Chowder House + The Ballet - January 29, 2010

Ed’s Chowder House in the Empire Hotel is ideally located if you’re heading to Lincoln Center. That two-minute walk was welcomed on the cold winter…

Colicchio & Sons Just Opened in NYC - January 28, 2010

As read in Zagat Buzz’s notable opening in New York City: Colicchio & Sons at 85 10th Avenue, New York, NY (212-400-6699) in the former…

The Breslin at The Ace Hotel - January 27, 2010

One night recently (before the NY Times had reviewed it!), I met a few foodie friends for a sampling evening at the new Bresline Bar…

Brunch at Craftbar, New York City - January 25, 2010

Looking for a late brunch one Sunday afternoon, we decided on Craftbar which served bunch Saturday and Sunday until 4 pm. Craftbar — the informal…

Locanda Verde, New York City - January 21, 2010

Locanda Verde, an Italian restaurant located in TriBeCa’s Greenwich Hotel, serves rustic seasonal fare. Think warm bistro with small tables, not cloth covered and with…

Casa Mono - January 14, 2010

The first time I attempted to eat at Casa Mono there were three of us. We didn’t want to sit at the counter, which would…

Meister Hut Wine Dinners, North Conway (NH) - January 13, 2010

Taking place in the 1940s-era log cabin at its summit, Cranmore’s wine dinners offer a  fine dining experience in front of a fieldstone fireplace with…
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