New York

Adrienne’s PizzaBar - September 1, 2010

Right in the heart of the financial district of New York is an old cobblestone alley (Stone Street) with an ambiance of the city centuries…

Organic Vodka, Healthy Hangover? - August 25, 2010

Kanon Organic Vodka is apparently where ‘vodka’ is headed in the U.S. Get ready for organic spirits people! This is going to be the Whole…

Il Gattopardo, After a MOMA Visit - August 24, 2010

Late this spring, my friend Debra suggested we meet at MOMA to see the Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century photography exhibit before dinner. The French…

New Menu at Chelsea’s Juliet - August 3, 2010

Juliet Kitchen & Grill opened recently as a restaurant within Juliet Supperclub, a late night hot spot in West Chelsea. Executive Chef Mario Tolentino, a…

BLT Prime + The Popover - August 2, 2010

Steak!   That’s what my friend’s son John, who graduated from NYU in May wanted for his graduation meal. We headed to BLT Prime for that.…

Laut – A Malaysian Thai Kitchen in New York City - July 27, 2010

After sampling Kathy Wong’s perfectly spiced Beef Rendang at a Malaysian Kitchen demo earlier this year, I just had to sample her shrimp version at Laut,…

Outstanding In The Field: Chef Scott Anderson - July 20, 2010

Chef Scott Anderson of the award winning elements restaurant (163 Bayard Lane in Princeton, New Jersey; .www.elementsprinceton.com)  has been invited — for the second year…

Spice, A NYC Bargain - July 19, 2010

I met a friend for a quick lunch at Spice — a Thai restaurant — just off Union Square. What a bargain! Their lunch menu…

Third Annual Taste of The Quarter, Atlantic City - July 16, 2010

On Monday August 30, The Quarter at Tropicana Casino & Resort — a premier dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Atlantic City — will host…

Moutarde Le Bistro de la Rue Opens in Park Slope - July 13, 2010

Moutarde, Le Bistro de la Rue – a restaurant recently opened in Park Slope — offers a new Parisian-style bistro. A contemporary, value-centric version of…

Otarian: Vegetarian, Low Carbon Footprint Restaurant - July 5, 2010

Otarian is a new chain of vegetarian, low-carbon footprint fast-casual restaurants, two of which recently opened in New York City. The restaurant is based vegetarian…

Brasserie 1605’s Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Festival - July 2, 2010

This Sunday July 4th,  Brasserie 1605 will hold its first annual Macy’s Fireworks Festival, featuring an All-American Picnic Buffet in the restaurant that overlooks Times…

Lower Eastside Girls Club Opens Celebrate Cafe - July 1, 2010

The Lower Eastside Girls Club announces the opening of Celebrate Cafe -  an entrepreneurial and job training program that employs local teenagers and young adults.…

July 4th Weekend Barbecue Bargain at Pera - July 1, 2010

Not all of July 4th’s traditional fireworks are those in the sky; the thrill of the earth-bound flaming grill is as synonymous with Independence Day…

Tahini for Falafel, Cheap Eats in NYC - June 26, 2010

Tahini (also known as Edna’s Falafel Shop) serves up freshly made versions of that Middle Eastern dish of spiced mashed chickpeas that are formed into balls,…

Le Pescadeux – A French Seafood Bistro, New York City - June 17, 2010

Chuck Perley — a SoHo restaurateur resembling Karl Malden — opened Le Pescadeux, the French seafood bistro last August on Thompson Street, nestled between Prince…

Thalassa Restaurant: Greek Seafood - June 11, 2010

Thalassa, located in Tribeca on Franklin Street across from Tribeca Grill the Greek offers unfussy, perfectly cooked seafood with service to match in an atmosphere…

NYC Food Film Festival -Taste What You See on the Screen - June 10, 2010

The 4th Annual NYC Food Film Festival kicks off on June 23rd with a week of food film events in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens…like the…

China Grill‎, for Pre-Theatre “Come Fly Away” - June 3, 2010

Unfortunately, it was after ordering that I learned that the portions at China Grill are large enough for more than two — something our waitress…

Nuts in the Kitchen 4-Course Buffet Luncheon - May 31, 2010

On June 9, join cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis for a multi-dimensional luncheon, including a cooking demonstration of recipes from her newest work, Nuts in…

Bar Centrale, A NYC Hidden Treasure - May 28, 2010

You’ll need to know the location of Bar Centrale next door to Joe Allen’s, a neighborhood theatre-area hangout to find it…but once you do reservations…

Maialino for Breakfast - May 24, 2010

At 8:45 A.M. on a Friday morning, the tables at Maialino — a neighborhood Roman trattoria overlooking Gramercy Park — were full. Luckily, I had…

Favela Cabana, New York City - May 18, 2010

Favela Cubano offers a Brazilian Cuban cuisine (on La Guardia Place between Bleeker and West 3rd) for bargain pricing in the big apple.  Last month…

Glee Gum - May 9, 2010

Bonnie came across the neat little foodie find at the Green Products Expo in NYC . There’s something about eco-friendly products that just makes them taste…

The Redhead, New York City - May 8, 2010

My friend Heidi emailed, “’I’m dying to go to Redhead. Any interest?” “Sure,” I emailed back. “Something special you want to try?” “Bacon brittle,” she replied,…
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