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Fisherman’s Catch, Good Food, Horrible Waitress - March 7, 2010
Judy, Judy, Judy… My dinner at Fisherman’s Catch would have been so pleasant without experiencing your temper, apparent as you threw my coat onto a chair out of your way, tossing everything secured inside scattered onto the floor and …
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 w/Fried Egg at Milk Bar” caught my eye, as I can walk to Momofuku Bakery …
Pio Pio – A Delicious Bargain - March 3, 2010
Pio Pio — an upper east side Peruvian restaurant specializing in roasted chicken — is one of Manhattan’s true bargains.
Seriously, who would have thunk that an order of Matador Combo ($32) would stuff three with enough leftovers for two …
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 menus. In New Haven, many of my friends quickly book a table for each …
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 at the restaurant just off Fifth Avenue, for a multi-course meal that left us …
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 represents a wide variety of culinary talent, from legendary chefs and dining destinations in 10 …
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, but to me the rest of the fare leaning more south of the equator.…
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 in New York, and the oldest restaurant in New York’s Theatre District. It’s truly a …
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 Gaby Bar at Hotel Sofitel is an exception, albeit a pricey one.
I stopped by …
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 (orange vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and raspberry puree, $9), t-punch (a Caribbean …
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) on the regular menu. Interesting, tasty choices — too bad the service didn’t match the …
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 blustery day that we attended the New York City Ballet’s performance of “A Midsummer …
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 and Dining Room off the lobby in the hip new Ace Hotel on 29th Street, …
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 sister restaurant of Craft — is where Chef Tom Colicchio serves simple seasonal food.
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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 the accessible food of chef/owner Andrew Carmellini (from A Voce).
While waiting for my friend …
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 restrict conversation. And with the wait for a table at least 3 hours — we …
South Gate, Revisited - January 12, 2010
South Gate Revisited…
I couldn’t resist the invitation to return to South Gate for a private dinner to enjoy the new seasonally inspired modern American menu created by Chef Kerry Heffernan. Kerry works closely with farmers, fisherman and ranchers, using …
Landmarc in The Time Warner Building - January 8, 2010
Stopped at Landmarc in the Time Warner Center on a Sunday for brunch as my food-editor friend raved about their eggs poached in red wine. That and the location was exactly where I needed to be after eating those eggs …
Friends of the Farmer + A Visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex - December 11, 2009
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Avra Estiatorio for Fresh Fish Cooked to Perfection - December 10, 2009
The Diner’s Deck of New York City $10 Gift Certificates - December 3, 2009
No it’s not a magician, trying to do a card trick – instead it’s an ingenious deck of dining cards, each of which is worth $10 off your bill at 52 New York restaurants as
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Abe and Arthur’s, Something’s Amiss - November 19, 2009
Starving after attending Meatpacking Uncorked at Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival, we headed for Abe & Arthur’s right in the area — a new two-level place that had recently opened. We just needed a nibble.
In …
New York: Chez Josephine, Good for Pre-Theatre - November 5, 2009
As I walked down 42nd Street toward 9th Avenue it felt so honky-tonk that I tightly clutched my purse as I wondered what I had gotten us into when I recommended Chez Josephine for a pre-theatre dinner.
As a dapper …
New York Edition: Aquagrill For Seafood - November 2, 2009
Aquagrill in SoHo became the choice in looking for a restaurant, walking distance from the Classic Car Club where we went for a Maccallan single malt Scotch tasting with Eden Algie, a brand ambassador.
Our starters included an exceptionally fresh …
New York Edition: La Palapa Serves Up Antojitos - October 29, 2009
Dinner at La Palapa was a must after meeting chef owner Barbara Sibley at Share’s sixth annual A Second Helping of Life in September and sampling her refreshing Sopa de Aguacate con Cepitas – Chilled Avocado Soup with Spiced Pumpkin …
The Tasting Table agrees with me as to their favorite Corkbuzz dish: the buttery bowl of bucatini with Brussels sprouts and chile oil. They like it with a glass of Trimbach Riesling Reserve with it — which is why they …
Read MoreEven if you don’t watch Mad Men, you’ve heard about the hot series based on life in the ‘60s and Don Draper, it’s lead character. The series is so hot that clothing styles and the cuisine and cocktails of …
Read MoreJust attended a “Destination DC’s 2012 New York Media Reception,” where I met Derek Brown, owner of the Columbia Room in Washington, D.C. He was serving a cocktail, made with Bowmore Single Malt Scotch —that was well blended, not too …
Read MoreChristina Verrelli’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream was the winner of a million dollars at the Pillsbury Bakeoff last month in Orlando.
Martha Stewart announced all the winners live on her television show broadcast from the Bakeoff. Martha …
Read MoreIn a newsletter I received from Kardea Gourmet recently, I saw this simple recipe for chimichurri — an herb-oil sauce to add flavor to foods used widely in Argentina. Thought I’d share it!
Traditionally it’s used for grilled meats — …
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