Bite of the Best

Pizzeria Molto Wine Bar, Fairfield - March 9, 2012

When my financial adviser suggested we have lunch at a pizzeria in Fairfield, I was a bit surprised as we had previously dined at nice restaurants. I was even more shocked when I was greeted at the door by a …

Make a Night of it in New Haven in March - March 6, 2012

Known for its culinary prowess and impressive theatrical offerings, New Haven (CT) is pairing together what people love most about this sophisticated, charming New England city – dining and theater.

Restaurants and theaters have teamed up to offer three opportunities …

Montage Resort, Deer Valley - March 5, 2012

I don’t know about you, but my mother’s handbook says I must visit wherever my kids are. That rule has taken me around the world but this time, to the alpine-inspired sanctuary at Montage Deer Valley (Utah) earlier this year.  …

Choice Eats Tasting Event - March 3, 2012

The Village Voice’s Annual Choice Eats Tasting Event takes place Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from at 6:30-9:30 pm at Choice Eats located at 69th Armory, Lexington Avenue. The event will include sampling food from over 50 restaurants including the Blue …

American Fine Wine Competition 2012 - March 3, 2012

The American Fine Wine Competition celebrates the finest wines produced in the United States and consists of several events, ending with a Gala Dinner on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Boca Raton Resort Club & Spa in Mizner Center.…

South Pacific Food and Wine Festival - March 1, 2012

Figi’s Food and Wine Festival— hosted by Air Pacific and Tourism Fiji  — will take place Wednesday, March 14 – Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Denarau — a resort island located 20 minutes from the Nada International airport.

The event …

Darien Social Opening – Darien, Connecticut - February 28, 2012

Darien Social – a neighborhood bar and restaurant – opened its doors February 1, for lunch and dinner. Darien Social offers a wide selection including local oysters with sherry onions and crispy shallots, Swedish meatballs served with sweet jam, toast …

Charleston Wine and Food Festival - February 27, 2012

Charleston Wine and Food Festival will be held March 1 – 4, 2012.

This wine and food festival lets you indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry and revel in the offerings of the country’s best chefs, authors and …

BGR West Hartford’s College Specials - February 27, 2012

BGR The Burger Joint in West Hartford, Connecticut is launching a college special for students from the University of Hartford, St. Joseph’s and other area institutes of higher education. Every day students with their ID can get a prime beef …

Food and Film - February 26, 2012

As one might guess, Film Movement, a company dedicated to distributing the best award-winning films from the world’s top film festivals, loves learning about different cultures. But that doesn’t mean only movies…

Each month, Film Movement releases a new …

Mariposa, Deer Valley, Utah - February 23, 2012

While out in Utah last month, I dined at Mariposa in Deer Valley with my friend Letty Flatt  — pastry chef and author of Chocolate Snowball: and Other Fabulous Pastries from Deer Valley Bakery (Globe Pequot Press), recently published …

2012 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced - February 21, 2012

James Beard’s 2012 Chef and Restaurant Semifinalists Announced

The James Beard Foundation has named the  restaurant and chef award semifinalists, which will be narrowed down again on March 19 . Winners will be awarded  during the May 7 gala at …

Squatters Roadhouse Grill & Pub - February 20, 2012

If you’re looking for a meal that won’t break the bank after a hard night partying in Park City or just a meal to fill your tummy after a day on the slopes, Squatters could be your place.

Squatters serves …

Bandits Grill & Bar, Park City, Utah - February 18, 2012

A day on the slopes works up quite an appetite – one that can easily be satisfied by at visit to Bandits on Main Street in downtown Park City.

My dining companion ordered the huge appetizer portion their  pricey but …

The Pool Room at The Four Seasons Restaurant - February 14, 2012

The Four Seasons is always spot on — delicious seasonal food and perfect service, a place that never disappoints.  I recently lunched there with a friend, as the guest of the handsome (okay, debonair) owner Julian Niccolini.

We were seated …

Celebrate “Blue Monday” and “Big Blue”’s Big Game Win - February 3, 2012

“Kitchen Nighmares” Wants Restaurants in Need of Help - February 1, 2012

Do you know a restaurant trying to make some green, but still running in the red? Or maybe it has a great location, but is unable to bring in the customers…

Well, the senior casting producer for Fox TV’s show …

Da Andrea, New York City - January 20, 2012

Although Da Andrea is new to the Greenwich Village area, the original trattoria opened in 2001 at 557 Hudson Street and recently moved uptown. That’s lucky for those living in the neighborhood near West 13th Street (between 5th Avenue & …

12 Best Corkbuzz Bargains from Sommelier Laura Maniec - December 29, 2011

Laura Maniec realized her dream with the opening of Corkbuzz – her restaurant, wine bar and educational center. Actually this 32-year-old has achieved more than one of her dreams.

Laura was the youngest Master Sommelier in the world until …

Holeman & Finch Public House - December 23, 2011

We started with the small pot of decadently rich chicken liver pate sealed with apple cider jelly accompanied by green tomato pickle and toast ($7). Worth the visit alone. Loving good bread, we added an order of the H&F Bread …

Amber Restaurant + Tiger Beer - December 18, 2011

“Would you and a guest like to have dinner on us?” came the invite.

That offer was not for a restaurant specifically, but instead to taste Tiger beer — a pale lager, Singaporean favorite — with some sweet and spicy …

Little Jerusalem at the Anna Ticho House - December 16, 2011

Jerusalemites are no different from other folks when it comes to procrastinating. My cousin Yona had heard good things about Little Jerusalem, the wonderful dairy restaurant at the Anna Ticho House, and she used the occasion of our visit to …

Latke Festival - December 14, 2011

Ever wonder if your favorite NYC chef grates their latke potatoes by hand or machine? Well, wonder no longer. On December 19th at 6:30 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music there will a night of interpretative renditions of this timeless …

Calvisius Caviar Lounge - December 13, 2011

There are some invitations that I just can’t pass up. And one to a caviar tasting at the Calvisius Caviar Lounge in the Four Season Hotel is certainly one of them.

My love affair with caviar began many years ago …

“Armadillo” Rosemary Roasted Potatoes - December 6, 2011

At a recent dinner party, my friend Sharon’s crispy potatoes had everyone talking. They were thinly cut potatoes, left whole so they fanned out on baking resulting in crunchy slices. Which is what everyone liked a potato to be.

I …