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Spoonful of Comfort - February 25, 2010

No matter how far away your family and friends are; there is now a way to send comfort to them while they’re sick with the gift of soup.

Forget flowers, Spoonful of Comfort (www.spoonfulofcomfort.com) is a new Florida-based company featuring …


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 truly shines. And the lucky diners who attend the beer dinner at Colicchio’s award-winning Craftsteak …


Kitchen Challenge: Baked Alaska - February 23, 2010

There are certain dishes that I’ve just never gone near. It’s not that I won’t eat them (I’ll eat anything), it’s that I’m not going to try and make it myself. Blowfish, for example.. if cut incorrectly, can kill you… …


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 …


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 to The Corner (Milford, CT) — a cozy place filled with regulars (we know …


20th Annual Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards Winners Announced - February 20, 2010

In 1989, McIlhenny Company established the Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards, a program dedicated to honoring non-profit organizations and the outstanding cookbooks they create to raise money for local charities and causes. Since the program’s inception, almost 275 exceptional books – …


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.…


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 on Facebook sharing info about the Greek Isles Taverna, “Delicious authentic Greek food…Does not …


Iphone Beer App - February 17, 2010

I always thought apps and beer went great together! I mean, give me mussels and beer, charcuterie and beer, cheese and beer, heck.. beer and pretzels! Oh how things change, even words change. The word app could not be mistaken …


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 …


Gourmè Mist - February 15, 2010

I love olive oils, and I love inventive packaging. I had a friend that once (successfully) patented a special kind of beer can. His can would pour faster because of a special valve that opened when opening the lid (allowing …


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 …


Wolfgang Candies - February 11, 2010

Sometimes you see a picture of food and you know you just have to have it… Heck, this is what most of the fast-food companies are thinking whenever they advertise, none of the food actually looks like that! But it …


Tabasco Sauce: Muffuletta - February 10, 2010

With Mardi Gras on mid-February, here’s a recipe for muffuletta straight from the Big Easy (AKA New Orleans) and the makers of Tabasco brand pepper sauce.
Muffuletta, a classic New Orleans party food since the early 1900’s, is said to …

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 …


Agave Syrup Winter Cocktails - February 8, 2010

Sweet treats don’t always have to have so much sugar. Agave has been around for thousands of years, but its been just recently that Americans have really started taking advantage of this plant. OK, you’re right, we have been drinking …


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 classic cuisine of Spain, has made it the place to dine for celebrities, foodies, tourists …


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 …


More Trends: The New SHEconomy - February 4, 2010

“SHE is highly educated and working hard, both at home and at the office. SHE is worried about climate change globally and the environment in her own backyard. SHE is worried about children’s diets and health. SHE is not indulging …

Top 10 Food Trends of 2010 - February 3, 2010

The Food Channel (I think the proverbial red-headed step child to the Food Network) has just released their top 10 food trends for 2010. Hey, I like top 10 lists, and I’m excited that people are again getting excited about …


Pace Picante: Sweet & Spicy Barbecued Brisket - February 2, 2010

Just in time for your Super Bowl XLIV party.

Sweet & Spicy Barbecued Brisket

Season 1 trimmed beef brisket (about 5 pounds) with 1 T garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place into a 3-quart shallow baking

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Luke (New Orleans) Prepares for the Mardi Gras Season - February 1, 2010

Get a Feast of Favorites from Lüke during the Mardi Gras Season

Located right on St. Charles Avenue, Lüke is offering revelers access to their raised, private viewing stands from February 5 – February 16 … and that’s not even …


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 …


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 digs of Craftsteak.

Tom Colicchio now offers a locavorish New American menu that’s a version …


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