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…Famed London Hotel Bestowed First Michelin Star - March 9, 2010
The Lanesborough’s ‘Apsleys – a Heinz Beck Restaurant achieves a Michelin Star. The Lanesborough is one of London’s premier luxury hotel offering distinguished residential-style service…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…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,…Worst Pizza - March 4, 2010
I’m all about sharing a good resource when I find one. I never used to understand all the discussion over pizza. There were so many…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…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)…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…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…Ganja Gourmet - January 26, 2010
We’ve sampled a lot of interesting products on Bite of the Best, but some new ingredients I never thought I’d see on the national food…





