Tea at the Pierre, New York City - February 19, 2013

In the grand, classically elegant manner of the Downton Abbey era, you now can enjoy a fun afternoon of high tea in the Two E Bar/Lounge at the Pier…


Alfredo of Rome, New York - February 16, 2013

Alfredo of Rome in Rockefeller Center, New York, is the American counterpart of this renowned restaurant and is so steeped in classic Italian t…


Valentine’s Day for Singles at Jones Wood Foundry - February 8, 2013

Jones Wood Foundry, the intimate British boite on the Upper East Side, will take a singular approach to Valentine’s Day by embracing the unat…


The Beer Bar, Met Life Building - February 4, 2013

After meeting a friend at the clock in Grand Central Terminal, we ended up at The Beer Bar at the northwest corner of the Met Life building as we wer…


The Modern: The Bar - January 31, 2013

I returned to The Bar and The Modern for a light afternoon nibble. I had visited a couple years ago, before I began posting restaurants comment…


Cafe Edison in the Edison Hotel, New York City - January 30, 2013

Met an old friend in the theatre district for a quick lunch at her friend’s family place in the Edison Hotel on 47th Street.  Cafe Edison i…


FOODACTS: A New Play at The Lion Theatre - January 27, 2013

Jeux de Mots trans.WORDPLAY presents FOODACTS a new play at the Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) conceived and directed by Barbara Bosch wit…


Nitehawk, Williamsburg, Brooklyn - January 25, 2013

I couldn’t resist the offer to head for dinner and a movie at Nitehawk in Williamsburg.  Nitehawk is New York City’s first movie t…


Rosa Mexicano Restaurant, Revisit - January 24, 2013

A friend wanted to return to Rosa Mexicano, not having been there in years. This time in lieu of margaritas, we  shared a bottle of the Kim Crawfo…


Jugo Lounge Debuts at Kristabelli Restaurant - January 23, 2013

Kristabelli restaurant in the heart of Midtown, is debuted Juga, an upscale lounge offering an intimate and chic retreat for the nightlife cro…


The Cookshop, New York City - January 17, 2013

I headed over to Tenth Avenue for brunch with friends at Cookshop. We first indulged in their cocktails — I sampled the Cookshop Mary ($12) wit…


Qi Thai Grill opens In Williamsburg, Brooklyn - January 15, 2013

QI Thai Grill — which just opened in Williamsburg — serves up many dishes inspired by the authentic street food stalls of Thailand with menu…


Cafe Champignon, New York - January 10, 2013

Always looking for decent reasonably priced brunch places in the city, I tripped over Cafe Champignon on Seventh Avenue.
Mimosa’s are o…


Trattoria Cinque, New York City - January 3, 2013

Trattoria Cinque, an Italian restaurant in Tribeca, offers five (cinque…) of everything. That means dinner selection is simplified as you cho


Parea Bistro, New York - December 28, 2012

After an afternoon of shopping, some friends and I stopped into Parea Bistro for a light late afternoon nibble.
According to the menu, the defin…


Kin Shop, New York - December 25, 2012

With a prix fixe lunch menu at Kin Shop in the West Village of $20, how could we resist?  That and that the entrees we were ordering cost about th…


Manzo Ristorante @ Eataly, New York City - December 23, 2012

If you haven’t tried it yet, head to Manzo Ristorante, the only white tablecloth option in Eataly, the Italian mega market on 23 and Fifth…


Organic Avenue Pops Up On Broadway - December 17, 2012

Organic Avenue has officially opened a new pop-up boutique at 1701 Broadway on the west side of the street between West 53rd and 54th Streets.
Or…


Pongsri Thai Restaurant - December 14, 2012

After not being picked for the Book of Mormon… lottery for the second time, my friend Tom and I decided to get a bite to eat to drown our sorrow.  We e


Serendipity 3, New York - December 11, 2012

You must have heard about Serendipity … after all, the restaurant has been in several films, including two romantic comedies. In Serend…


Ferrara Bakery & Cafe, Little Italy, New York - December 9, 2012

What do New Yorkers do when they finish a meal? They go out for dessert — especially when in Little Italy if Ferrara, serving since 1892, is a few…


Ta Cocina, New York - December 5, 2012

This Hell’s Kitchen eatery serves traditional, plentiful Mexican fare. Good for a quick bite before theatre, which is what I did on my wa…


Vanessa’s Dumpling House, New York City - December 3, 2012

About a week after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Northeast, I found myself in a diner on 21st and 1st, one of the few establishments that manage…


Le Périgord, New York - December 1, 2012

Because of Liz and Dick, Le Périgord was able to stay in business. (For you youngin’s that’s Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton…


Sal’s Little Italy, New York - November 21, 2012

Soon after the lights came back on after Sandy,  I headed to Battery Park with some out of towners. We were all shocked at the devastation to lowe…


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