Bazar Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Flatiron
One of my building-mates shared details about his newest discovery in our hood, a tapas bar on 26th. He suggested I give Bazar Tapas Bar and [...]
Le Midi, My Neighborhood Bistro
Le Midi is the warm and welcoming bistro in my hood that I've written about before. They offer a happy hour (HH) from 4 to [...]
A Wishbone at Le Soufflé, Paris
After peeking in Le Soufflé's window, seeing this quintessential Parisian place and checking out their incredible lunch deal, we mad a res and returned. We [...]
Make-Ahead Challah French Toast Casserole and Maple-Glazed Bacon
After attending an amazing brunch spread at Letty Gochberg's home, I requested her Challah French Toast casserole. This recipe is my version inspired by hers. [...]
Super-Premium Gin Tasting Including the Indian Crafted Jaisalmer
This has been the year of super-premium gin, at least with the samples I've received to review. The gins include McQueen and the Violet Fog, [...]
Ocean at Main, Laguna Beach, California
While in Laguna Beach (CA), I sampled Chef Craig Strong’s approachable eclectic Coastal California cuisine at Ocean at Main. The restaurant is located in the [...]
A Return to Cosme, Gramercy Flatiron, NYC
My last visit to Cosme was close to perfection. Could still be as good? The folks who put together the "World's 50 Best" think so. [...]
Most Recent Bites
Le Midi, My Neighborhood Bistro
Le Midi is the warm and welcoming bistro in my hood that I've written about before. They offer a happy hour (HH) from 4 to 7 daily, including weekends; Sundays HH begins at noon. I [...]
Bazar Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Flatiron
One of my building-mates shared details about his newest discovery in our hood, a tapas bar on 26th. He suggested I give Bazar Tapas Bar and Restaurant a try. Our Argentinian Salentein Reserve Barrel Selection Malbec, [...]
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Kips Bay
I was out of the country when 800 Woodfired Kitchen had their reopening event. They had been temporarily closed for a couple of months due to a mechanical fire. I spoke with the publicist to [...]
Ocean at Main, Laguna Beach, California
While in Laguna Beach (CA), I sampled Chef Craig Strong’s approachable eclectic Coastal California cuisine at Ocean at Main. The restaurant is located in the early 1940’s building that once housed the city's Federal Savings [...]
Beaubourg, Brooksfield Park, FiDi, NYC + Historical Tour
With my Ex-expats group, we took a historic tour let by Kevin Draper, one of the owners of the New York Historical Tours company. During the 2-hour tour, I gained a new respect for Alexandar [...]
Ferris at MADE Hotel, Gramercy Flatiron
Our plan was to start at Good Behavior, the rooftop bar on the 18th floor of the Made Hotel for a drink but there was a private party. So instead, the helpful man in the [...]
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Dallas Churrasco Experience
By Bite of the Best regional correspondent, Stephanie Amsel We had no idea what to expect when we went to Fogo de Chão, Brazilian Steakhouse, to experience the Southern Brazilian Churrasco that included steak, lamb, [...]
Super-Premium Gin Tasting Including the Indian Crafted Jaisalmer
This has been the year of super-premium gin, at least with the samples I've received to review. The gins include McQueen and the Violet Fog, Brockman and the most recent Jaisalmer (pronounced jess-all-mur). McQueen (SRP [...]