The Newly Opened Barolo East, Midtown, NYC
Barolo East opened earlier this spring. I missed the opening party as I was out of the country so the publicist set up a tasting [...]
Return to Jones Wood Foundry for their June Specials, UES
Jones Wood Foundry monthly seasonal menus give me cause to return for a tasting to this Upper East Side English pub that has consistently good [...]
A Wishbone at Le Soufflé, Paris
We discovered Le Soufflé when trying to find another restaurant nearby. After peeking in the window, seeing this quintessential Parisian place and checking out their [...]
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. [...]
Bialetti Mini Press, A Portable Stovetop Espresso Maker + Coffee
Walking around the 2019 Preview exhibits of The International Housewares Association I stopped by the Bialetti booth, the Italian cookware and coffee maker company, as [...]
The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar, San Clemente, California
We decided to meet at the Fisherman's at the wharf in San Clemente as it was about half-way between where I was staying and my [...]
A Return to Becco + Tootsie
Becco is one of the theatre row restaurants skilled at turning over many tables to get patrons out on time for their curtain. We were [...]
Most Recent Bites
Return to Jones Wood Foundry for their June Specials, UES
Jones Wood Foundry monthly seasonal menus give me cause to return for a tasting to this Upper East Side English pub that has consistently good food. Each time I do, there are a few apps [...]
A Wishbone at Le Soufflé, Paris
We discovered Le Soufflé when trying to find another restaurant nearby. After peeking in the window, seeing this quintessential Parisian place and checking out their incredible lunch deal, we mad a res and returned. Monday [...]
Hunky Dory in Crown Heights + Frida Kahlo Exhibit at Brooklyn Museum
As usual, I had been given the edict to find a place for lunch after going to an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Sadly, this amazingly interesting exhibit "Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving" ended [...]
The Newly Opened Barolo East, Midtown, NYC
Barolo East opened earlier this spring. I missed the opening party as I was out of the country so the publicist set up a tasting for me at this northern Italian restaurant. The 32-year-young chef [...]
Lattanzi, Theatre District + Be More Chill
I was invited to meet some out-of-town friends at Lattanzi before theatre. It's is one of those theatre-row restaurants, close to the performance with mediocre food served elegantly. I do recommend the fried Jewish-style artichokes($18), [...]
A Return to Becco + Tootsie
Becco is one of the theatre row restaurants skilled at turning over many tables to get patrons out on time for their curtain. We were seated in the front room, which my dining partner said [...]
Azalea, Theatre District + Beetlejuice
My friend didn't want to be more than a block or two from the theatre. I found Azalea, less than a 5-minute walk, from the Winter Garden Theatre where we would be seeing Beetlejuice. 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. It's a make-ahead dish — best done the night before [...]