Greek Hospitality at Merakia, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
I stopped in my tracks, noticing the "Grade Pending" in the window of Merakia, a fairly new Greek restaurant in my hood. Thanos, one of [...]
Queensyard Kitchen, Hudson Yards
After walking up the Vessel and yet again with an out of town friend we stopped at Queensyard for a bite to eat. We chose [...]
A Must-Try: L’essential in Périgueux, France
We lucked out as the weather was ideal for dining on the courtyard terrace. That and we arrived early at this tiny Michelin-starred restaurant to [...]
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, [...]
Folk, Rolf and Daughters’ Sister, East Nashville, Tennessee
Many attendees to Les Dames d'Escoffier International 2019 conference in Nashville last month mentioned dining at Rolf and Daughters, the Mediterranean eats place from James [...]
Korean BBQ at The Woo, Soho, NYC
I've been on a Korean restaurant kick, so enjoying the many ones our city offers. The Woo in SoHo was my latest stop. The Asian-style [...]
Most Recent Bites
Queensyard Kitchen, Hudson Yards
After walking up the Vessel and yet again with an out of town friend we stopped at Queensyard for a bite to eat. We chose it, as it's one of the few restaurants at Hudson [...]
Greek Hospitality at Merakia, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
I stopped in my tracks, noticing the "Grade Pending" in the window of Merakia, a fairly new Greek restaurant in my hood. Thanos, one of the owners, assured me that the grade was from a [...]
Peruvian-Japanese Food at Llama San, West Village, NYC
With all the publicity, it wasn't easy securing a table at Llama San, the new modern 60-seat Japanese/Peruvian restaurant in West Village from the people behind Llama Inn. We did so and enjoyed dining outside [...]
Casual Thai at Taladwat, Hell’s Kitchen + Wrong Man
Before heading over to the new MCC theatre on 52nd street to see the heart-wrenching musical Wrong Man, we grabbed dinner at a very casual Thai restaurant, Talad Wat. The Wrong Man struck a chord [...]
Folk, Rolf and Daughters’ Sister, East Nashville, Tennessee
Many attendees to Les Dames d'Escoffier International 2019 conference in Nashville last month mentioned dining at Rolf and Daughters, the Mediterranean eats place from James Beard Award-nominated chef Philip Krajeck. Some friends and I instead [...]
Brunch at City Vineyard & Wine Garden at Pier 26, NYC
On one of those spectacular weather fall days, a small group of friends and I were seated outside on the patio at City Vineyard & Wine Garden. It was like follow the leader as the [...]
Lunch at Sarabeth’s After an Ex-Expat Gilded Age NY Historical Tour
Sarabeth's is a wonderful restaurant for breakfast and brunch. Sadly I can't say as much for lunch, at least for what we experienced at her Upper East Side location. Out ex-expat group stopped in after [...]
Korean BBQ at The Woo, Soho, NYC
I've been on a Korean restaurant kick, so enjoying the many ones our city offers. The Woo in SoHo was my latest stop. The Asian-style restaurant offers a smokeless barbecue grill in the center of [...]