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 [...]
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 & [...]
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 [...]
A Flavor Concentration Booth at Ichiran, Times Square, NYC
There's a unique way to enjoy ramen in a "solo flavor concentration booth" in Times Square. This bi-level Ichiran restaurant has 103 booths and no [...]
Most Recent Bites
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 [...]
Skip Gina Mexicana, Upper East Side + An Evening at Streicker
We'd walked past Gina Mexicana several times while looking for a place to grab a bite after going to a program at The Streicker Center. We never got in as they were full. This time [...]
Tallgrass Burger on First, East Village, NYC
Returned to the city midday after experiencing lots of mediocre food on a trip, putting me in the mood for a burger and fries. I needed something both satisfying and satiating. Off I went on [...]
Sagaponack Bar & Grill, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
A friend in my building suggested I try Sagaponack Bar & Grill, a neighborhood place with a changing seasonal menu. I recently did, arriving during their happy hour, from 4 to 7 pm, seven days [...]
A Korean Brunch at Hwaban, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
If you follow my posts, you'll notice that I've been on an amazingly tasty Korean kick recommending some fabulous places to dine, including O:N° and Atoboy. Continuing with that trend, I met some friends at Hwaban, [...]