Opening Estelle, Meatpacking District, NYC
A friend and I attended the opening of Estelle in the Meatpacking District earlier this year. We sampled their delicious Red Run margie ($20, with [...]
Jill Orent’s Roasted Chicken Thighs
“Salt, as it brings out the flavor of many foods!” responded Jill Orent, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York president, in response to our Guest Foodie [...]
Smashburgers: National Arts Club + Gotham Burger Social Club
I tripped over the Infatuation's—"The NYC Smashburger Power Rankings"—on the day I ate what I thought was one of the most delicious smashburgers since I [...]
Valencia Food Truck, Connecticut
Backyard bliss in Norwalk, where a wedding reception that felt like a warm hug — made even better by the Valencia food truck parked just up [...]
Most Recent Bites
Opening Estelle, Meatpacking District, NYC
A friend and I attended the opening of Estelle in the Meatpacking District earlier this year. We sampled their delicious Red Run margie ($20, with smoky citrus, blanco tequila, mezcal, aperol, habanero, blood orange, lime) [...]
Lunch at Le Jardinier, Midtown, NYC
During my last visit to Le Jardinier, my extravagant friend ordered every dessert for the finale of my birthday dinner. I returned for lunch with a friend whose nearby office made it convenient to meet. [...]
LOX at Café Bergson, Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC
Prior to our guided tour of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, something I'd highly recommend, some of our ex-expat group stopped into LOX at Café Bergson, on the [...]
Balthazar, SoHo, NYC
Balthazar is one of those places that’s best when they know you. It’s a bustling French brasserie from Keith McNally. Lucky for me, my friend is a regular, and a server recognized her and brought [...]
Smashburgers: National Arts Club + Gotham Burger Social Club
I tripped over the Infatuation's—"The NYC Smashburger Power Rankings"—on the day I ate what I thought was one of the most delicious smashburgers since I first tried one at my friend, Tanya's, Gotham Burger Social Club, [...]
Return to Hudson Grill + Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show
The rain didn't dampen our spirits as a large group of us headed to the Bronx Botanical Gardens to see their orchid show. We started our visit with lunch at the always good Hudson Garden [...]
Jill Orent’s Roasted Chicken Thighs
“Salt, as it brings out the flavor of many foods!” responded Jill Orent, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York president, in response to our Guest Foodie questionnaire question, which asked, “Which ingredient would you never give [...]
Our Rescheduled dinner at Uncle Lou, Chinatown, NYC
Our original Les Dames d'Escoffier New York Chinese New Year date fell during the 2026 blizzard and had to be rescheduled. We still filled three tables with Dames and their guests. We had everything on [...]