Mezze at Barbounia, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
A creature of habit for sure. Whenever I dine at a restaurant offering a mezze, like Barbounia, that's what I order! I dined there recently [...]
Craft Cocktails In the Basement in Chinatown, NYC
To enter this fun speakeasy, you open a bright red Coca-Cola vending machine door then head down the steps to a dark bar replete with [...]
Ròda at Le Moulin Du Roc, Dordogne, France
We were staying at Maison Rose in the small village of Saint-Jean-de-Côle in the Dordogne not too far from Le Moulin Du Roc, a former [...]
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, [...]
Terry’s Place, Charlevoix, Michigan
Whitefish? My friends told me I had to sample both the Whitefish and Walleye from Lake Michigan while visiting. We headed to Charlevoix to Terry's [...]
123 BSB (Burger Shot Beer), Hell’s Kitchen + Betrayed
If you're part of the sports bar crowd, you'd probably enjoy a trip to 123 BSB on Tenth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen. It's a happening [...]
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Mezze at Barbounia, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
A creature of habit for sure. Whenever I dine at a restaurant offering a mezze, like Barbounia, that's what I order! I dined there recently on one of those perfect alfresco days. With Barbounia located [...]
Indian Food at Roasted Masala, Upper West Side, NYC
Roasted Masala's publicist shared that this Upper West Side Indian restaurant serves authentic Northern dishes with bold flavors and spices, using time-honored recipes passed down from the Chef’s grandfather. I headed uptown with friends to [...]
Craft Cocktails In the Basement in Chinatown, NYC
To enter this fun speakeasy, you open a bright red Coca-Cola vending machine door then head down the steps to a dark bar replete with electronic games, craft cocktails and small plates. Mixologist Dennis Condon [...]
123 BSB (Burger Shot Beer), Hell’s Kitchen + Betrayed
If you're part of the sports bar crowd, you'd probably enjoy a trip to 123 BSB on Tenth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen. It's a happening place replete with burgers, lots of fried foods, beer and [...]
Another Great Korean Meal, This Time at Hanjan, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
Our first stop was for a drink at the now-defunct Tracks Bar and Grill at Penn station. It was a perfect meeting place as our old (time not age) friend arrived in town from Newark [...]
Le Parisien, A French Cafe Midtown, NYC
I found a tiny French cafe to meet for lunch, right near my friend's home. As we looked at the menu, a whiff of the garlic butter from the table outside enticed us enough to [...]
Ròda at Le Moulin Du Roc, Dordogne, France
We were staying at Maison Rose in the small village of Saint-Jean-de-Côle in the Dordogne not too far from Le Moulin Du Roc, a former Michelin-starred restaurant, where we had booked lunch. Being our first [...]
Cheap Eats at Zaragoza Mexican Deli & Grocery, Lower East Side, NYC
It's easy to walk right past Zaragoza, the teensy Mexican Deli and Grocery on Avenue A near 14th. Do go inside for an authentic meal that won't break the bank and grab one of the [...]