The Lebanese Sawa, Park Slope, Brooklyn
A group of my Dames (members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, LDNY) friends decided to meet in Park Slope for Lebanese cuisine served in an elegant [...]
May Matta-Aliah’s Lebanese Pilaf Rice Recipe
In response to our Guest Foodie question, "If you could have anyone, past or present, at your dinner table, who would it be and why?" [...]
Welcome Home Bakery’s Cinnamon Rolls, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Welcome Home is a new bakery in Bed-Stuy that has received significant acclaim and celebrated its first anniversary last month. Around the same time, the [...]
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
The Lebanese Sawa, Park Slope, Brooklyn
A group of my Dames (members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, LDNY) friends decided to meet in Park Slope for Lebanese cuisine served in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Our Lebanese Dame walked us through all [...]
$45 Prixe Fixe at Estiatorio Milos Hudson Yards
“Forty-five dollars for a prix fixe at Estiatorio Milos? Are you kidding?” I exclaimed when my friend told me about the fantastic prix fixe lunch special at the upscale Greek seafood restaurant. How could I [...]
Lunch at Cognac, Upper East Side, NYC
One of the best parts of New York is that many people visit our spectacular city, allowing me to reconnect with friends. Recently, a friend from Sarasota came to town, and we met for lunch [...]
Return for Brunch at Mark’s Off Madison, Gramercy-Flatiron, NYC
Mark’s Off Madison on 26th is one of Manhattan's iconic brunch spots, always packed and a bit noisy. It is always bustling, creating a lively atmosphere that can be a bit loud—just loud enough that [...]
Tarallucci e Vino, Union Square, NYC + Wicked: For Good
My friend really wanted to see the second installment of Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. She enjoyed it; I thought it was at least an hour too [...]
Shuka Birthday Celebration + Art on Broadway + Billiards
We kicked off our celebration at the new production of ART, this time with Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris. I had seen the original version with Alan Alda, Victor Garber, and Alfred [...]
Vinateria, Harlem, NYC + It’s Only A Play
When my friend suggested going to see Terrance McNally's hilarious play, "It's Only A Play" at Morningside Theater in the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan, I suggested we first dine at my friend and fellow [...]
Welcome Home Bakery’s Cinnamon Rolls, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Welcome Home is a new bakery in Bed-Stuy that has received significant acclaim and celebrated its first anniversary last month. Around the same time, the New York Times named it "Bakery of the Year" in [...]