Ferris at MADE Hotel, Gramercy Flatiron
Our plan was to start at Good Behavior, the rooftop bar on the 18th floor of the Made Hotel for a drink but there was [...]
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Kips Bay
I was out of the country when 800 Woodfired Kitchen had their reopening event. They had been temporarily closed for a couple of months due [...]
A Wishbone at Le Soufflé, Paris
After peeking in Le Soufflé's window, seeing this quintessential Parisian place and checking out their incredible lunch deal, we mad a res and returned. We [...]
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, [...]
Ocean at Main, Laguna Beach, California
While in Laguna Beach (CA), I sampled Chef Craig Strong’s approachable eclectic Coastal California cuisine at Ocean at Main. The restaurant is located in the [...]
Friedman in Edison Hotel, Midtown + Ain’t Too Proud
We started our afternoon on Broadway with the life and times of the most successful group in Motown history, the Temptations. "Ain't Too Proud" had [...]
Most Recent Bites
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Kips Bay
I was out of the country when 800 Woodfired Kitchen had their reopening event. They had been temporarily closed for a couple of months due to a mechanical fire. I spoke with the publicist to [...]
Ocean at Main, Laguna Beach, California
While in Laguna Beach (CA), I sampled Chef Craig Strong’s approachable eclectic Coastal California cuisine at Ocean at Main. The restaurant is located in the early 1940’s building that once housed the city's Federal Savings [...]
Beaubourg, Brooksfield Park, FiDi, NYC + Historical Tour
With my Ex-expats group, we took an historic tour let by Kevin Draper one of the owners of the New York Historical Tours company. I gained a new respect for Alexandar Hamilton. During the 2-hour [...]
Ferris at MADE Hotel, Gramercy Flatiron
Our plan was to start at Good Behavior, the rooftop bar on the 18th floor of the Made Hotel for a drink but there was a private party. So instead, the helpful man in the [...]
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Dallas Churrasco Experience
By Bite of the Best regional correspondent, Stephanie Amsel We had no idea what to expect when we went to Fogo de Chão, Brazilian Steakhouse, to experience the Southern Brazilian Churrasco that included steak, lamb, [...]
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, Brockman and the most recent Jaisalmer (pronounced jess-all-mur). McQueen (SRP [...]
A Return to Cosme, Gramercy Flatiron, NYC
My last visit to Cosme was close to perfection. Could still be as good? The folks who put together the "World's 50 Best" think so. Cosme came in 23rd, the highest U.S ranking on this [...]
Café D’Avignon Bakery For Lunch, Midtown, NYC
Café D’Avignon, known for their bakery products, recently opened their first standalone café in Midtown. I met their publicist there to try their fare. We sampled their freshly made pastries ($3.50 – $6), including the [...]