Ci Siamo, Manhattan West, NYC – After A Walk on the Edge
The first time, a private event had locked us out of The Edge at Hudson Yards. We had spent the required amount at The Peak [...]
Roasted Red Pepper, Onion, and Asparagus Scones
Dan Leader, The James Beard Award-winning visionary behind the iconic East coast bakery Bread Alone shares decades of wisdom and techniques for soul-fulfilling baking, with [...]
Pumpernickel Everything Bagels at Tompkins Square Bagels, Union Square, NYC
I'm in love. Although I do tend to hyperbole, when I discovered Tompkins Square pumpernickel everything bagels it truly was love at first bite. Haven't [...]
Somos Ecuador Restaurante, Quito, Ecuador
On Valentine's Day, while traveling in Ecuador, my group stopped at Somos Ecuador Restaurant to enjoy the globally inspired cuisine of Chef Alejandra Espinoza. After [...]
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Ci Siamo, Manhattan West, NYC – After A Walk on the Edge
The first time, a private event had locked us out of The Edge at Hudson Yards. We had spent the required amount at The Peak to secure free entry, but we talked too much. By [...]
Outdoor dining at Novita, Flatiron, NYC
My friend and I decided to get together at the last minute. I called around the neighborhood and was lucky when Michelangelo answered the phone and mentioned he could accommodate two more guests. As I [...]
Returns to Chez Josephine, Theatre District, NYC
I love the immigrant story of Manuel Uzha, dishwasher turned owner of Chez Josephine, that I learned about on visit earlier this year. Since then, I've returned multiple times to a warm hug welcome. It's [...]
Return to Serendipity, Upper East Side, NYC
Why would I return so quickly to Serendipity? Not because of its fabulous food but because my other grandkids, these two from out west, were visiting New York City this time, and I had promised [...]
Somos Ecuador Restaurante, Quito, Ecuador
On Valentine's Day, while traveling in Ecuador, my group stopped at Somos Ecuador Restaurant to enjoy the globally inspired cuisine of Chef Alejandra Espinoza. After working in France with several Michelin-starred chefs, Chef Alejandra moved [...]
**Happy Hour, Irregulars, Upper East Side, NYC
Arriving early to meet my friends for an evening of trivia at the Irregulars on the Upper East Side, I grabbed an espresso martini before the gals arrived. I connected with Mike Eagan, the owner, [...]
Bobbie Lloyd
What New Yorker isn't familiar with Magnolia Bakery? That small corner shop in New York's West Village has become a global phenomenon, now boasting 46 stores worldwide. This success is largely due to Bobbie Lloyd, [...]
Sicily Osteria, Theatre District, NYC
If you're a theatergoer, I suggest dining at Sicily Osteria before your curtain. It's a warm, inviting restaurant on Restaurant Row in the heart of the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods. As their guests, we [...]