Il Divo, Upper East Side, NYC
I discovered the cozy Il Divo on the Second Avenue at 71st Street when looking for a place to have lunch with a friend heading [...]
Atoboy, A Korean Restaurant in NoMad, NYC
It's been a long time since I was blown away by a flavor combination of a dish. The combination of ingredients at Atoboy, a Korean [...]
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, [...]
Bareli’s By the Sea, Spring Lake (NJ) in the Grand Victorian
Bareli's By the Sea is a fairly new restaurant with good food and service with ocean views from inside the Grand Victorian on Ocean Avenue [...]
A Return To Nur, Gramercy
I returned to Nur, the small 60-seat neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant with modern Middle Eastern cuisine from creative Chef Meir Adoni. I had to start with [...]
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Il Divo, Upper East Side, NYC
I discovered the cozy Il Divo on the Second Avenue at 71st Street when looking for a place to have lunch with a friend heading to Hospital for Special Surgery for an MRI. Like many [...]
Atoboy, A Korean Restaurant in NoMad, NYC
It's been a long time since I was blown away by a flavor combination of a dish. The combination of ingredients at Atoboy, a Korean restaurant in NoMad, did so almost from start to finish. [...]
Bareli’s By the Sea, Spring Lake (NJ) in the Grand Victorian
Bareli's By the Sea is a fairly new restaurant with good food and service with ocean views from inside the Grand Victorian on Ocean Avenue in Spring Lake. Don't let the hostess's scowl put you [...]
Jean-Georges’s new The Fulton, South Street Seaport
I somehow missed that Jean-Georges opened a new seafood restaurant at South Street Seaport. My friend knew about it as her millennial kids always know the latest hottest places. She took me for my birthday. [...]
A Return To Nur, Gramercy
I returned to Nur, the small 60-seat neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant with modern Middle Eastern cuisine from creative Chef Meir Adoni. I had to start with the two apps I had on my last visit as [...]
Jean-George son Cedric’s Wayan, Nolita, NYC
Was so looking forward to sampling Jean-George son Cedric Vongerichten’s first solo restaurant, Wayan. I learned that in Balinese culture, there are four names based on birth order. Wayan is the name given to the [...]
Royal Siam Anago Sushi, Chelsea, NYC
After a board meeting, a few of us walked down to Eighth Avenue to get a bite to eat and to yak. They all wanted sushi. Not eating raw fish (which is what happens when [...]
Looking for a Happy Hour? Try Le Colonial, Midtown, NYC
A friend was heading to theatre on 59th street and so suggested meeting for a drink during Happy Hour at Le Colonial on East 57th. The bar area is upstairs at this upscale (dark wood [...]