La Boite en Bois, Lincoln Center Area, NYC + Whoopi Monologues
We grabbed a bite at La Boîte en Bois because of its proximity to Lincoln Center, where we were seeing *The Whoopi Monologues*, a production [...]
Jill Orent’s Roasted Chicken Thighs
“Salt, as it brings out the flavor of many foods!” responded Jill Orent, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York president, in response to our Guest Foodie [...]
Smashburgers: National Arts Club + Gotham Burger Social Club
I tripped over the Infatuation's—"The NYC Smashburger Power Rankings"—on the day I ate what I thought was one of the most delicious smashburgers since I [...]
Nick & Toni’s, East Hampton, NYC
After the hostess seated us in one of the restaurant's inviting indoor dining rooms, she returned with a sprinkle of sparkling confetti and a cheerful [...]
Most Recent Bites
La Boite en Bois, Lincoln Center Area, NYC + Whoopi Monologues
We grabbed a bite at La Boîte en Bois because of its proximity to Lincoln Center, where we were seeing *The Whoopi Monologues*, a production that expands Whoopi Goldberg's one-woman show into five distinct life [...]
Newest Brasserie Cognac Américain, Bryant Park, NYC
Brasserie Cognac Américain has settled into a gorgeous new corner location at 40th Street and Fifth Avenue, directly across from the New York Public Library. This newly opened French bistro from Serafina Restaurant Group features [...]
Pete’s Tavern, Gramercy, NYC
I got in a burger mood and called a friend from my greater hood whom I hadn't seen in ages to see whether she'd like to meet for one, and where. We settled on Pete's [...]
Newish Clara, New York Historical, UWS, NYC
Last time I dined at Clara, the restaurant was in the New York Historical Society. Today, the museum dropped "Society" from its name, and the restaurant is now under the direction of Alex Guarnaschelli. I [...]
A Return to Amalfi Serra by Birreria
We stopped in for Happy Hour and stayed for dinner, deciding to stay on to share the Amalfi Experience again. At lunch it's $26, while dinner is $49—and both are more food than either of [...]
Indochine, East Village, NYC
When my friends suggested Indochine, I reluctantly said yes. The service was horrid on my last visit during restaurant week. I reminded myself that on the previous visit, they went above and beyond, sending someone [...]
250 Viewing Party @ ofCorsica! Pier 57, NYC
While leading a "greet" for Big Apple Greeters, I stopped into ofCorsica! to show off the location at the end of Pier 57 to my visitors. If you're not familiar with Big Apple Greeters, we [...]
Les Dames d’Escoffier After (Fancy Food Show) Gathering, Highball Bar & Lounge at Tempo by Hilton Times Square
Each year after the Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center, another Dame and I host a happy hour for visiting members of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, our global organization supporting women in food, [...]