Most Recent Bites
Mind Shaft Tavern, Madrid, New Mexico
The Avis car rental man in Albuquerque suggested the more scenic route to Santa Fe on State Highway 14 that goes through Madrid (MA-drid). And and to satisfy our hunger he suggested grabbing a bite [...]
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 visited another bagel shop since I discovered them. That good. [...]
Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro, Westchester, New York
I jumped on Metro North to Rye, as we hadn't had time together since her December birthday other than group meals and a disco party. This gathering, just us. We grabbed a bite at the [...]
Balaboosta, West Village. NYC
With New York offering so many dining, it's hard to revisit ones you've enjoy. Like Balaboosta in the West Village. My friend reminded me how much we liked it and suggested it for our catch-up [...]
Brunch at La Pecora Bianca, Bryant Park, NYC
Not all La Pecora Biancas are the same. Oh, they have the same menu, but what comes out of the kitchen depends on their staff. I met a friend for brunch at the Bryant Park [...]
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 60+ bread and pastry recipes in his latest book, A [...]
Nordstrom’s Bistro Verde, Midtown, NYC
The last time I ate at Bistro Verde I was meeting an out-of-town friend who had errands to do in Nordstrom. I enjoyed the experience. This time, I went with some girlfriends to play bingo [...]
Armani Restauranti, Upper East Side, NYC
My dear friend, who appreciates good food, recommended Armani Restauranti for lunch. With memories of the superb meal I experienced at the Fifth Avenue location about a decade ago, I booked it with a Connecticut [...]