Drift In, West Village, NYC + The Shifters
As summer was winding down, we decided to grab a bite before our 7 pm curtain of Shifters at the nearby Cherry Lane Theatre. That's [...]
Karen Goodlad’s Favorite Apple Bread
We’re sharing Karen Goodlad’s favorite apple bread. The recipe appeared in the Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) cookbook, Stirring the Pot, which I’ve mentioned [...]
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
Drift In, West Village, NYC + The Shifters
As summer was winding down, we decided to grab a bite before our 7 pm curtain of Shifters at the nearby Cherry Lane Theatre. That's the theatre known as “The Birthplace of Off-Broadway,” founded in [...]
Karen Goodlad’s Favorite Apple Bread
We’re sharing Karen Goodlad’s favorite apple bread. The recipe appeared in the Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) cookbook, Stirring the Pot, which I’ve mentioned frequently over the years. (You can order it here.) [...]
Return to the View, Marriott Marquis, Theatre District, NYC
Once we found our way to the correct escalators and elevators to get to The View atop the Marriott Marquis, we were greeted warmly and wished a happy birthday at the desk. Another host led [...]
Don’t Trust Your Eyes: Farzi, Tribeca, NYC
Ever experienced a culinary illusion? That's the whole idea behind Farzi, named for the Hindi word for "illusion." The menu is full of playful, unexpected dishes that mix classic Indian flavors with modern techniques and [...]
Restaurant Week at Chito Gvrito, Gramercy, NYC
Restaurant Week often gets me sampling restaurants I've never even heard of. Some friends from the Upper East Side met me on Third Avenue for a Georgian 30 two-course brunch at Chito Gvrito. Our friendly [...]
Restaurant Week Riverpark, Kips Bay, NYC
I recently met a friend for Restaurant Week at Riverpark in Kips Bay. To find the waterfront restaurant, just walk as far east on 29th Street as possible until you spot the sign. Originally opened [...]
World Cup at Palermo Argentinian Bistro, Gramercy, NYC
One of my Argentinian friends mentioned that she and 19 friends and relatives had booked Palermo Argentinian Bistro to watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Figuring the restaurant would fill up quickly, [...]
City Vineyard, Tribeca, NYC + Titanique
With an old friend coming to town, I checked my discount theater memberships to see what was playing. We landed on Titanique, winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. The show hilariously reimagines [...]