Category Archives: Restaurants
So, Where have you been?
Sometimes time passes by like dripping honey…sometimes like the liquify setting on a blender. It’s been like the latter lately. It’s not like I haven’t been eating or shooting or generally cavorting with food these past few weeks…just not blogging … Continue reading
Filed under Food Writing, Photography, Restaurants
Champagne and Chocolate
Last week, I was at the Bubble Lounge at the request of manager Emanuelle Chiche and chef Pichet Ong to document the collaboration of the notable downtown champagne lounge and one of the best pastry chefs in NY. Manu is … Continue reading
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Montezuma in Margaritaville…
One of my main goals while traveling in Mexico was to avoid the dreaded gastrointestinal malady commonly know as Montezuma’s revenge. I was diligent about only drinking bottled drinks, asking if the ice cubes were made from purified water, inquiring about … Continue reading
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Celestial, Indeed…
I woke this morning to Sam Sifton’s review of Tanoreen, the newly expanded Middle Eastern restaurant in Bay Ridge. I was happy to see that Sam captured the essence of owner, Rawia Bishara, when he described her as celestial. Rawia … Continue reading
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MoJo… 2 for 2
Back in the fall I posted chicken recipes, a superstitous prayer to the baseball gods for a Yankees World Series win…of course they won in 6. Last week, I posted a jambalaya recipe hoping to loan my friends in New … Continue reading
Filed under New Orleans, Restaurants, With Recipes
Denial, Anger, Acceptance
I went to bed after the debacle that was day one with the ridiculous idea that I was going to wake up, have a fruit salad and all would be right with the world. The hotel’s continental breakfast was a … Continue reading
Filed under Food Writing, New Orleans, Restaurants, Travel
Rao’s…The Rez and The Reality
The consistently toughest reservation in the history of New York restaurants is undoubtedly, Rao’s. Owner Frank Pellegrino is nicknamed “Frankie No” because that is almost always his answer when asked if there are tables available. Rao’s responded to a glowing … Continue reading
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The New Wave
Living in the East Village for the past seven years and having been visiting the neighborhood for many years prior, I have witnessed the dramatic changes that have marked New York’s renaissance. It took great courage to walk the streets … Continue reading
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