So I’ve been on a Spanish-Latin-Mexican-Venezuelan-what-have-you food kick recently, and it’s no wonder why – the cuisine, if done right, is always colorful, flavorful, delicious, and often cheap […]
FOOD: A & J Restaurant in Rockville, MD
Dim sum, anyone? After a day of service with several co-workers, I found myself craving some authentic Chinese food. The District’s Chinatown and all her national chains does […]
FOOD: La Villette’s Restaurant Week Menu Is Good, Yet Misleading
It’s here again… New York City’s biannual Restaurant Week! The “Week” part is just in the name, of course – the event this winter spans from January 14 […]
NEWS: Flu Sorbet, The Subway Foot-Long Investigation, and More
[Photo from Gothamist] Screw the flu shot – fight the sickness with a flu sorbet instead! (New York Post) The easiest way to help with Sandy relief? Drink beer! (Gothamist) […]
DRINK RECIPE: The Final Ward
Recently, I have been obsessed with cocktails containing Chartreuse. So when I discovered that Philip Ward, owner and mixologist at Mayahuel in the East Village created the Final […]
NEWS: Food Dating Trends, Bay Ridge Hipsters, Mozzarella Fest, and More
[Photo from CNN] Yikes! CNN rounds up a series of gut-busting restaurant dishes. (CNN) Is the new generation of foodies spending too much money on food? (New York […]
FOOD: The Top 3 Macaron Shops in NYC
If I had to name my absolute favorite dessert in the whole world, I’d answer it with zero hesitation – macarons. After studying in Paris for a year, […]
FOOD: Chicago’s Birchwood Kitchen
Ever had a picnic indoors? You know, the quintessential layout with fresh fruit, a baguette, some delicious cheese, a bottle of wine, but under a roof? It is […]
RECIPE: Make Your Own Migas
On a lazy weekend morning, my breakfast at home will typically consist of something along the lines of toast and eggs, if I’m feeling up to exerting some […]
RECIPE: Steamed Mussels Make You Look Like a Chef!
I just relocated back to the east coast from Colorado. Running a catering business there, this time of year was always extremely busy. I haven’t been back for […]