I’ve lived in Astoria since I moved to New York. It was always a bustling neighborhood with all the convenience of the city but a little more low […]
RECIPE: Warm Up With A Bowl of Homemade Vegetable Soup
The freezing temperatures have been killing me lately and all I want to do these days is curl up with a big bowl of vegetable soup. Rather than […]
FOOD: Astoria’s Arepas Cafe – The Best Arepas in NYC?
In my extensive list of favorite foods, arepas definitely get a high ranking. What’s not to like about a pocket (a wheat-free one, I might add) filled with […]
FOOD: DC’s DGS Delicatessen
I began by searching for delis in Washington, DC. I sometimes get cravings for things I don’t eat very often. Deli foods: more specifically sandwiches [usually something involving […]
RECIPE: Homemade Chilaquiles Verdes
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 […]
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 […]