Food Adventuring Around NYC
SADLY, BOSIE TEA PARLOR IS NOW CLOSED. I certainly do not need an excuse to sing the praises of French pastries. And the truth is it’s a complete coincidence that Bastille Day was this week. Bosie Tea Parlor has been on my list for a while and I found myself wandering around the West Village …
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. I never thought it would come to this, but I’m about to review a supermarket on this blog. Albeit the supermarket in question is a New York born company that is dedicated to the community and still a family-run business. In a way Fairway is …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City We start all of our New York Craft Cocktail Tours with a cocktail. Except we’re not in a bar. We’re actually standing in the middle of Tompkins Square Park. I’m sure we’re not the only ones …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City My parents were in town recently. And that means I rack my brain for good food stops that will also be appropriate for their conservative palates. Desserts are always an easy home run with them, so …
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. The cakes at Lady M are impeccable. They’re beautifully designed and have an irresistible light, heavenly quality. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of their Mille Crêpes and would rate it as one of the best desserts in the city. I had heard …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, BÂTARD IS NOW CLOSED. Going into the James Beard nominated Bâtard, there were two dishes I knew I had to get. This fancy (but approachable) new restaurant in the old Corton space in Tribeca has …
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. In a vibrant Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, you’d expect there to be many answers to the question “Who makes the best cheesecake?” Maybe that was the way it used to be in Carroll Gardens, but today, the Italian residents that are left in this post-gentrified …
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. SADLY, MONACO’S BAKERY & CAFÉ IS NOW CLOSED. Monaco’s might look like it’s been on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge for decades. But no where do you see a sign that says “Since…” or “Established in…”. And that’s because this business has only been here …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. Have you ever wondered what I do all day? The answer is simple: I walk and I eat. One of the tour companies I work for having documented their guides in their neighborhoods talking about their favorite places. Since I’m a …
SADLY, CHIKALICIOUS DESSERT BAR IS NOW CLOSED. The big argument about cheesecake is whether you like dense, heavy New York-style or light and creamy Italian style. The debate is solved at Chikalicious with a style all its own.
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. Jackson Heights is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the entire world. So why was I so surprised to find a legitimate Italian bakery in its heart? I guess I think of it more as a neighborhood of Latin American and diverse Asian cultures. …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. As we put 2014 to bed, I one more time dream about the ten best dishes I tasted throughout the year. You can read more about each dish here or you can just watch this video and revel in my gluttony. …
Looking back on 2014, I present the most memorable and greatest dishes of my year. I can’t believe 2014 is practically over. It was fun while it lasted. And this year I really got a great taste of some new, hot restaurants in addition to dishes from classic New York institutions that I should have …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Most blogs and websites are not posting new content. It’s Christmas! Everybody should have the day off today! But it’s Thursday and that’s the day I post my dish of the week. So here’s a little …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. I’ve always thought of Christmas cookies as a waste of calories. Bland, generic, predictable. Well, after being visited by three spirits one Christmas Eve, I learned the true meaning of Christmas cookies.
SADLY, INDESSERT IS NOW CLOSED. Sort of like a hybird of bubble tea and rice pudding, the Purple Rain is something brand new. Focusing on classic Chinese flavors and sweet soups, InDessert is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. This drink doesn’t go over the top with that sweetness, but instead concentrates on texture. …
Looking back on 2014, I present the most memorable and greatest dishes of my year. In years past, I’ve done a full two month countdown of all 100 of my favorite dishes. This year, I decided to just focus on and give praise to the ten most memorable dishes of the year. I’ll still put …
Maman is a cute little Soho café with bites and coffee, but their chocolate chunk cookie reigns supreme. Kissed with sea salt and studded with a variety of nuts (almonds, walnuts, and macadamia), the modest little cookie is loaded with crunchy, buttery, and sweet surprises. It’s certainly the best cookie of the year. Price: $3.75 MAMAN …
A decadent Italian meal deserves a proper ending and Via Carota does it right. Their irresistible semifreddo is a light, creamy glassful loaded with sweet chocolate and hazelnut flavors and topped with a mound of whipped cream and one beautiful chocolate-dipped gooseberry. VIA CAROTA 51 Grove Street (between Seventh Avenue South and Bleecker Street), West …
Don’t skip dessert at Scott Bryan’s new restaurant The Milling Room. The chef has just as deft a hand with chocolate cake and panna cotta as he does with pork chops and chicken. His panna cotta is my favorite to date seasoned with fresh vanilla and floating in a pool of tangy and bright …