Food Adventuring Around NYC
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. It has been a long time since I’ve actually been to a brewery. Through the pandemic, I’ve managed to stay on top of many of the local breweries through their beer in cans. But I have not consumed beer at the source on draft in …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City There were some things I didn’t even realize I missed during the lockdowns. Many of my favorite foods and cuisines, I attempted to cook. And so I had tastes of Szechuan food and Japanese soups. But …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. SADLY, FOLKSBIER IS NOW CLOSED. Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day. I’m not Irish and I rarely celebrate it, but I’m usually more aware of it. This year it totally snuck up on me. I think I blame that whole quarantine thing. The one thing I did …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I admit that I fall for the beer can marketing. Before even reading what style beer is being sold, I am attracted to the colorful designs on the cans. I feel like one reason I buy the beer is to just have the cool artwork in …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City As you may have seen, I have a brand new project that I must admit I am putting a good deal of my energy into. You should check it out. It has nothing to do with …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City There was a time not that long ago that I decided to review breweries not just within the five boroughs but the surrounding New York City area. That was because the number of breweries within the city limits …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Back in the “before days,” I used to visit and spend time at breweries. And I always liked to order a flight or tasting to work my way through as many of their different offerings as possible. Since I’m not visiting breweries at the moment …
SADLY, NON SEQUITUR BEER IS NOW CLOSED. Something happened even before this pandemic. Perhaps it’s because I have a young child or I just got too busy. Or something. But I lost my handle on the emerging breweries in New York City. I used to be able to name all of them, but in the last …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. As you may know, one of the many essential businesses that has continued to operate during the pandemic are breweries. I am very grateful for this. It means that I’ve still managed to find freshly made local beer. And what’s crazy is that somehow during this …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Wow! I’m not sure how I’ve never posted a review of one of the city’s most interesting breweries. I’ve known Transmitter and the guys who run …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Katana Kitten was shaping up to be one of my favorite cocktail bars. It was somewhat under-the-radar despite winning the award for Best New American Bar at Tales of the Cocktail. The Japanese-inspired drinks and food were …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I’ve been confused and a bit dismayed by this new drink I discovered at local shop Stinky Brooklyn. My wife is gluten free so I was excited to see a brand new alcoholic beer-like product without gluten that I can share with her. Carrie’s Beer …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Literally days before this current reality of social distancing and quarantining began, I was in Mexico City with a group of people (for the Urban Adventures guide conference). But unfortunately, I had to cut my Mexico …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I don’t need to point out that we are living in crazy times. I was supposed to be drinking chocolate in Oaxaca, Mexico right now but the global health concerns, of course, changed those plans. COVID-19 …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I saved this beer for Oscar night. I always like to follow a theme and since I didn’t make any ram-don in honor of Parasite, I thought a Golden ale was appropriate for an awards show that gives out a golden trophy. While Brad Pitt and Laura Dern …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City This was the first New Year’s Eve I was celebrating with someone under the age of 21 since I was 21 myself. I have a three year old son and this year our babysitter was unavailable. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… The Cafe Disco was actually not the cocktail I ordered at Mister Paradise. It was one I spoke with the bartender about but I went a different way. Amazingly, before I finished my first cocktail, he poured me a taste of the one I …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… The Step Back might refer to taking a step back to a time when cocktails were classy, simple, and bitter. Those are my favorite types and that’s why Existing Conditions stole my heart again with another brilliant creation. This super easy drinking blend of amari and …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… It’s no secret that I am a sucker for coffee-flavored things. So when I discovered the Goldeneye cocktail at undersung cocktail den Sweet Polly, I was sold. I was skeptical at first that this was a vodka based drink, but the neutral spirit ended …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… It seemed to me a bit of a stretch for a new restaurant to incorporate flowers into all their dishes. But that is the premise behind Il Fiorista. Some of their dishes actually work really well, others less so. But I really enjoyed a unique …