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New York and Boston aren’t that far apart. But the culinary scene of these cities couldn’t be more different. Case in point: lobster rolls and the definition of a “fish shack.”
My regular fish shack is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the Charles River. It’s a true shack meaning that it’s a fish shop that happens […]
A few years ago a collective gasp could be heard from Manhattan. BLT Burger (the BLT stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel) had just opened and given birth to a real gourmet burger– a $62 Japanese Kobe beef burger. Manhattan was left to ponder “Where does Chef Tourondel think he is? Los Angeles?”
Since then, […]
When the weather gets hot, it’s time to head to the roof. Far from the “Tar Beach” of your apartment rooftop, some of these rooftop digs are downright posh.
Mé Bar Everything leading up to this bar seems lame. It’s in Koreatown, on the 14th-floor of the La Quinta hotel. But once there, you can […]
Starbucks came from fairly humble beginnings, a small storefront in Downtown Seattle, dedicated to the art of making coffee. Yet, somewhere along the way to world-domination, it all went wrong.
I realized how dependent I was on the chain when, in February, every single Starbucks was closed for “emergency training.” I didn’t get the memo […]
The Sixth Annual Snapple Big Apple Barbecue Block Party comes to Madison Square Park this weekend.
Listen to live music as you enjoy award winning food from top pitmasters. Fourteen of the country’s top pitmasters will represent their restaurants, including John Stage from New York’s own Rack & Soul and pitmaster Chris Lilly from […]
I have a new favorite “cheap eat” in Manhattan: Nicky’s Vietnamese Sandwiches in East Village. Nicky’s has been a favorite of Lower East Side residents for years, and now I know why… this may just be the best sandwich I have ever tasted.
Nicky’s traditional Vietnamese sandwich ($4.50), or bánh mì, is made with […]
Spring is here and there are greenmarkets popping up in every corner of New York City. There are few things that are as easy and environmentally correct as buying seasonal produce from a local farmer, many of whom practice organic farming techniques.
Greenmarkets don’t just sell produce anymore; they are truly a marketplace where […]
I first fell in love with empanadas while in Mexico many, many years ago. The small turnovers with sweet or savory fillings is the Latin American answer to the French crepe. So I was ecstatic to find that there was a restaurant dedicated to these tasty delights right here in Manhattan. Located in a […]
Wine Enthusiast is once again presenting a highlight of the New York City epicurean scene, the annual Toast of the Town wine tasting event at Lincoln Center. This year over 500 wines and spirits from around the world will be available for tasting and paired with culinary creations from some of New York’s finest […]
I love dim sum… it’s like Chinese tapas. Little bites of multiple dishes with served with Jasmine tea make for a great meal, anytime of the day. I usually have dim sum on my trips to San Francisco, but I have heard so much about the popular Chinatown institution, Golden Unicorn, I just had […]
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