From the moment you walk into the narrow doorway of Taqueria LES, you know they mean business. Los Angeles decor covers the walls, with Dodgers flags and famous celebrity mug shots lining the bar. LA rules the taco world, and Taqueria knows they need to show respect to the master. The explicit list of rules on the back of the menu proves they aren’t messing … Continue reading Taqueria LES
California wine country is as beautiful and enchanting as everyone says. Each vineyard or winery has its own personal flare, unique product and atmosphere. There are hundreds to explore and discover, and sometimes doing research ahead of time will either help or hurt you. It’s never a bad thing to just drive down the Silverado Trail jumping from vineyard to vineyard. There are a series of … Continue reading Napa Vineyards & Wineries
It’s the Shake Shack of Napa Valley, and I say that in the most loving way. Out-of-towners, and even locals, wait on long lines in the hot California sun for a taste of the delicious burgers, fries, shakes and more. Like everything out West, all burgers are prepared with locally sourced ingredients and made to order. They don’t just stop with typical beef burgers, expanding their … Continue reading Gott’s Roadside
Shrimp with the heads on. That was the one requirement for my sister, Amanda’s birthday dinner with me in the city. It’s an oddly specific request, and one that needed to be filled. A simple Google search for this type of a delicacy is not the simplest feat, but fortunately FourSquare came to the rescue. We made our way through the streets of Chinatown, past … Continue reading The Boil
A vintage dining car. In the middle of New York City. Revamped. Reworked. Ridiculously awesome. The “hippest diner on Earth.” When the iconic Empire Diner shut its doors on May 15, 2010, it seemingly marked the end of a staple feeding New Yorkers since 1946. After much real estate turmoil, Chef Amanda Freitag (most notably known for her role as a judge of Food Network’s Chopped), … Continue reading Empire Diner
Tessa, Welcome to the Upper West Side. We’ve been waiting a long time for a restaurant like you to open its doors in the not-so-trendy West 70’s. Every time a buzz worthy, neighborhood type spot opens up in the city, it’s never in my neck of the woods. I’m always taking a long ride on the F train to the Lower East Side, venturing on … Continue reading Tessa
Brooklyn hipsters roll up their tight plaid shirts, unbutton their skinny jeans to take one giant bite of a twist on the Southern classic, hot meatloaf sandwich. Brooklyn Star in Williamsburg has attracted crowds for years, keeping up its reputation as a neighborhood hotspot. Their specialty is Southern comfort with a modern twist, without taking away all of the buttery fried goodness that distinguishes this … Continue reading Brooklyn Star
For all those foodies out there, who also love any type of food webisode or TV series, there’s finally a feature length movie to bring #FoodPorn to the big screen. By the incredibly talented Jon Favreau, Chef is a witty, yet realistic portrayal about a chef trying to make a name for himself in LA. The cast is unbelievable; Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey, Jr., Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, … Continue reading Chef
As a New York native, the Theater District scares me. Flashing signs for both Broadway Shows and dreadful restaurants (yes, Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, I’m looking at you) line the 40s between 7th and 8th Avenue. When you finish work at 6pm in Midtown and have 8pm theater tickets (Book of Mormon!!), you have very little choice then to suck it up and eat … Continue reading Don Antonio
The Political Foodie 