I’ve been on the Brussels Sprouts band wagon since I was a little sprout. I never loathed the green vegetable, devouring them in any way possible to the amazement of all adults (and peers). Now that this veggie has become the hottest thing since Kale, simply roasting sliced Brussels Sprouts in a little olive oil simply won’t do. Bacon pairs extremely well with Brussels Sprouts. … Continue reading Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Vintage arcade games and gourmet grub. Barcade breaks the mold of your traditional bar, filling the entire space with old school arcade games; Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong, NASCAR USA. Play all of your old favorites while sipping one of the twenty-five rotating micro-brews. Barcade found a decade of success in Brooklyn, and decided to expand to the popular Chelsesa neighborhood of Manhattan. Within a … Continue reading Barcade
It’s the sauce. The red sauce, either medium or spicy, lures crowds to Randazzo’s Clam Bar, a Sheepshead Bay favorite. Top food critics, including The New York Times’ Pete Wells travel just for a taste of the good stuff. Fresh seafood smothered in the sauce. Don’t be fooled by the neon lobster holding the name “Randazzo’s” pinched between its claws. The bright lights make the restaurant look more … Continue reading Randazzo’s Clam Bar
My Dad grew up in Brooklyn. Not the now so-trendy Williamsburg area, but real Brooklyn; where old school restaurants haven’t changed in decades and hipsters are no where to be seen. My sister’s and I were thrilled to join my Dad for an adventure to see his old stomping grounds, his old high school, the spot where his friend’s bike was stolen; you know, all the … Continue reading Brennan & Carr
Transport yourself to a restaurant in the heart of Rome, Italy. Freshly prepared pastas, thinly sliced melt in your mouth prosciutto, different cheeses grated table side for different dishes. Attractive waiters saying “grazie” with a huge, glowing smile. You feel at home, you feel part of their warm Italian family. Hop on the L train into Williamsburg, and you can discover an Italian dream right off … Continue reading Antica Pesa
Rockaway Beach feels more like a tiny beach town then a part of the sprawling New York City landscape. Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, the area is “Stronger Then The Storm,” completely rebuilt and attracting huge crowds. One of the most luring attractions in Queens is Rockaway Taco, a small shake serving ridiculously good tacos, fruit drinks and traditional sides. Sunburnt crowds wrap around the block … Continue reading Rockaway Taco
There’s nothing Ina Garten can’t do. I dream of the day that my invite arrives to join her Brunch Bunch to try all of her absolutely fabulous creations in her gorgeous Hampton’s estate. In the meantime, I decided to recreate one of her many incredible recipes, transforming ordinary breakfast into something a little bit more gourmet. Granola is a favorite breakfast staple, but many of the … Continue reading Hazelnut Granola
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