Classical French bistro finds a home in the least classical of places. Located right across the street from a giant Whole Foods and the ever-changing Bowery Street mural, well dressed businessmen seek refuge inside Cherche Midi’s 80-seat restaurant. The exterior of the newest spot by restaurateur Keith McNally blends more into the landscape of Nolita with a white washed brick and wood paneled front, with classic lettering. However, the … Continue reading Cherche Midi
BarBacon. Booze and Bacon. Grilled Cheese with Bacon. Caesar Salad with Bacon. Bahn Mi with Bacon. Lobster Roll with Bacon. You name it; it’s got Bacon. This is not a place for the vegans or the Kosher. This is a place for those who love to indulge (or are incredibly stoned). It’s a gluttonous paradise, with every dish more rich and crunchy then the last. This is the kind of place you want … Continue reading BarBacon
Avocado Toast for breakfast is all the rage right now. Every trendy restaurant serves some variation of this beloved dish. Recreating the flavors at home proves to be extremely simple, with only four ingredients to make your morning significantly better. To turn the avocado toast up yet another notch, I love adding a poached egg on top, to add another level of flavor. The runny … Continue reading Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Delicate. It’s a slightly unusual word to describe a large piece of fried chicken sandwiched between two waffles stuffed with cheddar cheese, that’s doused with whiskey maple syrup. Yet, somehow the kitchen at Root & Bone manages to turn comfort food into a beautiful art. The colors pop, with fresh ingredients balancing out the fried elements of each dish. The latest New York City hot … Continue reading Root & Bone
Union Square Farmer’s Market offers the freshest ingredients from a variety of local farms. The inspiration is endless, with seasonal vegetables, unique proteins, cheeses, freshly baked breads, anything you can think of. I eyed a box of bright orange and green zucchini blossoms, piled high in a white, plastic cooler. I’ve had variations of blossoms at restaurants on multiple occasions, but have not attempted to … Continue reading Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
The last meal. In our family’s grand tradition, an elaborate home cooked meal always serves as the final dinner before someone embarks on a long trip. This time, the trip was my youngest sister, Amanda, leaving for her freshman year at Indiana University. A variety of seafood in a spicy tomato broth was all she wanted. My grandmother’s recipe for Bouillabaisse seemed to answer all … Continue reading Bouillabaisse
When Manhattanites venture to Brooklyn, they tend to think of Williamsburg, Dumbo for Smoragasburg and the Barclay’s Center. Rarely do we explore the lesser known neighborhoods, despite the great restaurants and beautiful parks. I admit, I am typically one who sticks to the traditional areas. So when my friend was having a going away party in Fort Greene, I took advantage of the situation as … Continue reading The General Greene
I can still hear the crackling sound of the crunchy duck skin as I took a bite of my delicate Peking Duck wrapped in thin, homemade pancakes. Located underneath Red Farm‘s West Village location, Decoy acts as an hidden Peking duck lair. Only 24 whole ducks are served each evenings, and reservations are essential to get inside. In order to enjoy the signature dish of Peking … Continue reading Decoy
Put down the mallet and your minuscule fork, soft shell crabs are in season. While I’m more then happy to work for my food and the occasional struggle that comes from breaking open the hard, red shell of any crustacean, when you can cut out all the work in exchange for an even better product, I’m there. I often flock to the various restaurants, quickly … Continue reading Soft Shell Crabs with Basil Aioli
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