The hardest thing about New York City is finding something that already exists. It’s easy to be in the know about the trendy, new restaurant that’s covered by all of the publications. And the vintage staples are favorites, keeping their original signs and attracting out of town clientele. It’s the places that somehow fall into the in between that are tougher to find. The decades … Continue reading La Fonda Boricua
The smell of sizzling meat fills the air, as smoke rises into large metal tubes above each table. Waiters in black t-shirts carry trays of raw steak and pork to each table, adjusting the grill located in the center of the table to the perfect temperature. With tongs, they place the meat onto the grill, slicing it into pieces with a handy scissor before serving. … Continue reading Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Walking through the Lower East Side around 10 o’clock at night without a few cocktails reveals a completely different city. Glowing neon signs illuminate the dark, dirty streets, as trendy individuals smoke cigarettes outside trendy city hot spots. Dirty French, located on Ludlow, embraces the neighborhood, with a bright pink sign marking the front of the restaurant. Gorgeous hostess great you with a warm smile, … Continue reading Dirty French
When traveling to a foreign country, my family tries to eat like the locals. We wander the streets, finding hidden gems, forced to break language barriers through pointing to words on the menu ordering one thing and getting something completely different. On our recent trip to Panama City, we instead found ourselves indulging in local fare at a Panamanian hot spot, by Michelin Star chef Andrés Madrigal. … Continue reading Madrigal
The splatter of blood stained my white tank top, as I stood in awe of the dark skinned man butchered a gigantic Tuna with a technique that mixed delicacy with hacking. The stench of salt water and sweat filled the air on the brutally hot day in Panama City. Despite the never ending supply of fish, every shape, size and variety in the Caribbean, the meat … Continue reading Mercado de Mariscos (Fish Market)
The Political Foodie 