Brown Butter Basted Rib-Eye Steak with Smashed Potatoes

I needed to cook last night. Needed being the key word. After leaving the office, I rerouted my traditional commute to my local butcher store, Paisanos Meat Market on Smith Street in Brooklyn, intent on making braised short ribs. But after staring at the recipe on the New York Times Cooking app for the duration of the subway ride, I realized it wouldn’t just … Continue reading Brown Butter Basted Rib-Eye Steak with Smashed Potatoes

Gena W.September 24, 2019July 17, 2021Leave a comment

Dinner, Midtown East

Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong

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

Gena W.January 16, 2015June 2, 20151 Comment

Dinner, Nolita

Cherche Midi

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

Gena W.August 29, 2014December 23, 2014Leave a comment

Dinner, Drinks, Napa, St. Helena

Farmstead

Dancing to a live band performing Johnny Cash on a warm California night drinking Napa Valley wine, underneath the stars. That’s the scene at the outdoor bar at Farmstead, a St. Helena favorite. It’s as perfect as it sounds, one of those classic scenes out of a movie. Simplicity at its finest. Farmstead is lively, with crowds ranging in age from their mid-twenties to late-sixties. … Continue reading Farmstead

Gena W.May 13, 2014July 3, 20141 Comment

Chelsea

New York Taste

My mom and I had the wonderful pleasure of attending New York Taste 2013 benefiting City Harvest. We both had never attended a food festival and really didn’t know what to expect. As it turns out, these kind of events, especially this one run by New York Magazine, are absolutely incredible and exceed all expectations. First of all, everything is included, open bar, limitless portions … Continue reading New York Taste

Gena W.November 13, 2013December 24, 2013Leave a comment

Homemade

Carne Asada Tacos

Cooking with friends easily tops my list of favorite activities. Everyone contributes, sips wine and enjoys the fruits of our hard labor. Taco night topped the list of things to make after a beautiful fall day of hiking. I opted to modify a Tyler Florence’s Carne Asada recipe, since you usually can’t go wrong with his ‘ultimate’ dishes. First step involved marinating and prepping the … Continue reading Carne Asada Tacos

Gena W.November 11, 2013December 16, 2013Leave a comment

Dinner, Midtown East

Betony

The newest New York foodie mecca, Betony, hardly screams trendy or even elegant. Instead, the decor and quiet classical music in the background is reminiscent of the old Russian parlor that used to occupy the space on W. 57th Street. I was a little alarmed when I first arrived, expecting youthful foodies here to indulge with unconventional “lobster rolls,” fried pickles, and signature cocktails. The … Continue reading Betony

Gena W.October 2, 2013April 1, 2014Leave a comment

Drinks, Homemade, Lunch, New Jersey

Football Tailgate

There are very few things I love more then a great football tailgate. Beer, burgers and rowdy fans; what’s better then that? It’s the only moment when winners and losers are irrelevant and we can just celebrate and gear up for the hopefully victorious game. I have been going to New York Giants games with my dad for the past twenty years and our crew … Continue reading Football Tailgate

Gena W.September 16, 2013October 8, 2013Leave a comment

Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant Week, Soho

The Dutch

Most consider The Dutch’s menu to be American Nouveau, but the meal I had for lunch Restaurant Week transcended the globe. And to be perfect frank, I didn’t mind. Everything was so clean, fresh and flavorful that you begin to think its natural for Chile Cornbread to pair with Yuzu. The Dutch is a Soho exception. The tourists generally stay away, and foodies in suits … Continue reading The Dutch

Gena W.August 6, 2013April 1, 2014Leave a comment

Lunch, Restaurant Week, Upper West Side

Boulud Sud

Famed chef Daniel Boulud controls the New York culinary scene. Every restaurant he’s opened receives famed reviews and has continually transformed a variety of cuisines. While these restaurants aren’t on the same pricing level as the World-Class Daniel, they are still on the relatively expensive side. Cue Restaurant Week. Lunch deals tend to be the best bang for your buck if you are able to … Continue reading Boulud Sud

Gena W.July 26, 2013April 1, 2014Leave a comment