Verjus
Foie Gras, Black Truffles, Wine Pairing. This decadent Parisian tasting menu satisfies every desire. Continue reading Verjus
Tag: Wine
Clown Bar
I had to pause after I took my last bite of veal brain to process what I had just devoured. A little ironic, you might say, that I was literally at a loss for words after ingesting a brain. I’ve never had that happen to me before, where I truly had to stop and reflect on the incredible nature of what I had just enjoyed. … Continue reading Clown Bar
Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
Have you ever had one of those nights where everything starts out wrong and ends up so right? That was a recent Monday night for me. A date cancelled on me last minute (strep throat) and I found myself done with the gym at 6 pm, dressed up nicer than usual with no where to go. Instead of wasting my outfit and falling into a Netflix … Continue reading Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
Rippon Vineyard
This view can’t be real, can it? A sprawling green lawn, rows of vines, blue water glistening in the sunlight, a single island sitting right in the middle, mountain ranges as far as the eye can see. It feels like something so beautiful can’t truly exist. But it does. And it’s a vineyard. Where complimentary tastings take place in the lovely Rippon Hall. Inside the … Continue reading Rippon Vineyard
Gibbston Valley
You’ve just survived a 20+ hour flight and the most frustrating car rental company in history, what are you going to do next? I’m going to DisneyWorld!
Just kidding, you’re in New Zealand. You’re going to a winery.
But as one individual on TripAdvisor aptly described, Gibbston Valley, which is located somewhere along the stretch between Queenstown and Lake Wanaka is the DisneyLand of the area, complete with a tasting within a cave filled with lit up barrels and Instagram-able moments.
Reykjavik, Iceland
It’s become the hottest tourist destination in the past year, which is slightly ironic considering it’s the land of Ice. Tourism has quickly skyrocketed in Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik and it’s apparent why. The town is beautiful, the countryside is even more breathtaking and the restaurants could compete with most New York hotspots (prices included). From the moment we stepped onto our Icelandic Airlines flight at … Continue reading Reykjavik, Iceland
Vivolo
To quote Dave Matthews, “turns out not where but who you’re with that really matters.” Dave is right on so many levels, but sometimes a great Italian dinner with even better company can make for a wonderful night. I’m rarely on the Upper East Side, fancying myself a Westside dweller, but on a Wednesday night, the first one that finally feels like Spring — I … Continue reading Vivolo
Dirty French
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
Madrigal
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
Marta
Danny Meyer rules the New York City culinary scene. No one else could create a burger shack in the middle of Madison Square Park and draw two-hour waits, while simultaneously serving eight-course meals at the Michelin Star restaurant Gramercy Tavern. He’s mastered a smoke house, and high end “Cafe” and turned museum food into a genuine culinary adventure. So, when Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality … Continue reading Marta
The Political Foodie 