I am a recent fan of Korean food. Until then, I always thought of Korean food as that somewhat sweet BBQ sauce often found coating various meats on skewers. Oh! and kimchi! Beyond that, I really did not have any clue what Korean food is all about - or if it was even … Continue Reading ››
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Jean-Georges: Need I Say More?
Old world charm with a contemporary twist! That about sums up the vibe of this recent addition to our suburban dining scene. Inn at Pound Ridge boasts a history dating back to the 1800’s. Surrounded by the pristine beauty, which is the essence of New England landscape, it needed some tender loving care … Continue Reading ››
Lobster Is A Craft!
After about a year and half of chasing down “the truck” all around Fairfield county ... checking its status and location updates on the internet and social media, navigating the perpetually crowded roads and highways, meandering through area’s Farmers Markets on days when the truck was supposed to show up ..... this exhausted foodie … Continue Reading ››
A Perfect Day Out In Brooklyn!
Last Saturday I was signed up for a cake making class at Momofuku Milk Bar, Brooklyn! While that alone is reason enough for me to jump on the train to NYC, hurriedly hop on the subway to Brooklyn and then run the rest of the way on foot to Momofuku Milk Bar - … Continue Reading ››
Balaboosta: Mediterranean Meets Middle East
Chef Einat Admony has been causing quite a stir in the New York city dining scene. I have seen her name pop up in many magazine articles lately. Offering delicious cuisine of Israel (her origin) with a dash of mediterranean- Balaboosta (her charming restaurant on Mulberry Street in NYC) has been on my … Continue Reading ››
Unusual NYC Foodie Finds!
In my last few trips to New York City, I have discovered some really cool and unusual foodie destinations - places that were never on my radar. And by "unusual", I mean places that I don't usually gravitate to. No one in my circle was talking about them... absolutely no one! Usually when that … Continue Reading ››
Front Row Seat In Iron Chef Marc Forgione’s Class
Do you like attending cooking classes? What’s the part that you like the most? The eating? The opportunity to tap into a chef’s trade secrets? Or the chance to get to know a chef and his/her style of cooking?
I recently took an excellent cooking class at De Gustibus Cooking School in … Continue Reading ››
I’ve Got Koreatown On My Mind
For months, yes months.... I have been chatting up friends and family, trying to sway all - someone - anyone, to explore Koreatown NYC with me. All my attempts failed and then failed again. How frustrating! I mean, all I am offering is a unique dining experience - in MY scintillating company! Seriously, … Continue Reading ››
A Gem Of New York - The Spotted Pig
April Bloomfield and The Spotted Pig have been names that keep popping up in conversations as well as food articles in print and online - all the time. They are synonymous with culinary greatness and innovation. All foodies on a perpetual quest for amazing food MUST savor the taste of chef Bloomfield’s talent … Continue Reading ››
Rendered Speechless by Blue Hill at Stone Barns
It has been well over a week since [Tweet "I finally dined at the one and only, Blue Hill at Stone Barns"] - and I just couldn’t get myself to write about it. How do you write about the perfect experience? Are there words that will do it justice? Will my writing cheapen the … Continue Reading ››