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best restaurants beyond Fairfield County

2014: A Year In Review - Part 2

It’s a fact: I am a foodie who keeps her word.

Last week I promised a sequel to my “Top 10 bites in Fairfield county”. And so here we are with “My Top 10 bites beyond Fairfield county”. A list compiled from my travels near an far. From New York city to Urbana-Illinois to Paris to London! Phew!!! It was a tough job - but oh, so flavorful!

So brace yourselves peeps.... here we go!

MY TOP 10 BITES OF 2014 BEYOND FAIRFIELD COUNTY

1. Bowl of Ramen at Ippudo, NYC. This has to be my favorite Ramen … Continue Reading ››
benoit new york

Benoit: A Night To Remember

Last week, I teased your with my other NYCWFF adventure.... an exceptional night with refined food and memorable company! Did I have you sitting at the edge of your seats all week? Ha! Ha!

I am an Indian by origin, and so my palate always gravitates towards bold and strong flavors with boisterous food-preparations. Indian food can be super spicy, super tart, super sweet and of course super flavorful. But trust me, us Indians love it that way. Try some street food anywhere in India if you get a chance - and you will understand what … Continue Reading ››

crepe at farmers market in paris

Eating Like A Local In Paris

This is the last the article about my recent trip to Paris... I promise. I had to write this one, as I feel compelled to share some tips with you- should you find yourselves in Paris in the near future.

France is home to one of the finest cuisines in the world. Most of the master chefs in world have launched their careers with french cooking experience under their belt. With names like Alain Ducasse, Alain Passard, Paul Bocuse, Jacques Pepin, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Eric Ripert, Francois Payard and more shining examples of all that France … Continue Reading ››

l'arpege paris alain passard

L’Arpege - In Perfect Harmony

L’Arpege is a musical reference to chords playing one after the other in a bottom-upwards sequence. What one would expect from such a sequence is harmony and a gentle, easeful transition of notes. Although, such an experience would only be possible if the musician playing this simple sequence understands the importance of rhythm and timing as well as the intensity with which each of these chords are struck. A master would take this simple sequence with the first strike of the chord to make you sit up and take notice. And his subsequent notes would gently build up … Continue Reading ››