Appetizers
PEA SOUP @ The Soho Grand Hotel, NYC
The other day I stopped by the SOHO GRAND HOTEL (310 West Broadway) for a business meeting and arrived a bit early. In order to kill some time, I grabbed a seat in the lobby’s Salon and ordered the hotel’s pea soup. I expected a velvety split pea soup, but was pleasantly surprised to be served [...]
Read moreBorscht, Calamari & A LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE @ BROOKLYN DINER, NYC
The convenience of living in Manhattan is part of the appeal. Every want and everything seem to be at the footsteps of every apartment building – so much so that even dining in Brooklyn is feasible without leaving the island! Last Friday, my assistant and I grabbed a booth at the BROOKLYN DINER, located at [...]
Read moreNUCHAS Empanadas – The Perfect Spring Bites!
Originated in Spain and Portugal, Empanadas are stuffed pastries that are usually baked or fried and filled with meats, cheeses, and/or veggies. NUCHAS, the all-natural unique empanadas, offer an international flavor with passion baked into every bite. With a Food Truck located in the heart of Times Square on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets, Nuchas bakes [...]
Read moreTHE LAMBS CLUB, NYC ***May’s Restaurant of the Month***
THE LAMBS CLUB is so austere there’s a sign at the entrance that reads, “Open To The Public,” to let mere mortals know that they, too, can have access to exceptional dining in grandeur and style. Located at 132 West 44th Street – a tourist-laden Manhattan block that houses exclusive university clubs, famous luxe hotels, [...]
Read moreGRAMERCY TAVERN ***April’s Restaurant of the Month***
Everyone knows that there are endless dining options in New York City, but only true New Yorkers with the most refined tastes know that the bountiful list of diners, delis, restaurants, and upscale eateries pale in comparison to one spot that offers the best in sophisticated dining that can only be found in Manhattan – [...]
Read moreI Think I’ll Pass On GOYA’S TOSTONES!
Since dining at Sofrito recently, my craving for fried plantains, also known in the Dominican & Puerto Rican communities as Tostones, has been plaguing me! So much so, when I came across the GOYA Tostones in my grocer’s freezer, I knew I had to scoop up a box and try these at home. The directions [...]
Read moreHow To Eat Like A King @ DEL FRISCO’S, New York City
DEL FRISCO’S has quickly become one of my favorite steakhouses in all of New York. Elegant, sophisticated and cosmopolitan decor combined with rich recipes, perfectly cooked steaks, and attentive service make Del Frisco’s a true standout in a city that houses luxury steakhouses practically on every block! I wrote about Del Frisco’s back in January [...]
Read moreCrispy Calamari & A Grilled Salmon Salad @ J&G STEAKHOUSE, Washington DC
Jean Georges Vongerichten is one of the BEST chefs in the world, but he obviously was not in the kitchen when I stopped in his Washington DC restaurant J&G STEAKHOUSE last week. Located at 515 15th Street N.W., J&G is located inside the chic W Hotel and is steps from the White House. Sleek, sophisticated [...]
Read moreChowda, Calamari, Salads & Scallops @ STEPHANIE’S On NEWBURY, Boston
At the turn of the millennium, during my Boston College days, I used to think shopping and dining on the trendy and upscale Newbury Street in Boston was the ultimate in the city’s style and luxury. High-end designer boutiques, beauty salons, modeling agencies, and restaurants line the pristine blocks where downtown’s beautiful people mix and [...]
Read moreDuJour Magazine Celebrates The Face with Nigel Barker, Coco Rocha, Countess LuAnn & Angela Simmons @ The Darby, NYC
Last night I attended media mogul Jason Binn’s sumptuous party for Dujour Magazine‘s latest cover girl and supermodel Coco Rocha at the trendy and ultra exclusive Darby restaurant and lounge. The upcoming cover was shot by the party’s co-host Nigel Barker who stars alongside Coco, Naomi Campbell and Karolina Kurkova in Oxygen’s upcoming model-competition-based reality show The Face. [...]
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