Dessert
THE 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 moreFeasting on Sheer Elegance at NOBU, Malibu
I have written about the hip and celebrity friendly NOBU before. They were January 2012′s Restaurant of the Month (click either link to check out that review and why Nobu is always a top choice when it comes to the BEST in dining options). I visited their Malibu location during my last visit to LA and [...]
Read moreBrunch @ Jean Georges’ ABC KITCHEN
As one Yelp.com reviewer acknowledged, when it comes to restaurants and dining, the name Jean Georges Vongerichten is synonymous with the best in luxury and food. And as one can imagine, his downtown Manhattan locavore and environmentally conscious ABC KITCHEN certainly does not disappoint. Located at 35 East 18th Street, bucolic elegance is beautifully balanced [...]
Read moreSOFRITO – An Authentic Taste of Spanish Harlem’s Food, Flavor & Fun All In One!
I had dinner at my favorite New York Latin American restaurant SOFRITO a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve been grappling on whether or not I should save them as April’s upcoming Restaurant of the Month, but I took another look at the pictures yesterday, and knew I could not wait another day to fill you in on [...]
Read moreMOCHI – What It Is & How To Get It!
The other night I spoiled myself by completing a dinner of shrimp fried rice with red bean MOCHI ice cream! I posted a photo on Facebook and I notice that some of my friends didn’t recognize this exquisite confection! Mochi ice cream is a sweet Japanese dessert made of pounded sticky rice (mochi; pronounced mo-chee) [...]
Read moreCARLA HALL’S ALCHEMY PETITE COOKIES – My New Favorite Treat!!!
Like many of you, I first became enamored with Carla Hall‘s flamboyant personality and distinct cooking skills on Bravo’s hit cooking competition reality series Top Chef! Her signature glasses and infectious whooping made her a standout from the rest, and the current Washington DC resident is now president of her own catering company, ALCHEMY BY CARLA [...]
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 moreTrying Out BOSTON CREAM PIE @ The PARKER HOUSE HOTEL, The Place Where It Was Created!!
During last week’s visit to my beloved city of Boston, I stayed at the OMNI PARKER HOUSE HOTEL, formerly the Parker House Hotel. I’ve been staying at so many Omni’s recently, I beginning to feel like I may have to sign up for their reward points! But I digress. As I mentioned in previous posts, [...]
Read morePomegranate Yogurt with Strawberries and Mochi at PINKBERRY
It’s my birthday week, so I’ve been allowing myself to indulge a bit here and there! Yesterday, after a business meeting on 14th Street, I treated my assistant to a midday snack from the famous frozen yogurt shop PINKBERRY! We both ordered a cupful each, and had left with the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. While fro-yo [...]
Read moreOatmeal Cookies from THE LUSCIOUS LITTLE DESSERT COMPANY, NYC
I love helping fellow entrepreneurs… I know what it takes to start a company, and trust me, when I tell you, it’s not easy. You need as much support as possible, particularly from people who believe in you and what it is you’re doing it! I certainly wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for [...]
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