French
THE MODERN, NYC ***January’s Restaurant of the Month***
I love high-end dining. I have no problem forking over the big bucks for exquisite presentations, opulent recipes and sumptuous service in an upscale, elegant and beautiful setting. And while there are many options for such dining in NYC, the powerful and elite know that one of the city’s most famous museums not only offers [...]
Read moreCheese Puffs, Foie Gras & Bacon-Wrapped Salmon at BENOIT, NYC
In a city saturated with “bistros” and “brasseries” it’s refreshing to visit a French restaurant that is authentically Parisienne without a plane ride over the Atlantic. French restauranteur and Michelin chef Alain Ducasse‘s BENOIT restaurant manages an impressive feat by doing just that without elaborate pretense, ornate fare, or unnecessary dress requirements. 19th century sconces, red [...]
Read moreSteak Frites, Lobster Rolls & Cafe Au Lait at BRASSERIE RUHLMANN, NYC
I love being a publicist! One of the best things about my job is the ability to network. Getting to chat up tastemakers and the media elite over breakfasts, lunches and dinners is an amazing perk. It gets even better when I’m with someone from NBC because that probably means I’ll head over the [...]
Read moreCHEZ LUCIENNE – Harlem’s Place To Be???
I’ve written about Harlem spot Chez Lucienne before, so I won’t go on and on about it! I love their easy vibe, affordable prices, and delicious dishes. Not only is Chez Lucienne the place where some of the shots for Burgers & Bourbon took place, but it has got to be Harlem’s most frequented bistro! [...]
Read moreFoie Gras, Duck à l’Orange, Poulet Yassa & more at PONTY BISTRO, NYC
It’s true, in order to be an authentic foodie, one has to be open minded. One has to have the courage and guts to try new flavors, ideas, and dishes with relish, gusto and bravado. It is only when exiting the comfort zone and exploring different options that one can grow as a food lover [...]
Read more***Restaurant of the Month*** LANDMARC, NYC
Manhattan does not have traditional malls, and depending on with whom you speak, that can be a blessing or a curse! I prefer to see it as the former. With Madison and 5th Avenues, and areas such as Soho, Tribeca and the trendy Meatpacking District, shopping and dining options are abundant in the city just [...]
Read moreSteak Tartare, Escargot, & Ravioli at BISTROT DU COIN, Washington DC
I grappled with choosing this week’s Restaurant of the Week, because while I was in DC, I also stopped by the city’s staple bistro - Bistrot du Coin. I grew up in DC, but this was my first time visiting this popular bistro at the suggestion of a friend and I could easily see why President [...]
Read moreCHEZ LUCIENNE, The Red Rooster Alternative
So, if you read my review of Red Rooster that I posted the other day, you may be second guessing Harlem and the local dining options, but yesterday after a few business meetings, my assistant and I headed uptown and upon arriving at 125th Street, heard NBA stars Derek Fisher & Chris Paul were dining in Red Rooster! We were hungry [...]
Read moreGrilled Brook Trout at BALTHAZAR
Eating at Keith McNally‘s luxe spot Balthazar in Manhattan’s chic Soho district is more than a mere meal at another french bistro, it’s an extravagant dining experience that, upon entering, instantly transports the diner to a Parisienne brasserie. The hustle and bustle, the tiled floors, the lighting, the colors, the service, and of course, the [...]
Read moreBacon Cheeseburger & Fries at CHEZ LUCIENNE, Harlem
Chez Lucienne is another French bistro in Harlem, located on Lenox Avenue between 125th and 126th Streets. Right next to the popular Red Rooster, Chez Lucienne was part of the initial Harlem restaurant rebirth that started about five or so years ago. Upon health inspection, it was graded a “B.” Which is normally subpar for me, but [...]
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