Lunch
Borscht, 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 moreGORDON RAMSAY’S Fish & Chips!
GORDON RAMSAY is the notoriously harsh British chef and television personality who has built a brand around magnificent dishes coupled with his reputation for dropping “F” bombs as harsh criticism to staff and employees. But if you can get past his rough exterior and, what seems to be, never-ending controversy, Ramsay has earned 15 Michelin [...]
Read moreTwo More Delicious Reasons to Dine @ FRED’S at Barneys!
This week will find us back in New York City, and I could not think of a better way than to kick things off than with FRED’S at Barneys. Since Fred’s was named my Restaurant of the Month for September 2012, it is quickly becoming one of the most reviewed spots here at Burgers & [...]
Read moreWINGS & THINGS – Poolside Snacks @ The EDEN ROC Hotel, Miami
Miami’s timeless EDEN ROC HOTEL will always have a special place in my heart! Not only has it hosted Hollywood greats such as Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart and Lucille Ball, it was also the very FIRST hotel I stayed at when I first visited Miami back in 2000! I fell in love with Miami so much, that [...]
Read moreSHRIMP & GRITS – The Best $10 Lunch Ever @ RAY’S In The City, Atlanta
Since 1984 RAY’S RESTAURANT has been a part of the Atlanta social scene. With three locations all over the city, I visited their downtown location – Ray’s In the City – last week after picking up some sundries at the CVS across the street! Located at 240 Peachtree St., NW, Ray’s $10 Lunch Sign located outside [...]
Read moreLobster Bisque, Risotto & Chicken Liver at FRED’S @ Barneys
I had a wonderful business lunch the other day at FRED’S at Barneys. Fred’s was September 2012′s Restaurant of the Month. Whenever I go in for lunch, I automatically order their delicious chicken liver dish… If you’re going to eat chicken livers, Fred’s at Barney’s is where you want to indulge. Located at the luxury [...]
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 moreCHOP’T Gets Creative with Kale & Other Delicious Salad Options
I had seen the salad shop CHOP’T numerous times throughout my travels in the past year, but I had never stopped in until last week after a business meeting on Park Avenue South, I stopped into a location on 23rd Street and ordered one of the best salads I had eaten in a very long [...]
Read moreBean Farmer’s Soup, Pork Belly, Kale, & A Club Sandwich at SOHO HOUSE, NYC
The SOHO HOUSE is a sophisticated private members club and hotel located in Manhattan’s trendy Meatpacking district. The six-floor old warehouse now features a restaurant, a club lounge, a theater, luxe hotel room and the city’s only public rooftop pool! Started in London in 1995, the Soho House was created as a haven and networking [...]
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