Burrata, Fish, Pasta & Filet Mignon @ VALBELLA, NYC
VALBELLA has to be one of the best restaurants I had never heard of in New York City! Located at 421 West 13th Street in the trendy meatpacking district, Valbella is steps away from the Standard Hotel, the Hotel Gansevoort, and some of the best clubs the city has to offer! Inside, the dark and [...]
Read moreUnique & Sophisticated Dining @ JUVIA, Miami
JUVIA is one of those rare restaurants where culinary masterpieces meet contemporary glamour in sheer sexiness, ultra sophistication, and seductive sensuality that beat with the heart of Miami’s posh and elite. The modern purple and cream penthouse space features sleek rooftop dining with spectacular views of Miami’s pulsating beats (and I’m not talking about music, [...]
Read moreWhat Mark Burnett, Roma Downey Jr., Kristin Chenowith & Della Reese Ate @ The BIBLE EXPERIENCE
Tuesday night, I attended a private exhibit for the History Channel’s new television mini-series The Bible. Dubbed “The Bible Experience,” and hosted by the show’s producing couple Mark Burnett (of Survivor and Celebrity Apprentice fame) and his wife, actress, Roma Downey Jr., the phenomenal showcase of character portraits, scene highlights, historic artifacts, and set props [...]
Read moreSpinach Salad, Jerk Chicken Baguette & Three Cheese Shrimp Risotto at CORNER SOCIAL, NYC
Long before Zagat recently claimed Harlem’s hippest spot a place for the “smart” and social set, I have been raving about CORNER SOCIAL since it first opened almost a year ago and was called The Lenox Social! Their seasonal menu makes for delightful changes with consistency in accommodating service, easy and comfortable recipes, and [...]
Read moreCow Pea Soup, Chicken Roti & Red Velvet Cake from SISTERS CUISINE, Harlem
Since coming back from Jamaica over a two weeks ago I have not been able to curb my cravings for caribbean cuisine! I took in a couple of patties from Golden Krust the other day, but they did not manage to fulfill my needs. I found myself aimlessly walking down the streets of Harlem to [...]
Read more***August’s Restaurant of the Month*** ROSCOE’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES, Los Angeles
Whitney Houston said it best at the 2000 Grammy Awards when referencing the legacy of Bobby Brown – “There are a lot of imitators, but there’s only one original.” Dare I use this distinct quote as it also applies to LA soul food oasis ROSCOE’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES, the pioneering restaurant that first gained worldwide acclaim for [...]
Read moreIt’s NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY!!!
Who doesn’t love FRIED CHICKEN??? Well, today is the day to get your finger-licking, lip-smacking, crispy-loving day of celebration – It’s NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY! I found this great article with fun recipes and wanted to share with you… Check it out below from the LA TIMES food blog … PS, if you try a recipe, send [...]
Read moreChicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl & Mint Lemonade at YUKO KITCHEN, Los Angeles, CA
The other day I had a really amazing lunch with my old Baby Phat colleague, Tina Lee… I don’t know if was the restaurant, the food or the company, but it was one of the best lunches I had in a long time! (I’d like to think it was a combination of all three). Tina [...]
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