Cuban Cuisine ROCKS @ VICTOR’S CAFE, NYC
Sure, I’ve written about my beloveds La Esquina and Sofrito’s – the hip and trendy NY spots where getting a table is next to impossible, loud music makes conversation difficult, and cramped seatings, but the star gazing, quality foods, and loads of fun make it all worth while. I love both spots for their authentic [...]
Read moreCHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS @ Corner Social, NYC
Move over sliders, my favorite Harlem restaurant CORNER SOCIAL has a new summer menu, but thank goodness they have not replaced or removed the delicious Cheeseburger Spring Rolls appetizer! Since we are celebrating the burger all week long, I knew I had to showcase this delicious and inventive take on the cheeseburger that makes old-school [...]
Read moreFATBURGER Lands in the Big Apple!
One of my favorite west coast burger chains FATBURGER has officially arrived in New York City! Opened yesterday in Manhattan’s upscale Murray Hill neighborhood at 509 Third Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets, Fatburger’s midtown location is a pristine and enticing fast food spot with a vivid exterior, grilled to order burgers with strategically placed [...]
Read moreOctopus, Shishito Peppers, Mahi Mahi & THE UGLY BURGER @THE NATIONAL, NYC
The other night I visited THE NATIONAL, Geoffrey Zakarian‘s American-style bistro situated in midtown Manhattan at 557 Lexington Avenue inside of The Benjamin Hotel. In May, I named Zakarian’s The Lambs Club our Restaurant of the Month, and had I been to The National weeks ago, Zakarian would have been the first to score B&B’s [...]
Read moreLunch at DEL FRISCO’S
Since posting yesterday’s lunch from June’s Restaurant of the Month – Union Square Cafe, I’m all about lunch, and just may make every post this week on some of my favorite lunches! I couldn’t think of a better way for Tuesday’s lunch celebration than sharing the deliciousness of one of the best steak houses in [...]
Read moreLunch at UNION SQUARE CAFE ***June’s Restaurant of the Month***
Although I may have not given him the well-deserved credit or mention, I’ve certainly written about Danny Meyer‘s restaurants before. Have you read my reviews on The Modern or Gramercy Tavern? It’s no coincidence that both are two of my all-time favorites as the former was B&B’s Restaurant of the Month in January and the [...]
Read moreWILL SMITH & Family Bring Glam to NYC for AFTER EARTH Premiere
I had a blast last night attending the AFTER EARTH premiere and after party in New York City last night with Coleman Entertainment Group client Vivica A. Fox! I’ve been attending so many premieres recently, I quickly realized I better slow down before going to the movies starts to mean free popcorn, celebs galore, a dose of [...]
Read morePEA 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 moreBreakfast at BOND 45, NYC
There’s nothing like rising in the morning, pulling back for a deep stretch and filling the stomach with something warm, tasty and delicious! Yes, breakfast can be indeed be the best meal of the day. Experts have long said that starting the day off with a healthy and well-rounded breakfast is key to daily maintenance [...]
Read moreBurrata, 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 [...]
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