New York City | Burgers and Bourbon with BJ Coleman | 2

How 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 [...]

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Bean 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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I Like Bread & Butter… I Like Toast & Jam… I like Everything @ The HARLEM BBQ COMPANY, NYC

A little more than three weeks ago, the HARLEM BBQ COMPANY opened their doors at 2509 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.  Nestled between 145th and 146th Streets, the Harlem BBBQ Company took over the spot once occupied by the popular family-owned rip pit, Shermans. I had never visited or even heard of Shermans, but this past [...]

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Salads, Soups & Sandwiches at GENES @ CO-OP… Barney’s Newest Cafe, NYC

For those of you that have never ventured to my favorite store in the world, Barney’s, the current post-holiday sale is one of the best times of year to really get the most for your buck at the ultra-high-end speciality department store. Aside from designer duds at discounted prices, Barney’s Manhattan flagship location at 61st [...]

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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 [...]

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COUNTDOWN: My TOP 5 NYC Restaurants & Meals for Holiday Dining

Live in New York City?  Or maybe you plan on visiting the capital of the world during the holidays this year… Well, if New York City is on your list of Holiday happenings, be sure to go big or go home with my TOP 5 Restaurants for some good seasonal eating!  Below is my list [...]

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Spinach 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 [...]

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A Beet Salad & Crab Fritters at E&E GRILL HOUSE, NYC

Manhattan’s midtown theatre district is not only saturated with tourists and Tony-award winning plays, it’s also home to the Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square neighborhoods where seedy and grimy intersect with a boat-load of glamorous hotels and trendy restaurants. Eating in the heart of the city is easy as 1,2,3… Aside from the corner pretzel [...]

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Fried Shrimp & Onion Rings, But It’s All About The GARLIC & PARMESAN Sauce at ATOMIC WINGS, NYC

The other day I sat twiddling my thumbs over take out menus as I grappled over which place to choose for delivery of something cheap and good.  I ultimately settled for ATOMIC WINGS, and for the first time ordered their shrimp tenders and a side of onion fries. And although the shrimp were bigger than [...]

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Stars, Bites, & Tons of Fun at the DJANGO UNCHAINED Premiere & After Party

I had a blast last night at the premiere for Quentin Tarentino‘s latest film extravaganza DJANGO UNCHAINED! My date & I rolled to the famed Ziegfeld Theatre on 54th Street for an 730pm showing and didn’t leave until 11pm and then hopped into a taxi and headed downtown to the chic and fabulous Biergarten at [...]

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