All Entries in the "Eats & Sips" Category
Pastis – A Meatpacking District Favorite
If you are wandering the Meatpacking district on your way to Highline Park or in need of break after visiting the Apple Store, stop into Pastis for breakfast or lunch. Pastis has been around since 1999 and is one of restaurants opened by Keith McNally of The Odeon, Balthazar Restaurant and Nell’s fame. Pastis has [...]
Pizza Fridays: Where to get the best pizza in NYC
Cooking dinner is a chore. In my family, my mother’s rule was she would cook a nice home cooked meal every night during the week, except Friday. Friday was pizza night, no matter what. My mother’s self-instituted day off from cooking may have been out of her own need for rest, but it began my [...]
Baked by Melissa – Pint Sized Cupcakes For Your Tasting Pleasure
This week, Baked by Melissa opened up a new location near Union Square. Baked by Melissa offers miniature-stuffed cupcakes the size of a quarter. Whether you are looking to satisfy a sweet tooth craving or stock up for a party, Baked by Melissa offers 9 flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Flavors [...]
107 West: American Fare, Light & Easy
107 West is a cozy little restaurant tucked away into a non-descript row of store-fronts as eclectic as they are expected on the block of 187th Street at Fort Washington Street in the Hudson Heights/Inwood Section of upper Manhattan. It is the one of two 107 West locations, the original is actually located at 107th [...]
Nectar: Harlem’s Wine Bar Destination
Harlem is home to Nectar, a wonderfully sublime and sexy wine bar tucked away into the edifice of a new apartment building on Frederick Douglas Boulevard at the corner of 121st Street. By day it is a clean and open, almost reminiscent of gallery space, clearly visible from the street. But after sunset it takes [...]
Corton: A Gastronomic Adventure
Recently, I went to Corton for a birthday celebration. What a treat! Corton is located in Tribeca where Montrachet (I loved that restaurant) used to be located. The restaurant is named for a wine region in Burgundy, France. The restaurant decor is extremely elegant yet understated. The chandelier lighting fixture in the middle of the [...]
Celebrating Dinner With A View At Mount Fuji
When we’re celebrating a family event or in the mood for something different, one place on our short list is Mount Fuji in Hillburn, NY. A hibachi restaurant with a view (Oh, what a view!), it is a special experience from the second you see the sign and gigantic imperial red gate (Torii) to head up the spiraling [...]
The Best Kosher Deli Sandwich In The New York Area
When I was approached by Kosherfest to be part of a panel of culinary experts to judge deli sandwiches, I was thrilled beyond belief. I was introduced to the deli sandwich from a very young age. Whenever I traveled with my family to New York, L.A., West Palm Beach, or Chicago, we always found our favorite delis and enjoyed their version of the Ruben, Pastrami on Rye, Corned Beef, Roast Beef, or Tuna on Challah.
Mangia e Bevi: Sing, Dance, Mangia
This past weekend my girlfriends and I headed out (in the rain) for our friend’s birthday to what on the outside appeared to be just a small Italian restaurant. The restaurant, Mangia e Bevi, (which means Eat and Drink) is located in the Theater District on the corner of West 53rd and 9th Ave. When [...]
The Toast of The Town: NYC Wine & Food Festival
Today begins NYC’s Wine and Food Festival, so if you are a foodie- you will not want to miss this event! Kicked off with BizBash’s Hors D’oevres house: The Art of Food Party on Thursday – You can begin your exploration of food with learning and tasting canapes and other fine bite sized food from [...]
