For a gourmet wine is not a drink but a condiment, provided that your host has chosen correctly. – Edouard De Pomaine Eleven Madison Park May 2013 The Surprise It was the eve of my latest birthday. Jonathan and I were meandering through Madison Square Park on our way to my surprise dinner he had planned. Our … More Eleven Madison Park
There is no surer bond of friendship than an identity of community of ideas and tastes. ~ Cicero Taste ‘Buds’ If you are passionate about many things it’s highly likely that you keep company with similarly passionate people. I know just who to call when I want to go out for an adventurous meal, a … More The Chew: Taste ‘Buds’
El hambre es el mejor salsa. Hunger is the best sauce. – Miguel Cervantes ROCKAWAY TACO – Rockaway Beach, NY Let’s just say I could have done a bit better at acquiring directions…but my head and belly was telling me one thing only – TAKE ME TO TACO! After an early morning at the gym … More Take Me To Taco ~ Rockaway Taco
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. – Virginia Woolf PORTEÑO – Chelsea, NYC Foodie paradise. Yes, that’s all I really need to say but I will indulge. Dining well is exactly what one will do at Porteño. This charming little restaurant will make you feel at ease and gives such a sense of … More A Charming Restaurant to Nourish Your Soul ~ Foodie Paradise
Nha Trang One – Chinatown, NYC After a soulful bowl of steaming pho and an iced coffee to cool me off at Nha Trang in Chinatown, I am no longer reluctant to say that Vietnamese is one of my favorite cuisines. Before this visit, I simply liked a good noodle soup and the fresh quality of ingredients … More Vietnamese Cuisine ~ a rise to the top
Nathan’s Famous: Jonathan goes for the chili cheese dog and a corona…me, just a corona A little soft serve to lift our mood after the freak show at Denny’s Ice Cream next door…Jonathan steals a bite of mine – notice he’s not offering me his cone, actions of a true sweet addict! Mango on a … More Coney Island: Memorial Day 2012 (A day in photographs)
BOULEY – Tribeca, New York City When you leave a restaurant with the sommelier’s business card you know you have had an incredible meal…and wine to boot! Don’t be shy – state what you like in a wine and let their genious do the work. Thank you, Michael Peltier, for your attention to detail and … More To Bouley or not to Bouley…Bouley please
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 