Emack & Bolio’s was formed in Boston in 1975 by Bob Rook, a music lawyer. Back then, the clubs closed at midnight so Bob rented a basement, bought a commercial ice cream machine and invited musicians to try his concoctions after their gigs. They would play acoustic music, eat ice cream and hang out until…
Archives for August 2014
Seafood Pasta at Bianca
I had heard good things about Bianca, an Italian restaurant in NoHo. Word on the street is they make hearty, home-style Italian food that doesn’t come with a hefty price tag. So I was excited to try it out this past Sunday. My friend and I both got the same dish: Tagliolini ai Frutti di…
Traditional Italian Gelato at Amorino
Gelato scooped to form the shape of a rose. I had never seen this until I came to Amorino. And not only does it look beautiful, it tastes phenomenal. This is due in part to their policy of only using organic and natural products. I can’t claim to have ever tried gelato in Italy (I…
Four Berry Danish Cheesecake
I got invited to a picnic a few weeks back and was in charge of bringing the dessert. I wanted something that wasn’t going to be too messy to eat and that would travel well for the hour-long commute on the train. After a search on the web I came across this recipe from Piece…
Fish Sando from Harlem Public
The days of bad bar food are over. You no longer have to sacrifice having a damn good meal when you want a drink or two. Case in point: Harlem Public. I have been going here for over a year now, and their food quality is top-notch. This Saturday I went there for lunch and…
The Twister from Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices
At Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices, you can choose from water ices, cream ices, no-sugar-added ices, soft serve ice cream, smoothies, sundaes, milkshakes or regular ice cream. Let’s just say it may take a while to make a decision! I’m in love with their cream ices. Like a cross between ice cream and ice, the result…
Brussels Sprout Pizza at Motorino
Motorino serves up Neapolitan-style pizza in both Williamsburg & the East Village, and I had heard the Brussels Sprout pizza ($16) was the one to try. So yesterday for lunch, I split one with a friend. The Brussels Sprout is a white pizza and has fior di latte, garlic, pecorino, smoked pancetta, E.V olive oil…
Brookies
I first ordered the Clinton St. Baking Company cookbook when I was back in New Zealand. I had never been to New York, let alone the restaurant, but I was looking for new cookbooks and this one caught my eye. Now, fast-forward to 4 years later and I am now living in New York, and…
Kalamari Gemisto at Ovelia
For authentic Greek food with a modern flair, head to Ovelia in Astoria. My Greek friend ELeana is a regular at this restaurant, and we went there last weekend for her birthday dinner. Ovelia offers a selection of hot or cold meze, which are small plates great for sharing and for getting to try a…
Dulce de Leche Doughnut from Dough
Rated as one of the best doughnuts in the city, Dough doughnuts are plump and airy-light; a testament to their freshness and the quality of ingredients used. A sweet treat that won’t weigh you down! Located in Brooklyn, Dough also has a stall at the Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg which is where I got my…