Thursday morning I arrived in Times Square at 6.30am (!!!) to check in for the free cooking class being offered by TNT to promote their new show “On the Menu’, starring Emeril Lagasse and Ty Pennington. Yes, food will get me out of bed that early. Not much else. I had received the invitation a…
Food Reviews
Thomas Chen’s New Restaurant, Tuome.
One of my good friends is a huge pork fan, so when she heard about new restaurant Tuome offering a ‘Pig Out’ meal for two, we were there there in a shot. Tuome is Thomas Chen’s masterpiece, who previously worked at the fine-dining Eleven Madison Park. The restaurant itself is cozy, with exposed brick and…
The ‘Brunchy Meatloaf Burger’ from The Shady Lady
Yesterday I met with my friend who lives in Astoria and we wandered along 30th Avenue to see which restaurants looked good for brunch. We decided on The Shady Lady and got lucky with a table outside. If you’re anything like me, I get bored with all the standard brunch fare like eggs benedict. So…
Danny Meyer’s New Restaurant Marta
Restauranteur Danny Meyer (founder of Shake Shack & Union Square Cafe) is now taking on the pizza game, along with chef Nick Anderer (of Maialino), with the opening of their new restaurant ‘Marta’, inside the Martha Washington Hotel. I went there with a friend tonight for Sunday dinner, after spying a photo of the pizza…
Treats from Carlo’s Bake Shop, AKA The Cake Boss
This past weekend I took a trip to Hoboken, NJ. Visiting Carlo’s Bake Shop, home of the Cake Boss, had always been on my bucket list while I am here in New York City. Originally opened by Carlo Guastaffero in 1910, the bakery was acquired by Bartolo Valastro Sr. in 1964. When he passed away, matriarch…
Speciality Waffle Cones at Emack & Bolio’s
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…
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…
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…