The other morning I was forced to grab breakfast on the run before going to work (which is very rare for me) so of course I went with an almond croissant. I had heard that the French bakery Ceci Cela has some of the best croissants in the city so I got one and was…
Food Reviews
The Best Fried Dumplings in Chinatown
I have tried so many dumplings in my life, and one of my favorite weekend things is to have Dim Sum or Yum Cha. Nowadays, I tend to stay away from fried dumplings and opt for the healthier steamed version but I was recently at a dinner with friends at XO Taste and they ordered…
Rhubarb Crumble Bar
Rhubarb is in season and I couldn’t be happier. I love the tart flavor combined with something a little sweet and this Rhubarb Crumble bar ($2) from Ladybird Bakery was the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Ladybird Bakery: 1112 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
La de Pernil Arepa from Caracas
I had been wanting to try an arepa from Caracas for the longest time. Finally, this past week I went there and ordered the La de Pernil ($8) with roasted pork shoulder, tomato slices and spicy mango sauce. This was actually my first time ever having an arepa. It’s a Venezuelan & Colombian staple, served…
Strawberry Filled Cupcakes from Ladybird Bakery
Ladybird Bakery in Brooklyn is one of my favorite bakeries in the city, hands down. They have an amazing selection of cupcakes, cookies, cakes, pies and slices and each one I’ve tried (and I’ve tried a lot) is amazing. Their Strawberry Blossom cupcake ($4) is no exception. Strawberry cake, filled with a chunky, real strawberry…
Mofongo With a Side of Goat
I didn’t know what Mofongo was until this past weekend. My boyfriend suggested we go to a restaurant in Washington Heights called La Casa Del Mofongo, which features Caribbean and Latin cuisine. Mofongo consists of green plantains which are deep-fried until they are crisp on the outside and dense on the inside, which are then…
Key Lime Cheesecake From Epicerie Boulud
Cheesecake is either a hit or miss for me. Either it’s too rich or I don’t like the crust or the fruit isn’t great. That’s why I was blown away by the Key Lime Cheesecake ($7) at Epicerie Boulud. Every component of this cheesecake works. And that’s a very hard thing to master. Tart and…
Chili Fish from Grand Sichuan
Chili sauce, whole red chilies and Chinese peppercorns blast your taste buds with the Braised Sliced Fish With Chili Sauce ($18.50) dish at Grand Sichuan, in the East Village. The Chinese waiters seemed surprised to see me eating this dish, as they asked my friend a couple of times if I was alright eating spicy…
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie from Levain Bakery
If you’re a lover of peanut butter then get yourself down to Levain Bakery as soon as you can! Their dark chocolate peanut butter cookie ($4) is to die for; crammed with peanut butter chips and made with extra dark French cocoa. And just look at the size of this cookie. It’s definitely not for…
Peach Pistachio Tart from Epicerie Boulud
Peaches and pistachios: the perfect marriage. Epicerie Boulud’s Peach Pistachio tart ($7) combines tartness, a hint of sweetness and nuttiness, creating a delicious tart that will brighten any day. It looks just as good as it tastes. The pastry is puffed and buttery and the peaches are poached, with the pistachios adding their unique flavor,…