You know what's a good day for cupcakes? Any day. Case and point: Cupcake Stop announced via Twitter that they will be introducing their Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes in Flatiron TODAY. You see…this is why I love the holiday season; put "Pumpkin" in something and it automatically becomes a fall treat […]
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Cook. Eat. Drink. Live 2009 Round Up
Where do I even start with this one? I attended the Cook.Eat.Drink.Live festival this past Saturday, and it was pretty nuts…in a good way. The line wrapped around the block for this event, and people were hungry and thirsty. There were so many different genres of food and drink, it was […]
Illinois Nut & Candy: Chocolate Tasting & Discount!
You know a day is going to be a good day when it involves taste-testing chocolate truffles and chocolate covered marshmallows. A gift from the Kosher/Vegan/Gluten-free chocolate elves. I previously mentioned Illinois Nut & Candy as one of the vendors I met at the International Chocolate Show last week – they […]
International Chocolate Show Round-Up: Part 2
The International Chocolate Show had so many vendors, I couldn't fit them all all into one post. Jer's Chocolate of San Diego was probably one of my favorites. Also known as "the pioneer of gourmet peanut butter and chocolate", their "Cara Mella" bar took best in show: simple, smooth dark […]
International Chocolate Show 2009 Round Up: Part 1
After much anticipation, I attended the 12th annual Chocolate Show, and after about 3 hours of samplings and tastings, I threw in the napkin. There was so much chocolate, in so many different forms I didn't even know where to start. Fortunately, right by the entrance was Peanut Butter & Co., one […]
Happy Halloween!
Throw candy corn at anyone dressed as a vampire, and eat lots of chocolate. And speaking of chocolate, stay tuned for my review of the International Chocolate Show. Tomorrow is the last day, so if you want to go, you still have a shot – just click here for tickets. […]
Pasta Prix-Fixe at Giano and Spina
What's better than a big bowl of pasta? A big bowl of pasta with wine and prix-fixe. See below for the Prix-Fixe Pasta roundup: Giano: This East Village restaurant combines both traditional and contemporary Italian dishes to give you the best of both worlds. Starting next week, they will be […]
Cook.Eat.Drink.Live Food Festival Info 2009
Returning for it's third year, the Cook.Eat.Drink.Live event is just around the corner, and just in time for the holidays. This multi-layered event offers cooking demonstrations, tastings from some of NYC's best restaurants and purveyors (list here), wine tours, and new food product showcases. Sick of buying Dad ties and […]
Wafels & Dinges Introduces De Kompleet Wafel Kit
Have you ever thought to yourself, "man I could go for some Wafels & Dinges right about now.." but were too lazy to get up, sign in to Twitter, locate the truck, go to the truck and buy one? Well, today is your lucky day, my lazy friend! Introducing, De […]
Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner Class at the ICC
As I was walking by Rockefeller Center today, I saw that they had their Christmas decorations up already and I thought, "are they f&%$in crazy? it's only October!" This happens to most people every year. The holidays sneak up on you like Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, only worse. […]
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