Itssssss bacon! What's a great way to warm up on a cold, blustery New York day? Take some shots of bourbon with a side of bacon! That's what I did on Saturday at the first annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival at La Venue. Granted, I know not much about […]
Author: Dara
Cherry Valley’s Sandwich of the Week Sounds…Healthy?!
If I haven't mentioned this before, feel free to send me a virtual ass kicking. Cherry Valley, otherwise known as the mecca of deliciousness in Whitestone, Queens, announced their Sandwich of the Week. The Sunset: grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, guacamole, tomatoes, salt & pepper on a wrap. I guess Cherry […]
Buttery Brunch at L’Ecole
You've got to give it to the French; they know what's imperative for a good meal. I don't think I've had a more indulgent brunch in my life, but believe me – the butter, the cream, and the flaky pastries were worth every highly caloric bite. I dined with my […]
Preview of Ducks at SPiN
As a somewhat jaded New Yorker, rarely do I find myself in an establishment that begs me to ask the question: where the hell am I?? SPiN, however, has bested me. Located on 23rd street and Park Avenue South is SPiN, a rather unconventional business venture backed by Susan Sarandon. The name […]
Sample Pestos With Panache at Whole Foods and Edible Queens Winter Warm-Up
If you haven't tried Pestos with Panache yet, you are missing out. Fortunately for you, you now have two opportunities to try them in the upcoming week. This Sunday, January 24th from noon – 3 pm, Lauren Stewart, creator of Pestos with Panache, will be at the Edible Queens Winter Warm-Up […]
Winter Restaurant Week is Here!! Thank God!
It depresses me that this only comes twice a year. Restaurant Week is like a holiday – a holiday where I can mingle with those of my own kind rather than wrestle with tourists and their 3-foot Nikon cameras in the middle of the street. Blah. Humbug. Anyway…I love Restaurant […]
Kim Crawford Wines
Not too long ago I discovered Kim Crawford Wines, an award-winning wine from New Zealand that is both refreshing and innovative. This was the first brand of wine that I've ever seen that has an "unoaked" Chardonnay, meaning that it has all the floral notes you would expect from a […]
Brunch at L’Ecole This Sunday Will Donate Proceeds to Red Cross Haitian Relief
Once every so often, a devastating event occurs and I have to put aside my cynicism and sarcasm and be serious for a moment. This is one of those moments. The recent earthquake in Haiti has left the country completely devastated, and if you haven't done your part to help – shame […]
Emporio’s Polenta Night
This post is dedicated to two of my special friends who happen to love polenta…a random thing to love followed by a random occurence in dining…I give you…Polenta Night. Emporio will be hosting a laid back dining experience on Monday, January 25th, aptly named "Polenta Night." Enjoy all the polenta […]
Stuffed Artisan Cannolis Celebrates the New York Jets
What is my favorite thing about sports? Aside from it being one of the few institutions that promotes drinking during the day, it also promotes gluttony and camaraderie; and we all know nothing is better than a lazy sunday with your friends, drinking beer and eating wings, pizza, cookies and…cannolis? […]
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