Rarely would you hear me say, "you know what? I could really go for some Cambodian." In fact, I wonder how many people actually say that to begin with. But if the meal in question is coming from The Norry at Kampuchea, I can see myself saying it more often.. […]
Author: Dara
Lactose/Gluten Free Holiday Dessert Recipes
Every year, we celebrate Christmas at my moms house with the fam, and there are a few members who never get to partake in any of the delicious desserts because they have food allergies. There's always some form of boxed-cookie or cake that tastes like hampster food and sits like […]
Giano
I have a certain love for Italian food, but sometimes I can’t decide whether I want a traditional dish like lasagna in hearty marinara sauce, or something more contemporary like butternut squash risotto with gorgonzola fondue. So if you’re indecisive like I am (or a Gemini perhaps?), Giano appeals to […]
Two Faced Plates at Giano
I have a certain love for Italian food, but sometimes I can't decide whether I want a traditional dish like lasagna in hearty marinara sauce, or something more contemporary like butternut squash risotto with gorgonzola fondue. So if you're indecisive like I am (or a Gemini perhaps?), Giano appeals to […]
Barros Luco Introduces New Menu Design and Two New Sandwiches!
You heard right. The underrated Chilean sandwich shop in Midtown has added a couple new players to their starting lineup: the Ave Palta and Ave Pimiento. What the hell is that? You might ask. Like most of Barros Luco's other sandwiches, it is deliciousness between two slices of homemade bread. […]
Celebrate Christmas the German Way at Loreley
Feel like brussel sprouts and beer this Christmas Eve?? Then grab your lederhosen and come on down to Loreley! For $38, you can enjoy such German specialties like Eisbein (pork shank), Sauerbraten (beef roast), or filet mignon with beer-braised brussell sprouts. Gotta love those sprouts. Their regular a la carte […]
Pinkberry Expands Toppings and May Open New Locations!
It's true! It's true! During my weekly visit to Pinkberry over the weekend, I noticed that their toppings station looked much more diverse. Is that Cinnamon Toast Crunch? And white chocolate shavings? And brownie cake crumbles?! First they give us Chocolate Pinkberry, now they give us a plethora of toppings […]
Dinner at Marfa – Guacamole and Ribs Anyone?
Walking into Marfa on the LES the other night, I can't say that I knew for sure what I was getting into. There was a big steer head cow skull above the bar, paper bags used as candle holders (fire hazard?), and Marfa happens to be a city in West […]
Happy Hannukah! Celebrate With Latkes!!
I'm probably the worst half-Jew in America. I actually had to Google "Hannukah" to a) make sure I spelled it right and b) find out when it actually starts. Holy Moses it's tonight!! You know what that means! Yes, time for some recipes for potato latkes!! I honestly don't know […]
Kathi Rolls Opening Tomorrow in “Curry” Hill
Coming to you from chef/owner Gaurav Anand of Bhatti Indian Grill, is a new concept in Indian casual dining: enter Kathi Rolls at 101 Lexington Avenue in Gramercy/Murray Hill (more commonly known as "curry hill"), opening tomorrow Dec 11th. What exactly is a Kathi Roll you might ask? Some sort […]