When did it become summer? Sometime over the weekend apparently, and now I'm getting the questions about where to go for outdoor drinking and dining. I prefer the term "Alfresco" because it sounds European and nothing says European like eating outside while enjoying a glass of your favorite alcoholic bev. […]
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Bites From Bon Chon Chicken
In keeping with the Wednesday tradition of "good things in the middle" (and Relatively Wordless Wednesdays) I decided to go with fried chicken and dumplings from Bon Chon. Take in all the super crispy, spicy, perfection.. That just looks SO healthy, doesn't it? This chicken is so juicy with the crispiest […]
The Social Eatz “Best Burger in America” …Apparently
I stopped by Social Eatz to try this now-famous burger from Top Chef alum Angelo Sosa. The restaurant is located in Midtown and I would classify the menu as fancy fast-food with an Asian twist. The atmosphere is loungey and casual at the same time, which is pretty cool, […]
What $20 Can Get You at The Smorgasburg
When I heard about the food-only version of the Brooklyn Flea coming to Williamsburg this past Saturday (and every Saturday thereafter!) I was super excited. So many great vendors and local farmers come together for this event, I didn't know where to start, but I grabbed $20 and headed […]
Sign Up for Gilt Taste
I know I already did! Gilt Taste launched last night, with Ruth Reichl as the Editorial Advisor. Think of this as the foodie-version of Gilt Groupe. I love Ruth Reichl; I think I have read all of her books at least twice. Garlic and Sapphires is what inspired me to […]
Tequila and Tacos at Empellon
What could be bad about that combination? Well maybe some things, especially at Empellon. The tequila selection was impressive and the tacos were pretty solid, but I've had better fish tacos for sure. In this case, the tongue tacos were where it's at. If you are afraid to try […]
Hop, Skip and a Brunch at Rayuela
Normally I don't visit a restaurant for brunch before trying it out for dinner, but I have been on a Latin brunch-kick lately, and Rayuela's menu caught my eye, allowing me to skip dinner and go straight to brunch. Rayuela means "hopscotch" in Spanish, which I believe references Chef […]
A Celebration of Sandwiches!
This may be the half-Jew in me talking, but in my opinion, there is almost nothing better than a traditional pastrami sandwich on rye. Really. If the meat is good, and the bread is good, then it's ALL good, homie. Oh about that…I also grew up in Bay Terrace where […]
It’s Coming…
I'm not a morning person. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that most of my senses don't even work in the morning. Peripheral vision is lacking (read: tunnel vision) and basic motor skills are impaired until I get some coffee. Today was different though..as I saw something […]
Beerparc Opening May 18
Well my timing couldn't be better…remember Foodparc? If you don't, scroll down a few, you'll get there. Apparently the outdoor space in Foodparc is being converted to Beerparc. Yay! The 12,000 sq foot space will house plenty of food and drink to keep the Midtown happy hour crowd well, happy. Apparently you pay […]
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