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 […]
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Hog Pit Has Good Wings, And That’s About It
In an act of desperation, my friends and I ended up at The Hog Pit last night. All we wanted was good food, cheap drinks and a fun crowd for some World Series-watching. Out of those three qualifications, I'd say the cheap drinks were the only thing we would get. […]
Piccola Cucina Soho Reopens This Week
I wasn't going to post today due to unbearable exhaustion/pulling my hair out over the World Series, so I will have to make this short and sweet. Or short and savory. Piccola Cucina in the West Village has reopened this week; and to celebrate, they are offering a complimentary glass of Prosecco […]
Philly’s Phileo is Taking Over NYC Fro-Yo!!
I am no Yankees fan, but this is one fro-yo wagon I refuse to jump on. According to Grub Street, Philly-based company Phileo quietly stormed into the West Village and took over Cali-based Yogurtland on Bleecker st. I haven't tried this alleged Phileo, but it looks and sounds almost identical to the offerings […]
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. […]
New Review in ‘Reviews’ Section: Ardesia
Hello fellow foodies – please visit the Reviews section for some delectable pictures (and words) from last night's meal at Ardesia! Sample: Yea. I'd like to see you try to not go now..
Ardesia
I’ve been noticing a trend of wine bars lately, and I could not be more happy about it. I had heard about Ardesia opening up in the Hell’s Kitchen area and thought, why not? Wine, small plates, and conveniently located a few blocks from work – I had […]
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 […]