Bourgogne Takes New York – First Stop Sushi
On a beautiful sunny day in April, I had the distinct pleasure of participating in a unique journey around New York City, to explore the wines of Bourgogne and some incredible food pairings to accompany them. This brilliant tour, Bourgogne Takes New York, was an all day excursion put together by The Burgundy Wine Board [...]
Where to Watch The Kentucky Derby in New York City – 2013
The Kentucky Derby held on Saturday, May 4th is the first event of the three races that compose the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing. Although The Derby has long been known as the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” the excitment carries on throughout the day. The next best thing to actually being at Churchill [...]
A Delightful Pairing
On a recent beautiful spring afternoon, we were invited to a fabulous luncheon at Lure Fishbar in Soho NYC to meet Valdo Proprietor, Dr Pierluigi Bolla and his longtime trusted Winemaker Gino Cini. Upon entering Lure Fishbar you somehow forget you are in New York City. It’s as if you just stepped inside a luxury [...]
Retro Brooklyn : Vegetarian Ahead of Its Time
Brooklyn, as well as the Lower East Side of Manhattan was known for having Jewish dairy restaurants. Many of us remember Ratner’s and Rappaport’s. This genre grew out of the Jewish dietary laws that require the separation of milk and meat, and were known for serving Eastern European favorites like cheese blintzes, falafel and innovations [...]
Rich, Delicious Onion Soup
Carmelized Onions are one of the most seductive kitchen aromas that gets all our gastronomical juices flowing and arouses all our “foodie” senses. On a cool spring evening after coming in from the chilling spring rains, nothing satisfies more than turning those sweet and tangy carmelized onions into a warming bowl of onion soup. Add [...]
Tony C’s Secret Limoncello Recipe
Our close friend Tony C is a true example of the great Italian American family culture. Tony takes enormous pride in his ancestry, his family and the Italian gastronomical experience. Tony, like many Italian Americans loves to spend extended time with loved ones. He often shares stories about the incredible food, wine, spirits and amazing [...]
Pie Face
We recently had the opportunity to try some of the savory and sweet selections at the newest location of the Pie Face franchise near Penn Station. Straight from Down Under, this unique concept is sure to be a hit with adults and children alike. We entered the restaurant knowing very little about its offerings, aside [...]
The Resurgence of Rye
As the original American spirit, rye whiskey is the key ingredient in many classic American cocktails. Be it the Manhattan, the Sazerac, or the Old Fashioned, rye whiskey is currently undergoing a significant resurgence and Templeton is leading the pack. The Templeton family history is rich with controversy, ambition and a steadfast commitment to quality. [...]
Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo IGT 2010
At a recent visit to Casa D’Angelo in Fort Lauderdale, we were reacquainted with an old favorite red. The Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo IGT 2010 is a beautifully intense red that comes alive with dark fruits and a delicate licorice flavor. The developed tannins give it a fine structure that has an adequately satisfying finish. This [...]
A Cultural Crossroads in the East Village
Venturing down to the East Village for dinner is always an adventure and this night was no different. Cozily situated on 11th Street between Avenues B and C, Matilda Restaurant sparkles while pushing the boundaries of fusion. An unlikely marriage of Tuscan and Mexican cuisine is highlighted in a wide array of interesting, bold and [...]
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