Toms Urban Opens at L.A. Live
In what is the perfect spot, opposite Los Angeles’ Staples Center, Toms Urban has just opened up in what used to be the now defunct ESPN Zone. One can only imagine the rent and overhead that the owners are paying for this prime spot, but this Denver-based operation seems to know what they are doing […]
Kincaid’s on the Pier in Redondo Beach Hires New Chef
Kincaid’s on the Pier in Redondo Beach is a destination restaurant and a new chef is in charge. Lance Corrales is no young up and coming hot shot looking to make a quick name for himself, but more of an experienced chef who was hired over younger competition because he knows how to deliver when […]
Maison Kayser’s Winter Menu Warms You From the Inside-Out.
Thanks to the Polar Vortex it has been a bone-chilling winter in New York City, but if you stay inside, you just might miss out on one of New York's top seasonal menus. Maison Kayser has always been a favorite of ours, so when we were invited to try the winter menu, we bundled up […]
You Reap What You Cook
By Mario Bermeo Jr. In a city with restaurants on every street corner, tourists dwellings and secret alley ways, Rome still has its share of hidden gems—and this one has no name, only a wooden door with the number 5 next to it. Andrea Consoli brings a true Roman experience to those seeking to define […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Made With Love
There is nothing more sensuous than a perfect chocolate covered strawberry. Add a delicious fruity champagne or sparkling wine and you have a Valentine's day or any day that exudes love and lust. There are certain cardinal rules required to get the ideal result when making this "yummy" treat. First, prepare everything in advance including […]
Whitman and Bloom….Murray Hill’s Foodie Haven
In a neighborhood known for pubs and sports bars, Whitman and Bloom located at 384 Third Avenue is a welcome addition to Murray Hill. The warm, inviting space combines intimate booths and a long, lively bar that feels truly welcoming. The very friendly, well informed staff is on hand to assist diners with their selections […]
Oxnard on the Rise
Oxnard, a seaside town about 70 miles from Los Angeles and on the way to Ventura and Santa Barbara, has historically struggled a bit as a poor relation. While Ventura and Santa Barbara remain very fashionable, this gap is closing and a recent, albeit brief, early New Year visit confirmed this. The foodie scene is […]
Buffalo Wings Turn 50!
An uncountable number of Buffalo Wings will be consumed this Sunday during the Super Bowl festivities. Be it at sports bars, a football viewing party, or right in your living room, these morsels are in extraordinarily high demand, particularly on this day. The National Chicken Council's 2014 Wing Report states that 1.25 billion wings will […]
Unleash Your Burger Genius
Fine dining veterans John Agnello and Vincent Dardanello have opened up a can of whoop ass on many newcomers to the NYC burger scene. They have recently added a fourth location to their burgeoning brand, Burger Bistro, doing just one thing and doing it extraordinarily well—a perfectly prepared burger, any way you want it. This […]
“Wino” Mushrooms
As a single woman and red wine lover, I am often left with the dilemma of what to do with a delicious leftover half bottle of pinot noir, or other unused wine that shouldn't be wasted before it loses it's glorious flavor. Although I often use the leftover vino as a base for a marinade […]
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