The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day, making it the ideal time to celebrate one of America’s most favorite sweet treats. Invented in the 1930s, Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts added broken chocolate bar pieces to her cookie batter. She expected the chocolate to melt into the batter, but instead […]
Where to Dine With Your Valentine in NYC
February is known to be the most romantic month of the year and Valentine’s Day is the chance to share an intimate dinner with your special someone. New York City has some of the most romantic restaurants in the world, many of whom feature a special Valentine’s menu incorporating oysters, champagne and chocolate, all guaranteed […]
Where to Enjoy the Best Solo Dining in NYC
There are a myriad of reasons why New Yorkers dine alone, a late meeting, a reprieve from a roommate or significant other or just a desire to concentrate on a great meal and contemplate the day. Whether you are single or just want to dine alone, New York City is the ideal place to find […]
Aumm Aumm is Yum Yum!
Finding hidden neighborhood gems is one of our favorite pastimes and with Aumm Aumm Pizzeria & Wine Bar we truly hit the jackpot. Driving down Broadway in North Bergen New Jersey, you are instantly drawn to Aumm Aumm. It looks warm and inviting, and you somehow just know at first glance, that the food will […]
Special Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve in NYC
Where to Celebrate New Years Eve in NYC: Toro The New Year’s Eve tradition in Spain is called “Nocheviaje," the old night. Hours before midnight, hordes of people gather in Madrid’s Puerta Del Sol to await the chiming of the clock tower heralding in the New Year. This year Co-Chef Owners Ken Oringer […]
Where to Enjoy The Feast of The Seven Fishes in NYC
Many Italian-Americans celebrate Christmas Eve with a Feast of the Seven Fishes (Festa dei Sette Pesci). This is a tradition for Catholics, as they abstain from eating meat on holy days. The reason for seven dishes is not really clear – some say seven is the most frequently used number in the bible and others […]
Lido, A Hidden Gem In Harlem
Some of the best things come out of necessity and such was the opening of Lido Restaurant five years ago, when owner Susannah Koteen realized the need for an outstanding Italian restaurant in Harlem. The Harlem food scene was just emerging and the opening of Lido certainly helped to raise the bar. The restaurant, a […]
The New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children Gala Wine Dinner
Karl Wellner, Deborah Norville, Mary Pulido, Frank Sommerfield,Penny Grant, David Stack (Photo by Annie Watt) This year, The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children held its annual Gala Wine Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The event was superbly hosted by Deborah Norville, of Inside Edition, who is also a member […]
Where to have a Unique Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC in 2015
If you are planning to dine out in Manhattan this Thanksgiving, here are some unique ideas for a different kind of celebration: SPICE MARKET If you are looking to spice up your Thanksgiving, then Jean-George’s Southeast Asian restaurant Spice Market located on West 13th Street is ideal. The exotic décor is sure to give your […]
Bar Seki is Born
New York Sushi and Sake lovers rejoice! Chef Seki is opening his third outpost in the Theater District this week with a gorgeous bi-level experience and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek. As New York City sushi lovers know, Chef Seki is simply one of the best. He is known as the […]
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