Mostly wine related, perhaps a review of one or more wines, or a wine tasting. Sometimes other beverages as well – spirits, or even non-alcohol drinks, if you can believe that!
Buenos Aires – I am saddened to have to pass along the news of the demise of a long cherished friend. The best pastrami in New York is no more. For those who’ve been reading the last couple of weeks, I very well may have been the last food writer to review the 2nd Avenue… Read More Great Steak, Good Fun
New York City – For a last evening out in New York, and a bit of a celebration as well, my friend Kym and I thought we’d drop in on another friend, Patricia Yeo, chef at Sapa, 43 West 24th Street. I worked with Patricia at AZ, where she truly made a name for herself,… Read More A Little Pan-Asian Harmony
New York City – While I usually comment a little bit on the decor and ambiance of the restaurants I’ve dined at, it’s not my primary focus, and it’s more to give you a feel for the place. Last night my friend Bill and I dined at Barbounia, 250 Park Avenue South, the new Greek-Italian… Read More Mixed Mediterranean
New York City – New Year’s Day dawned bright and clear, but cold, and we decided that since the Museum of Modern Art was open, we’d head that way for a few hours of “culture.” MoMA, as it is generally known in these parts was recently completely renovated, revamped, and repriced – there were cries… Read More Two Takes on Modern
New York City – Wow! The first post of 2006! Happy New Year all. So let’s cram a little of everything into this post. I know it’s probably sounded like I haven’t done much of anything but eat for the last few days since arriving here, but in truth, a large amount of my time… Read More Happy New Year!
New York City – Back in one of my first posts on this blog I mentioned the restaurant Five Points as one of my favorites, and one of the places I was going to miss in leaving New York. Marc, Vicki, and Chris have gone on to open their second restaurant in the city. Personally,… Read More Farm Fresh in Chelsea
New York City – So many pundits have weighed in on the “best lobster roll” controversy in this city that I feel a bit like a young lad slipping his late homework assignment under the teacher’s door hoping that no one will notice its tardiness. I’ve eaten many a time at Pearl Oyster Bar, I’ve… Read More Lobster Camp
New York City – It seems an eon ago that I worked as the wine director at Felidia Ristorante. In terms of the restaurant world, it probably would be considered an eon, and even if not, it’s a time that is a bit hazy in my mind. One thing that is clear however is the… Read More Lucky 13