Restaurant reviews – the opinions expressed are solely my own. Often, though it will appear that they’re based on a single visit, they’re based on more than one. And I’m willing to hear from folks who disagree – I do know that restaurants, including my own, have their off days.
New York City – It’s official, as of yesterday. My apartment is now sold – closed, the check is deposited – and my real estate broker and friend of 20 years took me out to lunch. Her pick, one of her longtime favorites, Bouley. I only ate there once, years ago, at the original Bouley.… Read More Less than the sum of its parts
New York City – As my time in New York draws to a close, people have been asking me all the usual “aren’t you going to miss…” type questions. Truthfully, no. I remember 23 years ago when I was headed to NYC from the midwest, a friend gave me a New Yorker magazine cartoon. It… Read More Farewell (212)
New York City – “Welcome!” isn’t a bad thing to hear when you enter a restaurant. The Japanese form, Irashimase, is something we often hear on venturing into our local sushi parlor. It’s often called out by a sushi chef or two from the bar. At En, a relative newcomer to the West Village dining… Read More Irashimase!