Littleneck: An Urban Seafood Shack in Gowanus
byFried Ipswich Sandwich at Littleneck Littleneck is the quintessential urban seafood shack. The interior practically exudes Brooklyn dining, with its nautical doodads, exposed brick…
October, 2013
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Brescia
byMozzarella caprese at Locanda dei Guasconi in Brescia This is the second part of our travel series on Northern Italy. Brescia is an ancient city…
A Taste: Yellowfin Tuna Ribbons at Jean-Georges
byJean-Georges, the flagship restaurant of master chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is the ultimate fine dining experience. The atmosphere is elegant and sophisticated, with white tablecloths,…
Japanese Small Plates in an Intimate Setting at Zenkichi
byShrimp and corn tempura stuffed with camembert cheese. A surprising combination that somehow works. Zenkichi doesn’t exactly have a dining room. Instead, the dimly…
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
byI didn’t see many stir fry dishes during my travels throughout Vietnam. Stir fries are more Chinese than Vietnamese, after all. This dish has…
Basil Pesto
byWhen I was a kid, the end of summer was always bittersweet. Camp was ending, and soon the excitement of color war would be…
A Taste: The Lobster Roll at Red Hook Lobster Truck with Oysters from Brooklyn Oyster Party
byTwo “Maine Style” lobster rolls from Red Hook Lobster Pound with oysters from Brooklyn Oyster Party Our “A Taste” feature presents single noteworthy dishes…
A Taste: Garlic Shiso Fried Rice at EN Japanese
byOur “A Taste” feature presents single noteworthy dishes from NYC’s food scene. EN Japanese Brasserie is a fun West Village spot with excellent, truly…
South Indian Coconut Rice
byYou can’t find too much of it in New York, but I absolutely love South Indian cuisine. Speaking very generally, South Indian food is…
Pasta with Arugula, Onions and Eggs
byOur trip to Italy reminded me that pasta dishes don’t have to be complicated, and they don’t always have to have “sauce.” For me,…