From La Côte Basque to La Rioja – La Rhune, Espelette, and Pamplona
Continuing our exploration of the Spanish and French Basque Country, this post is on our journey from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, on the French Basque coast, to…
Grilled Garlic Basil Shrimp with Espelette Pepper
Sadly, summer is over. But you can eat a delicious summer meal, thanks to local hot-house grown tomatoes and herbs, all of which remain available…
Basque Pintxos Across the Border in Hondarribia
Continuing our exploration of the Spanish and French Basque Country, this post is on Hondarribia, our day trip over the border into Spain. The…
Middle Eastern Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds
While exploring Atlantic Avenue’s Middle Eastern shops and restaurants, I kept coming back to my favorite Middle Eastern salad: the fatoosh salad. The highlight…
Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine at Yemen Cafe
Atlantic Avenue, the main thoroughfare forming the border between Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, has long been home to a sizable collection of…
Exploring French Basque Cuisine in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Inspired by David’s trip through Northern Spain, we recently returned from an exploration of the Spanish and French Basque Country. Here’s the first post,…
Cata Restaurant – A Modern Take on Spanish Cuisine
Spanish food is making quite a resurgence in the New York dining scene. Just a couple years ago, we had our first real paella…
Scallop Carpaccio with Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, and Thai Basil
I am always appalled by scallop dishes at restaurants. Even the best seafood restaurants in New York charge well over $25 a plate for,…
Alsatian Cuisine Comes to Carroll Gardens at La Cigogne
Just open since June, La Cigogne brings the cuisine of Alsace to Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. “Cigogne” means “stork” in French, not that anyone couldn’t…
Spicy Summer Squash and Sausage Stew
Hearty stews are more winter fare, of course (try our Vietnamese beef stew when it gets colder). But if you’re like me at farmer’s…