Scallop Carpaccio with Tomatoes, Pickled Shallots, and Thai Basil
byI am always appalled by scallop dishes at restaurants. Even the best seafood restaurants in New York charge well over $25 a plate for,…
I am always appalled by scallop dishes at restaurants. Even the best seafood restaurants in New York charge well over $25 a plate for,…
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…
An early sign that Spring is here is the arrival of pea shoots in New York’s farmers markets. The delicate greens have such a…
A meal at Angus Club: thick-cut poterhouse steak, hash browns, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and peas & onions. “So do you just drop a…
I recently embarked on a relaxing and flavorful vacation to Tulum in Mexico. Here is the third entry in our Beyond the Five Boroughs feature on Tulum: a review of Hartwood, Tulum’s best and most critically acclaimed restaurant. The first post explored Tulum’s surprisingly authentic Italian restaurants, while the second one covered Mexican street food. Later posts will explore beach front dining and Tulum’s many other fine dining establishments.
Masq’s jambalaya with shrimp, andouille sausage, and a small dollop of creamy goat cheese It’s not easy to find a good jambalaya in New…
Every year, Melissa and I spend a long weekend in Vermont at a country bed & breakfast called the Henry Farm Inn. In the…
Thanksgiving is almost as much about the leftovers as it is about the main event. Turkey and stuffing go on sandwiches, cranberry sauce becomes…
Some days I really just want a good matzoh ball soup. On days like that, when I can’t get to Grandma’s house, or Katz’s…
Jean-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,…