For the Perfect New York Breakfast, Homemade Gravlax
bySmoked salmon is part of the quintessential New York breakfast. We love fresh nova or “lox” on a bagel with a good schmear and all the…
Seafood
Spicy Tuna Ceviche with Cucumbers and Mint
byWe recently came into a large amount of fresh sushi-grade big eye tuna. I know, life is tough. Our go-to for fresh tuna is…
Basque Pintxos Across the Border in Hondarribia
byContinuing our exploration of the Spanish and French Basque Country, this post is on Hondarribia, our day trip over the border into Spain. The…
Exploring French Basque Cuisine in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
byInspired 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
bySpanish 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
byI 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
byJust open since June, La Cigogne brings the cuisine of Alsace to Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. “Cigogne” means “stork” in French, not that anyone couldn’t…
Nobu New York: Revisiting the Old Master
byNobu’s famous rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce. Still the best there is. When Nobu first opened in New York in 1994, it…
Oysters and Cocktails on the LES at Black Crescent
byBlack Crescent takes the term “Oyster Bar” to another level. The folks at seafood purveyor Wild Edibles have created a sophisticated cocktail bar at…
Casual Greek Fare at Faros in Park Slope
byAfroditi salad with figs, dried cranberries, and fried halloumi cheese at Faros in Park Slope. There are few great restaurants in Park Slope. Happily,…