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Get Downtown to Lafayette
I’ll cut to the chase – Lafayette is awesome. I like it even better than The Dutch. Why doesn’t Lafayette get more buzz? The atmosphere is a livelyy, spacious brasserie that’s more casual than...
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Easy Boeuf Bourguignon
I know how to make a proper stew, mmkay? I know about flouring and browning the meat. I am well aware of a bouquet garni. And yes, I can even whip egg whites stiff to make a raft that attracts the...
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Celery Root Remoulade – Winter’s Favorite Salad
This recipe is reposted from my older days – hence the unorthodox structure of the post. It’s one of my favorite recipes, especially for a winter salad, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!...
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Nice Matin is Nice Indeed
This post originally appeared on Whisked Foodie. Nice Matin may just be the most underrated restaurant on the Upper West Side. It is open all day, so you can always get a drink or a small plate at the...
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Tocqueville – A Second Look at a Long Ago Post
When you write a blog for almost 4 years, stuff gets lost in the mix. So, I occasionally republish posts that are especially meaningful to me. This one is about a restaurant that, time and again, has...
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Decadent Desserts at Payard
When I happened upon Payard with some of my friends last weekend, I could have just walked right by and gotten some frozen yogurt down the block. Fro yo is healthy, it’s tasty, and it’s cheap. But then...
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The Far Eastern Side of France at Paris Baguette
When I saw a Paris Baguette going up right near my house, I got excited. After all, wasn’t this the Korean owned, French inspired bakery with things like bulgogi sandwiches? We really need more Asian...
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Amaranth – Lunchtime Bargains for Millionaires
What’s the last time that you ate at a restaurant that was so obviously shi-shi that you felt weird taking pictures? For me, it was last week. I have taken pictures from Paris to Tokyo and never...
View ArticleFoie Gras and a Million Dollar View at Bouchon
*I’m blogging on a boat from Athens to Mykonos! So far, I have eaten a room service burger topped with a fried egg, airborne welsh rarebit, and the most sensational tzatziki on planet earth. I’m...
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Minetta Tavern – Your Everyday 4 Star Neighborhood Joint
I have a habit of visiting hugely popular restaurants 4-5 years after they burst onto the scene. I hate scouring for reservations. I can’t stand a big scene. And I really don’t like to be like everyone...
View ArticleTurning 30 at Daniel
My 30th birthday was pretty much the biggest birthday celebration that I have had since my bat mitzvah. It was multiple days, surprise after surprise, tons of friends, and a meal I have looked forward...
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Dirty French – Dirty in All the Right Places
I’ll cut to the chase: I ate at what is probably the hottest opening of the (late) summer this weekend. Dirty French, from the team behind Carbone and ZZ’s Clam Bar, among others, is on the Lower East...
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Weekday Breakfast at Le Grainne
This is a short and to the point write up: Le Grainne is a lovely weekday breakfast spot. It’s on 9th avenue, in that stretch of Chelsea just above Chelsea Market – you know, that street where there...
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Cherche Midi – Paris on The Bowery
I love a French bistro. Did y’all know that? I love the elegance of formally dressed servers. I love the comfort of a basket of freshly baked, floury baguette on the table. I love the clatter of...
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Picholine – A Luxurious, Delicious Gem of a Restaurant
My photographs from my recent dinner at Picholine are terrible, but that’s because the lighting is soft and romantic. Make no mistake…the food is nearly as good as it is at Daniel. I was shocked at how...
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Buvette Doesn’t Ring my Breakfast Bell
I have wanted to try Buvette for a long time. I have heard that it’s so Parisian. That the food is wonderful. That the space is cramped but comfortable. That it’s SO SO AMAZING. Let’s see how it...
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Montmartre – Delectable French Cuisine on 8th Avenue
I haven’t been to Montmartre in quite awhile – it was time to give it another go. It’s still that beautiful space, perfect for a girls night or an awesome date. And the food is better than ever....
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