French

Paname French Restaurant

Paname is a slang term for Paris, which makes it a fitting name for this relaxed and modern bistro. Well, as modern as a restaurant decked out in Art Nouveau can be. But Paname is certainly modern in its approach to French dining. It manages to retain a classy air […]

TESSA

When I think of dining on the Upper West Side, what comes to mind are Old School Italian spots, Jewish Delis and satellite locations of places that opened downtown five years ago. Original, modern spots are few and far between. Which means when you stumble into a place like TESSA on West 77th […]

Sel et Poivre Take 2

I recently returned to Sel et Poivre, a gorgeous Upper East Side French restaurant I first visited two years ago. Looking back at my post from back then, it seems like the main thing that has changed is my beard has gotten longer. You can read that post for an […]

Jubilee

When you approach Jubilee you immediate know you’re in for something special. The intricately carved Mahogany door resembles the entrance to a French Chateau. But step inside the multi-room restaurant covered in wood and photographs has a hominess that puts you at ease. Make your way to the back where […]

Whole Hog Feast at DBGB

I was recently invited by the folks at Tabelog to a Whole Hog dinner at DBGB NY. If you’re not familiar, Tabelog is essentially the “Yelp of Japan” but in the US they have curated a much more knowledgeable foodie community than what you’ll find at their competitor. It’s always […]