The Best in Food & Travel. Made in NYC.
Last month New York received America’s first branch of Tim Ho Wan, a Hong Kong based Dim Sum specialist known to foodies as the “cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world.” As you can imagine with anywhere that includes the words “Michelin Starred” and “Cheap” the waits immediately became ridiculous. […]
Hearing that another Middle Eastern spot has opened on Steinway Street offering hookahs and belly dancing may not get you jumping the N train to Astoria. But unlike many of it’s neighbors, Cafe Istanbul is a legitimate restaurant. It is run by 20 year restaurant vet Sonny Saikh along with […]
As we take the last few bites of 2016, it’s time to reflect on the year that was. So I’m continuing a tradition I began last year by “drafting” my Fantasy Tasting Menu of my favorite New York dishes of 2016. It’s necessarily the twelve best dishes or most innovative […]
For a long time I just assumed all extra virgin olive oils (or “EVOO” ‘s) were the same. It’s pressed olive juice right? Just dip some bread into it or throw it into the pan to add a little extra flavor. Then I went to Italy and did some olive […]
I’ve got no beef with a good Pad Thai or Drunken Noodle, but it’s good to see New Yorkers finally getting excited about traditional Thai food. After spending a month in the country, I know how much more complexity there is to the cuisine and I’m happy to finally see […]
