This week I’m telling tales about Parmigiano Reggiano and a Japanese Italian fusion dinner I went to. But first a little background; when I went to Parma over 2 years ago on a press trip to learn about this celebrity of cheeses, I tasted and smelled and learned about the lifecycle of a Parmigiano wheel….
A good bakery starts with a long line. Even on a weekday post kiddo drop off, jog, or workday break— in the morning, already!? I think cafes and bakeries make the excuse for the community to take it easy; “that thing can wait.” And, “come again tomorrow! We’re here to feed your indulgent side” Well,…
Raf’s I walked into a dimly lit foyer facing a cute banquet and pastry counter. I marveled at the offerings that were placed in a mid century vintage pastry case. The Italian French inspired eatery would be a great spot to have breakfast or brunch, quietly. Pastry Chef Camari Mick is amplifying the pastry game…
A day well spent working the New York City Food and Wine Festival! I have always had a love for food television and was thrilled to be a part of an event that Food Network and the Cooking Channel were sponsors of; where all of the proceeds went to the NYC food bank and Share…
I ventured through the lower east side where I came across an all dessert bar. This Small, white walled space housing two tables and a counter with stools, is run by pastry chef Chika. The counter seats watch over the two chefs that assemble the desserts to order each day. Each dessert comes with an…
The tiles in the restaurant gave me a sentimental feeling. My mind went back to coming home after a long day of classes and eating a snack that was kept warm on the stove top for me. Such comfort from the start at this small, Mexican food hub, which sits on a corner inNYC’s upper…
I have gone to Misi Robbins restaurants more times than I’ve visited any other Brooklyn eatery. And there are SO many I want to venture to there. But I will never be mad about it. Buttery, crispy, crunchy, herbaceous, zingy— the buzz words I describe her veggie plates. This time, we hit a few…
The Neopolitan pizza gem in midtown run by Giorgia Caporuscio. She is a female pizziola powerhouse and I can’t tell you how delicious my experience was. You have to go yourself. The pizza was what one would say “transports you to the source” and I agree… with myself. Without knowing the exact products used I…
I’ve definitely talked about the Golden Diner lots in the last few months. Absolutely worth a day trip just for the pancakes alone. Get up and out pretty early to beat the morning rush lined up outside the quaint dive. We only tried a few things on the menu including the pancakes, matcha crumb cake,…
If I ever had a storefront of my own it would probably look like Big Night. I am obsessed with their vintage glassware finds, cookbook collection, and all of the chili oils and tinned fish (even though I don’t eat) you can find. It’s a mecca for a culinary professional or the amateur home cook….