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Nutmeg and Maple Cream Tart
Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the lack of food around here. It's not like I've stopped cooking or eating, but rather I just haven't had the time or the inclination to collect my thoughts and pen down a recipe. And secondly I just wanted to thank (read full article)
Little Giant – Big On Taste – Little On Atmosphere
Little Giant is just an average looking New York restaurant that is basically a small box- like storefront with a nondescript-looking interior… …but they make one really memorable dish that makes up for its lackluster appearanc (read full article)
Eat, Drink and Save Money: Bianca – Get A Meal For A Steal!
Well it’s not really a steal…But for New York restaurants, Bianca is definitey worth your money in terms of portions and atmoshere. It’s a cozy, romantic Italian bistro located on a very pleasant street lined with brownstones and (read full article)
Friday Follies: Who Says the Apocalypse Ain’t Here? Pop-Tarts World…
On Tuesday the End of the World as We Know It made an appearance, and almost nobody noticed… The Location: Times Square, New York. (That ought to give you a clue, right there.) The Scene: The Grand Opening of the new, unique, and glamorous Pop (read full article)
Dear New York…
Quite a few of you know that this past weekend I went to New York to attend this year’s BlogHer conference. The trip in itself was wonderful, with informative sessions and some cool swag. Here are a couple of random thoughts, h (read full article)
Dear New York…
Quite a few of you know that this past weekend I went to New York to attend this year’s BlogHer conference. The trip in itself was wonderful, with informative sessions and some cool swag. Here are a couple of random thoughts, h (read full article)
Philippe – Now That’s Fancy Chinese Chow, Mister!
The famous New York City Chinese restaurant Mr. Chow has been around for years – and has locations around the world. But when Philippe Chow (no relation to Michael Chow, owner of Mr. Chow) left Mr. Chow after 27 years of service, he took m (read full article)
Take Us Back to Pulinos, Puleaze!!
Nothing is better in New York than good food, good wine, or good company. And last night we had the perfect combination of them all. We Magpies were looking for a trendy restaurant to go to that was popular and hopefully not too pricey. We decid (read full article)
The Dark ‘n Stormy
Be very careful when you fix yourself a Dark ‘n Stormy. Making it incorrectly could land your ass in the slammer. The drink is actually protected by a trademark owned by the Gosling family, makers of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. So tech (read full article)
A Wagnerian Treat for Children: Tannhäuser
Anthony Tommasini reports from Bayreuth: There is a general and well-founded perception of the Bayreuth Festival as an elitist stronghold for opera, as much a shrine to Wagner as a festival of his works. And there is no ticket harder to come by. Wag (read full article)
John’s of Bleecker Street…Keeping New York Stomachs Happy Since 1929
There are always long lines outside John’s of Bleecker Street, a pizzeria that has been in the same location since 1929. And as we Magpies know – restaurants can’t survive in NYC if the food sucks. So even though we knew going into (read full article)
What's a savvy host to do about Double-Dipping?
Continuing to share some of the best, brightest & most creative resources for entertaining - and overall savvy perspectives - let's introduce Saucy Dipper, an expert in Hosting your Own Dip Party, who's bringing some focus to an issue of etique (read full article)
NYC Sidewalk Catwalk – Fashion Forward And Free
NYC’s Fashion and Garment District has been transformed into a sidewalk catwalk with mannequins on display (runway style) between 34th street and Times Square, on Broadway. This outdoor display will be going on from now until September 3rd, 2 (read full article)
White Almond Garlic Gazpacho with Green Grapes
With the dog days of summer still to come, it’s useful to have a few recipes up your sleeve that require NO cooking. Not three hours in the oven, not 30 minutes on the stove, not boiling water, not a toaster oven. There are times when raisin (read full article)
The Spice Route, Tastemakers, Culinary Trends and Duckweed
Tastemakers ~ Jonathan Gold ~ “Jonathan writes about culture, rather than cuisine, and he does it brilliantly,” says former New York Times food critic Ruth Reichl, ... Sitting at a barside table in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my (read full article)
You Gotta Eat Lean Meat
I had a dream last night that I was flying around a dinner party (literally flying), holding a raw pork chop in each hand, singing to a big band song about the merits of lean meat. It was Warren Buffett's dinner party, but it was suddenly in a (read full article)
DMANBURGER “Whitmans NYC”
As far as hamburgers go, few have reached more fame as the “Jucy Lucy”. Created by either Matt’s Bar in Sth. Minneapolis or nearby 5-8 Club-the name being misspelled coins its mystery reputation. As its Wikipedia page explains: Ma (read full article)
I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! Giveaway
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! Thanks to New York Times Best Selling Author Devin Alexander, I have 5 copies of her new cookbook I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! for 5 lucky readers! Have you ever seen Devin on her cooking show Healthy Decadence (read full article)
Kids Eat nutritioulicious™ Foods
A few weeks ago I posted a commentary on a New York Times article about children’s menus and whether or not they have a place at restaurants. While I understand both sides of this debate, I have seen firsthand that children can and will eat the (read full article)
DMANBURGER “Sam’s Corner, Myrtle Beach SC
This truck stop diner-style slop house, nestled in a strip mall, claims to have “The Worlds Famous Hot dog”-but how’s the burger? A black and white checkered bathroom tile plasters the counter where a herd of good ole’ boys sporting J (read full article)
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