Burrata, fresh figs, a variety fresh herbs…there’s hardly a better warm weather salad. I enjoyed this a few weeks ago at Wall & Water, located in the Andaz Hotel on Wall Street. (You can read about the restaurant in my Q&A with Chef Maximo in Hauteliving.com) I also tasted the grilled stone fruit salad, the [...]
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Women Dish: Dining with Barbara Bizou
Barbara Bizou is the go-to goddess for her magical rituals, from blessing a new baby to celebrating a new job, from commitment ceremonies to attracting love. One of her most popular workshops is her phenomenal Prosperity Class, which she teaches monthly at her home in the West Village. Barbara Bizou is the author of Momentary [...]
Women Dish: Dining with Marie Forleo
In my new column, Women Dish, I’m asking some of my favorite inspiring + successful women to share their favorite food + restaurants in NYC. Here, I speak to Marie Forleo, the dynamic, go-to-woman for women who want to make it big online. —Tracey Ceurvels Tracey Ceurvels: What’s your favorite neighborhood restaurant Marie Forleo: I [...]
White asparagus soup from ’21′ Club
White asparagus stalks are sprouting up at the Greenmarkets around the city. What do do with them? Why not turn them into this elegant soup that’s served at NYC’s most iconic restaurant: ’21′ Club. You can easily make a meal out of the soup, with bread, salad and wine. But at ’21′ Club you can [...]
Hamachi green papaya salad with Thai bird chile vinaigrette
This is one of those dishes to make after the kids go to bed, as it serves two, plus raw hamachi isn’t exactly something your children will like. (Double or triple the recipe for your next dinner party.) Chef Jasper Schneider serves this at Hudson Hall, that modern, collegiate-like dining hall in Hell’s Kitchen. Find [...]
Soy Braised Beef Short Ribs with Candied Ginger Sweet Potato
If you love Asian BBQ (and I certainly do) you can now enjoy it with an American twist at Ember Room, which opened in February. Co-owner (along with Todd English) Ian Chalermkittichai shares this recipe for soy braised beef short ribs with us. Read more about Ember Room in my Q & A with Ian [...]
Robalo ceviche recipe from Los Feliz
On a recent visit to Los Feliz, I enjoyed, among other things (like some very tasty margaritas!) a sampling of Julieta Ballesteros’ ceviche. Here she shares her recipe for the Robalo ceviche. It’s an easy dish to make at home. And if you want to find out more about Los Feliz, check out my interview [...]
NYC’s newest Italian hotspot: Spasso
If I hadn’t just moved to Brooklyn, I’d probably be eating at Spasso quite often. I love small intimate restaurants, especially ones where you can sit at a kitchen bar and watch the chef at work. Read more about Spasso in my Q&A with Craig Wallen in Hauteliving.com
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fondue
I am posting this dark chocolate raspberry fondue recipe in honor of an upcoming event. You may choose to make this fondue at home (it’s so easy and your hoiday guests will love it). Or perhaps stop into The Melting Pot on Christmas Eve and your tip will be donated to a great cause. On [...]
Modern Spanish food at its best: La Fonda del Sol
I had lunch here a few weeks, and was more than pleasantly surprised with Chef Josh DeChellis’s modern Spanish cuisine at La Fonda del Sol. Since the restaurant is next to Grand Central Station, commuters can easily slip in for a cocktail + tapas, or those with expense accounts can go all out for a [...]
