I’ll skip lunch any day for desserts at Le Bernardin. And the egg pictured above? It contained a divine combination of chocolate, caramel and salt, a definite hedonistic favorite and a must-eat dish. Pastry chef MIchael Laiskonis is a master who loves what he does and it shows in his creative desserts. Read more about [...]
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Jacques Torres Ice Cream
My daughter was excited. Admittedly I was, too. We were standing in line at Jacques Torres Ice Cream in DUMBO, and my cheerio-loving daughter was about to try vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate-covered cheerios, a dream dessert for this 2-year old. I had my eye on the sorbet: raspberry, lemon or blueberry? I opted [...]
Caviar
There is no better time to dip a mother-of-pearl spoon into some creamy caviar than New Year’s Eve, or better yet, during an at home brunch the next day. And while some might be daunted by this luxury food—how to eat it, which type to buy, the essential accoutrements, etc.—there is no reason to feel [...]
Milk Foamer
It was one of those days again. Gray. Rainy. Couldn’t take the toddler-who-loves-to-run-around to the playground. We, the normally peripatetic duo, stayed in and entertained ourselves, while I drank a lot of tea. And to me, a cup of tea isn’t complete without warm, foamy milk, so this
Where to get the best sandwich in Soho
I have found the best sandwich shop in Soho. Last week, Baby S and I were walking around as we often do, and heading to the playground on Thompson Street. The bakery (I’ve forgotten the name but it used to be Sullivan Street Bakery) was out of the prosciutto arugula sandwich I was craving. But [...]
Where to Eat the Best Greek Food in New York City
I dip a piece of pita bread into some skordalia and then into some taramosalata. It’s ok in that, “I’ve eaten this a million times” kind of way. I’m still waiting for the horta, which I usually find overcooked and mushy like hospital food. Will I enjoy the moussaka? I’m not so sure. I have [...]
Where to find the best coffee in New York City
I’m standing in line at La Colombe Torrefaction in Tribeca. The baristas act blasé, as if you’re interrupting their coffee break. They haven’t taken on the “overly sweet because of the economy” attitude I’ve experienced elsewhere. No, they just assume people will love their coffee, and indeed they do, as proven by the long [...]
