Several years ago I was in Amsterdam around this time of year. I remember finding the cutest fondue restaurant, one in which customers were required to climb a ladder to get to the dining room. Of course the climb was well worth it, but getting back down that ladder after imbibing wine and eating lots [...]
I am going to say something I’ve already said here: I’m so glad I live near Di Palo’s Fine Foods. If ever I were to move, this is one place in the neighborhood that I would miss. Take the case of this cheese. I was eyeing it and asked one of the very friendly owners [...]
Stepping into Brooklyn Larder is like entering the fantasy version of a corner deli, albeit one with so many tempting provisions you may not know what to buy. There’s hand-crafted cheese (and a cheese room), meats like cured pancetta, country paté and lamb merguez (made on site), fresh stocks, pasta, olive oil, homemade pickles, cashew [...]
Arriving early at Bar Jamon is a must because this wine bar near Union Square gets packed with after-work types, and standing up while trying to enjoy wine and cheese is neither fun nor enjoyable. I’m glad we arrived early enough to get the best seat in the house: the coveted window seat, which the [...]
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