Monthly Archives: July 2011
DANIEL: Surprisingly underwhelming
Dear Food Diary:
Daniel is one of those places I’ve been wanting to go but never found an occasion. When StalkerBoy and his friends made reservations, I was delighted to be invited.
RED HOOK LOBSTER TRUCK: Maine Lobsta’ in NYC
Dear Food Diary:
Delighted to find out the Red Hook Lobster Pound’s Truck was in midtown today. Though we had to cross town in what feels like 90 degree weather, in the end, it was well worth it.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Chubby in NY POST
Dear Food Diary:
It’s been a crazy morning! I’m on the NY POST
Last week, Carla Spartos, food editor and writer from the NY Post contacted me about her Restaurant Week story. I shared some of my past restaurant week experiences over the phone and next thing you know, I’m doing a photo shoot this past Sunday and this morning I’m full page in color (page 29-40). If you didn’t get a copy, here’s the ARTICLE ONLINE
Gelato Taste-Off: AMORINO vs GROM
Dear Food Diary:
I grew up on gelato and this sweet treat remains as one of my all time favorites. A couple years ago, when Grom opened in the West Village, I was immediately hooked. Nothing so far has come to replace its number one spot. Amorino came to town a couple weeks ago, I stopped by opening day… let the taste-off begin:
TRAVEL EATS
Tour the city, one plate at a time:
USA:
MAINE
USA:
MAINE
• CHAUNCEY CREEK LOBSTER PIER Awesome lobsta’ and view
MYSTIC, CT
• ONE DAY GETAWAY BY THE SEAPORT
Prescient Glass Studios, Museum of America and the Sea, Kayaking, Sea View Snack Bar, Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
SAN FRANCISCO & BERKELEY
• EATING & PLAYING IN 24 HRS California Acadamy of Sciences, Chez Panisse, Ferry Building Market Place, SFMoma, Humphry Socombe Ice Cream, Tartine Bakery & Cafe, Family reunion dinner
SEATTLE
• SLEEP LESS, EAT MORE Bain Bride Island, Cafe Nola, Ivars Fish Bar, Pike Market, Matt’s in the Market, Red Mill Burgers, Olympic Sculpture Park, Chandler’s Crabhouse, Lowell’s, Dale Chihuly’s Glass Bridge, Cutter’s Point Coffee Shop, Bleecher’s Handmade Cheese
ASIA:
SEATTLE
• SLEEP LESS, EAT MORE Bain Bride Island, Cafe Nola, Ivars Fish Bar, Pike Market, Matt’s in the Market, Red Mill Burgers, Olympic Sculpture Park, Chandler’s Crabhouse, Lowell’s, Dale Chihuly’s Glass Bridge, Cutter’s Point Coffee Shop, Bleecher’s Handmade Cheese
ASIA:
SHANGHAI, CHINA
• JIAN BING Crepe a la China Style for Breakfast
• ZHOU LI Old Duck Soup for the Soul
• WORLD EXPO 2010 | Day 1
SOUTH AMERICA:
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
• BREAKFAST at LA CAPITAL Worth waking up early for their churros alone.
• CHORIPAN Classic Street Food
• EATING HELADO + GIANT GELATO SWORD Via Flaminia, Un’ Altra Volta
• JIAN BING Crepe a la China Style for Breakfast
• ZHOU LI Old Duck Soup for the Soul
• WORLD EXPO 2010 | Day 1
SOUTH AMERICA:
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
• BREAKFAST at LA CAPITAL Worth waking up early for their churros alone.
• CHORIPAN Classic Street Food
• EATING HELADO + GIANT GELATO SWORD Via Flaminia, Un’ Altra Volta