Well Fed On the Town

The full winery experience in Manhattan? Yup. It’s coming.
According to the press release:
This fall, New York wine lovers can enjoy the art of winemaking in their own backyard — literally — with the opening of City Winery (143 Varick Street) in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. Thanks to founder and CEO, Michael Dorf, oenophiles can now stomp, […]

Tea parties almost seem like a tradition of the distant past … one that could use a resurgence. Although I don’t drink tea, given an excuse to entertain a small group of friends and make dainty little tea sandwiches, and I am so there. But, if you’re in the mood for a tea […]

I heart corned beef, even though it’s admittedly not the best cut of meat for you to eat — at least not health-wise. But, sometimes you have to make little sacrifices like that for the good of others . . .
The 2nd Annual New York City’s Best Corned Beef Contest is scheduled for Wednesday, March […]

Just a reminder that the Chocolate Show in New York is this weekend. I went last year and was floored by the amount of vendors. But a friend who’s been a devout goer for years said that the show is actually headed downhill on account of too many crowds, smaller samples and less attention to […]

The Tourist Board of Friuli Venezia Giulia is hosting a weeklong series of events in New York City to raise awareness about their region of Italy, which is located in the north-eastern most part of the country and is less traveled than central and southern Italy. According to the press release: “The weeklong series of […]

Corn Anyone?

Good ‘ol Southern Soul Food in the heart of Manhattan?  Sure, why not?  Armed with his good friends Trace Ayala and Eytan Sugarman, and, most importantly, his grandmother’s treasured recipes, pop/R&B star Justin Timberlake recently opened up Southern Hospitality in the heart of New York City.
A new BBQ joint serving up ribs, collard greens, fried […]

Do you find yourself at the grocery stumped on cheeses? Are you drawn to the same old selections like that crotin of goat or mozzerella? Do you go into those higher end grocers and get to the cheese aisle and find you are totally perplexed on the many offerings? Artisanal Cheese, a top supplier to […]

Fancy a fun, yet worthwhile, trip to New York City? Then you may want to check out the upcoming Chefs Gone Wild! event on Monday, June 11th. Celebrating the American Farmer, and benefitting Citymeals-on-Wheels, the event will feature some of the country’s most talented chefs, and highlight the bounty from American farmers.
As one […]

Calling all oenophiles.
Need an excuse to try over 500 delicious wines and spirits and dine on cuisine from local restaurants? Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Toast of the Town is moving East. Having just left sunny San Francisco, the Toast is on its way to blistery New York, April 23, and Chicago, May 3.
Rare, reserve and estate […]