Well Fed On the Town

At the end of October 2007, a unique and fun wine bar opened in the Hell’s Kitchen section of New York City. Xai Xai (pronounced shy-shy) is a genuine treat for New World wine lovers and those interested in sampling South African food. The first of its kind, Xai Xai is the […]

Hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is nearly here, but it is.  A time when thoughts of red roses and romantic dinner plans fill our heads, and what better way to celebrate romance but a night on the town?  The folks at New York magazine have put together a list of restaurant suggestions worthy of […]

When my husband announced that he found a fantastic barbecue place locally and that he’d brought me home a pulled pork sandwich to prove it, I was less than enthused. In fact, I said “No, thanks.” Pork generally doesn’t rank as even a remote favorite of mine. At all. Ever. And a barbecue place? Messy […]

Originally posted on Sugar Savvy by Roberto Navarro

We all love dessert, obviously. Proof of that is the opening of dessert-centered restaurants or dessert bars, or Pastry chefs opening their restaurants where they play with our tastebuds. Pichet Ong, Sam Mason, Elizabeth Falkner, Will Goldfarb, Chika Tillman and even Alain Ducasse are just some […]

Now is a good time to grab a bite in the Theatre District. The marquis might be dimmed on Broadway in New York this week as stage crews continue to strike, but the restaurants are hot and there isn’t a better time to try them out. Some New York Theatre District restaurants began offering a […]

Here’s a shocker: a cornerstone of the food scene in New York has been shuttered by the Health Department. Serendipity 3 failed its second health inspection in the past month, according to news reports. The dessert mecca apparently has a problem with pests.
According to the New York Department of Health, on Oct. 22 — during […]

Whatcha doin’ on Monday? Yes, October 22. Well?
If you are in New York, you could be going to the grand opening of Bun Soho, a new restaurant. It’s a collaboration between chef Michael “Bao” Huynh, his wife Taho Nguyen and former Duran Duran Guitarist Warren Cuccurullo.
Interested? Click here to read a bit about it in […]

Remember when we mentioned the opening of pop/R&B singer Justin Timberlake’s new NYC restaurant, Southern Hospitality? Seems JT knows a thing or two about Southern cooking - who’d a thunk it? Any time a celebrity lends their name and street cred to a venture, restaurant or otherwise, you have to wonder how well […]

A great dining experience can feel transporting. The decor and mostly Japanese staff of Cha An Tea House and Restaurant in New York City nearly fooled my brain into thinking I’d traveled to a part of Asia without ever hopping on a plane. The ambiance was warm and serene, hospitable to socializing with […]

Corn Anyone?