Are You A Yakitori Fan? Well I am…here’s what I had in New York recently – note how it glistens on the skewer. Yakitori (Japanese: 焼き鳥, lit. ‘grilled bird’) is a Japanese type of skewered chicken. Its preparation involves attaching the… Read More ›
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Katz’s Chaos! Why The New York Post Is Attacking This Iconic Deli!
Who Knew This Sandwich Could Be So Controversial? But that’s the world we live in: Katz’s Deli in New York has come under attack – for this sandwich! Behold A Katz Classic! Take some time to feast your eyes on… Read More ›
It’s “National Slider Day!” Here Are Some Terrific “Bite Size” Burger Recipes!
Happy “National Slider Day!” I love sliders. Forget that grimace on my face – that’s a perfect slider: half the size of a normal cheeseburger, it allows three great bites and then done! As I show you all the ways… Read More ›
Do You “Ceviche?” Then Get Ready To “Tiradito!” Here’s Chef Mimi’s Recipe!
When Is “Ceviche” Actually “Tiradito?” Well, it’s not a question I even knew to ask, but when Chef Mimi visited the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, she was served an incredible dish that I had to share! This was a starter called… Read More ›
Vince Vaughn Celebrates The Legendary “Cooking Nonnas!” Their True Story Becomes A Star-Studded Film!
Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island is run by Grandmas – which keeps their family recipes alive for generations to come! Bravo Jody Scarvella, Owner Of Enoteca Maria On… Read More ›
Here’s “Food With A View” From The Top Of Athens!
Behold The Top Of Athens! Yes, you are looking at Lycabettus Hill, which towers on the left of the picture over Athens Greece, even higher than the majesty of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis! The Acropolis is the large, fortified… Read More ›
A Celebration Of Izakaya! Japanese Pub Food Recipes Are Here!
Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
Who Wants “Colorless Coffee?” How About “Coffee Jelly?” Here Are Wild Coffee Products Like “Weasel Coffee” Too!
Yes, I am someone who needs a large cup of coffee in the morning to get going, and what’s wrong with that? I put a bit of whole milk in mine, but what if I was served a cup that… Read More ›
Celebrating Hollywood’s Iconic Watering Hole! The History Of “Musso & Frank” Restaurant!
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Is 105 Years Young! Time to raise an ice cold Martini glass to Musso & Frank – Hollywood’s oldest and most iconic restaurant – with the best Martini in town as well! I am… Read More ›
Biting Down On “National Burger Month!” From Hamburger America To Burger Beast – A Worldwide Celebration!
Time To Bite Into “National Burger Month!” I love celebrating America’s national sandwich – the burger! Yes, it’s a month to celebrate for sure, and I plan to make a “subtle” cheeseburger like this one: As you guessed, this post… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 