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 ›
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Painting Chicago’s River Green For St. Patrick’s Day – And Mile High Sandwiches Too!
Who’s Hungry For St. Patrick’s Day? Well, a ridiculous question because we all are! And with the unique food that is consumed today, it’s going to be a celebration – thanks to Pastrami! Here’s a bit of history of St…. Read More ›
I Bite Into Lilia – Brooklyn’s Best Food! Bravo Chef Missy Robbins!
Want A Taste Of Heaven? New York has so many great laces to eat. How many? Well, how about this stat: Google Maps: 48,960 restaurants in New York City My wife Alex and I have been trying to explore places all… Read More ›
Rao’s Rocks The Rest Of The Store-Bought Sauces! + Here Is Rao’s Meatball Recipe!
Who Makes The Best Store-Bought Marinara Sauce? Well, it was a fun question to ask and so The Washington Post did just that – and taste-tested a dozen different ones – and guess what? A legendary New York sauce romped!… Read More ›
Billy Goats Tavern Turns 90! A Chicago Institution’s “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!”
90 Years Of “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” Exciting news for lovers of iconic food: the legendary Billy Goats Tavern in Chicago turns 90 year old today! Yesterday, they posted this on Twitter (sorry can’t do the “X” thing), and I knew I… Read More ›
Here’s A Terrific “Far Aux Mirabelles” Recipe! Chefs Michiel And Jeen Have Two Versions!
Fancy A “Far Aux Mirabelle?” One of the great things about social media is meeting other great people who have terrific websites. Chefs Michiel and Jeen have a terrific food site called “Cook And Drink” and it’s filled with great… Read More ›
Is This America’s “Last” Burger? This “Pier Burger” Is Served Over The Pacific Ocean!
Is This America’s “Last” Burger? The answer is easy: it sure is! But what do I mean by America’s “Last” Burger? Well, how about the fact it’s on California’s iconic Santa Monica Pier, sitting over the Pacific Ocean – at… Read More ›
“To Be Frank” – It’s A Giant Hot Dog! New York’s 65-Footlong Frankfurter Art Exhibit In Times Square!
I’m Hanging Out With A Giant Hot Dog! Well, it’s just another example of how New York City never fails to surprise! In early May, I was walking south along Broadway, heading somewhere to do something – and I came… Read More ›
A Terrific Pesto Pasta Salad For Today’s “Cookbook Confidential – Thanks To Darlene Foster!
A “Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad” Recipe And Review! Bernadette’s terrific “Cookbook Confidential” series continues with Darren Foster, who always shares great recipes on her blog, so I was excited to see what she chose to make and how it… Read More ›
A”Shrimp Linguine” Recipe Gets A “Cookbook Confidential” Review!
A “Restaurant Worthy Easy Shrimp Linguine” – Recipe And Review! Dorothy Grover Reed shared her recipe and review of the latest “Cookbook Confidential” series that Bernadette has at her “New Classic Recipe” website…it’s a great look at a simple but… Read More ›