New York’s Most Unique Ceiling! How often do you go to a restaurant where 50,000 clay pipes hang above you? For this edition of “the oldest food in New York”, we are dining in the year 1885, when Keen’s restaurant… Read More ›
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My New 2025 Food Ornaments! From Martinis To “Ho-Ho-Hamburgers And Hot Dogs!”
Cheers! Time To Decorate My Christmas Tree! Yes, it’s my favorite time of year: I buy a tree and we dress it up with our food ornaments! That’s our New York Christmas tree – more on where I got it… Read More ›
Eating With Frank Sinatra! The Perfect “Ambience” At Patsy’s – With Dirty Martinis And Delicious Red Sauce! #FoodieFriday
Is That Frank Sinatra Eyeing My Dirty Martini? It sure is – because I’m taking you to Frank’s favorite New York restaurant – Patsy’s! The mini-statue of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” perched on the bar is just one of the reasons… Read More ›
I Made Homemade Smash Burgers! Here Is The Recipe – And The “Oklahoma Style” Smashburger Too!
Behold A Smashburger… It is perhaps the hottest new burger in America right now – the smahsburger! Look up an image online and this is what you will find: smashed hamburger patties topped with melted yellow cheese, with pickles and… Read More ›
The “Oldest Food In New York!” Delmonico’s Flames The First Baked Alaska + Created The Lobster Newberg!
Welcome To New York’s Oldest Restaurant! You may not have heard of Delmonico’s, but you probably know some of the dishes that were created here: like Eggs Benedict, the Delmonico cut of steak, Lobster Newberg and Baked Alaska! More on… Read More ›
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 ›
Have You Heard The Sound Of A “Chop Cheese?” The Story Of A Legendary NY Sandwich!
Who Wants A Chop Cheese? Time to explore some of New York’s greatest “hand held” food! This “chop cheese” is a NY neighborhood favorite, named because of the “chop chop” sound as it is cooked – and it is delicious!… Read More ›
Want A 125-Year Old Hero Sandwich? The “Oldest Food In New York” Goes Italian!
Want This 125-Year Old “Hero” Sandwich? OK, here’s a classic “hero”sandwich from a New York Italian Deli that’s been in business for 125 years – making iconic food for a new generation! I’m starting a new series: it’s my celebration… 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 ›
My 2024 Year In Food…Healthy Eating + Oxtail Gravy And Olive Sauce Too!
Healthy Halibut For The Holidays… Before the year ends, I plan to remake this very healthy and delicious Halibut dish, because I want to end 2024 on a culinary high note! Oh, but I also plan to do this: Oxtail… Read More ›
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