Time To “Get Soaked!” I love wet food – so much so that I love to eat at Philippe’s In downtown Los Angeles, home of the famous “wet French dip!” The delicious piece of history we know as the French… Read More ›
New York restaurants
New York’s A Salt & Battery! A Great Name – But How Are The Fish ‘n’ Chips? Here’s My Review!
Who Loves Fish & Chips? I Do! I grew up in Seattle, and had clam chowder, fresh oysters and fish and chips as a regular part of my menu…with so much water all around me, it was a paradise! Seattle… Read More ›
New York’s New Taste Sensation! All Hail “Le Veau d’Or” – This “50 Best In The US Restaurant” Has Sizzling Frog Legs And A Unique Martini!
Iconic French Food Takes Over New York! These are Frog Legs, served sizzling noisily in a very hot pan – I will share that video soon, but this dish, above all, cements New York’s Le Veau d’Or as the most… Read More ›
Here’s LA’s Iconic “Wet” French Dip! The Story Of “Philippe The Original!”
Time To Bite Down On The Best – And Wettest – French Dip In Los Angeles! You are looking at a legendary “French Dipped Sandwich”, thanks to the iconic LA restaurant “Philippe The Original!” As a fan of classic eateries,… Read More ›
New York’s “Feast Of San Gennaro” Is Back! Braciole! Zeppoles! Deep Fried Oreos?!?!
New York’s Amazing Food “Feast” Is Back! The annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” returns today to New York’s Little Italy neighborhood: 11 days of great food like this! Braciole! If you don’t know the name, “braciole” is rolled meat stuffed… 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 ›
Have You Tired New York’s “Singapore Street Food?” I Had The “Black Monster Sauce” From “Mr. Rice” – Here’s My Review!
Ready To Line Up For A Meal? That is the Halal Guys food cart – and that’s a line that goes for two blocks, with people patiently waiting for a meal. I will be reviewing my meal there soon, but… 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 ›
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