The Magic Of Food! When you see an incredibly inventive dish, created by a world renowned Chef, it makes your mouth water. Like these dishes from the first American female Chef to be awarded three Michelin Stars: More about the… Read More ›
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Making Okonomiyaki At Home! Eating It In Tokyo’s Party Zone Too!
Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and what you see above is the real thing: that my wife, son and friend made in Tokyo! More on that later, but first, what is “Okonomiyaki?” Here’s how wikipedia describes it: “Okonomiyaki… Read More ›
America’s First 3-Michelin Star Female Chef! Chef Dominique Crenn’s Atelier Crenn – A Poem To Gastronomy!
Finally! America Has A Female Three Michelin Star Chef! It was long overdue, but the US FINALLY had a 3-Michelin Star Restaurant with a Female Chef! Bravo to Chef Dominique Crenn for receiving this honor in 2018! The above photo by Daniel… Read More ›
Biting Into Paul’s Da Burger Joint! Is This New York’s Best Burger?
What Makes A Great Burger? As I eat some of New York’s most renowned burgers, I ask myself that question all the time. Is it all about how big a burger can be? I ask because I recently ate at one… Read More ›
I Taste New York’s Iconic Hot Dog! Flipping Over Gray’s Papaya!
Flipping Out Over Gray’s Papaya! Yes, that’s me outside of Gray’s Papaya, a legendary Hot Dog stand that launched in 1973 and routinely makes the list of “must eat” New York food! Here’s why: OK, so isn’t a hot dog… Read More ›
My Homemade Paella! Here’s The Recipe For Langoustine / Chorizo / Seafood Rice!
My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what better way to find one than looking in a cookbook I had sitting right on my shelf! I was inspired by this great cookbook we bought after our… Read More ›
Here’s An Incredible Pastrami On Rye From Manny’s Deli In Chicago! Celebrating Mile High Sandwiches!
Hungry? This is a Pastrami Sandwich on Rye. It is a classic delicatessen offering, and when done well, one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. And Manny’s in Chicago does it well indeed! Manny’s is located in the “south… Read More ›
A Juicy “Inside Out” Cheeseburger With A Camembert Bun! Tokyo’s Burgers Rule Again!
Get Ready To Turn Your Cheeseburger “Inside Out?” I love going to Japan because the food is so delicious – and fun too! Here’s an example! J.S. Burgers Cafe in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district offered up a wild wild take on a… Read More ›
Do You Like “Fluffy Tea?” Time To Sip Some “Cheese Tea!” Yes, CHEESE TEA!
Have You Had “Cheese Tea?” aka “Fluffy Tea?” This delicious confection from Asia is growing in popularity in the US – it goes by two different names but this shows you clearly what it looks like: Here’s how it is… Read More ›
Have You Tasted A “Cacio e Pepe Raviolo-Topped Filetto?” Well Here It Is!
Check out this dish! It’s called “Cacio e Pepe Raviolo-topped Filetto” and it’s from one of New York’s wildest new restaurants, Bad Roman! The restaurant is filled with colorful touches like this – and includes dishes like a “Spicy Little Gem… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 