Single New Yorkers look forward to Fleet Week every year. But this is a reminder that Fleet Week is about the thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who keep us safe on a day to day basis. Some of … Continue reading →

If you didn’t make resos when we pushed our first piece. And if you still didn’t make resos when we came out with our second piece….we come to the rescue once again…but make resos today, or you may get stuck … Continue reading →

One of the best things about New York is its diversity. One could eat food from different parts of the world all 365 days of the year. I can think of no other place better for food. For 39 years, 9th … Continue reading →

Last week I gave plenty of great deals for Mother’s Day: a free bottle of prosecco at Millesime, a $35 prix fixe at Jeanne and Gaston. If you still have not made your Mother’s day resos, there’s still time. These … Continue reading →

Most of us know Cinco de Mayo as the day to hit up Mexican restaurants and enjoy Margaritas. Perhaps that is why Time named it the #4 drunkest holiday. Most people also assume that it is Mexican Independence day. It’s … Continue reading →

Mom slaves away all day in the kitchen…ok…maybe not anymore. Today’s mom may be better at ordering from Seamless, but it’s no excuse not to treat her to a special meal for Mother’s Day. These are our picks at all … Continue reading →

For wine lovers throughout the world, Jordan is always heard in high regard. The California winery has become a name for quality wine in the US. Jordan started 40 years ago on May 25. Tom and Sally Jordan signed the deed … Continue reading →

When I think of Detroit, I think of Eminem, cars, Kiss, the economy, and food. Yup. I think about food.  Outside Detroit, people think of the city as one of decline. What they fail to see is the growing food community … Continue reading →

For those of you who don’t know it, I liked with Greeks for over 15 years. My mom married a Greek gentleman (didn’t end so well), but we ate incredibly well during that time. Easter was one of my favorite … Continue reading →

A nightclub in Montgomery, Alabama plans on hosting a “Food Stamp Friday” party on April 6. An invitation for the party obtained by The Daily Caller indicates patrons of the Rose Supper Club in North Montgomery will be charged just … Continue reading →

New York celebrates its Jewish community; so do New York restaurants. I always look forward to Jewish holidays since restaurants pull out all stops to craft some truly inventive and delicious menus for the holidays. This Passover, I expect great … Continue reading →

Easter is most associated (in the food sense) with Chocolate bunnies, peeps and colored eggs. I particularly like the culinary aspect of Easter. My family celebrated both Catholic Easter and Greek Easter (which meant twice the goodness). If you don’t … Continue reading →

Today is Chef Daniel Boulud’s 57th birthday.He is not only an incredible chef, he is a celebrity, entrepreneur, and all around nice guy. As such, he celebrates his birthday in style. A few (150) lucky (affluent people – individual tickets cost … Continue reading →

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is hosting their 2012 Expo on April 1st in New York City at the Millennium Broadway Hotel. It’s a great event for bloggers and culinary professionals to attend. It will be divided into … Continue reading →

Our team believes that nobody should go hungry. It’s one of the reasons we love organizations like City Harvest.  This organization, aims to help hungry men, women, and children in New York. The City Harvest Kosher for Passover Food Drive will provide … Continue reading →

The 23rd Annual U.S. Pastry Competition took place this week at the International Restaurant and Food Service Show. It is my favorite part of the show, so I figured I should take some pictures to show you just why it is … Continue reading →

This is a guest post by Cigall Goldman. Not only is Cigall a long time friend; she is also the founder of mazelmoments, an innovative website designed for anyone planning an event inspired by the Jewish culture. On her site, one … Continue reading →

I love SXSW. I look forward to my yearly trip to Austin each year. It is perhaps one of the most fun networking events for people in tech. What I really look forward to this year is my birthday sushi … Continue reading →

Renaissance Hotels all over the U.S. have started a great cocktail program to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. They were kind enough to share some of their cocktail recipes with us. If you’re home and want to get a little funky on … Continue reading →

In a city where one drink can cost you $16, it is a good thing we have food and drink themed holidays. This Margarita Day (Wednesday, February 22), Oficina Latina in Nolita will be offering a $16 3-Margarita deal. You … Continue reading →

My obsession with Brasil began in college when I interned for a Latin American art history professor at Princeton. I fell in love with the culture, music, film, art and of course; the food if Brasil. I’ve been to Brasil, … Continue reading →

Each month we select a restaurant in NY for our dining meetup. This month we have selected Jeanne and Gaston, a brand new Modern French Bistro in the West Village. I selected Jeanne and Gaston for many reasons: Chef Claude … Continue reading →

Fat Tuesday may be the ultimate food holiday. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It is celebrated the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday as the last day of indulgence before the ritual fast of lent. This means food, lots of it. While Mardi … Continue reading →

Grillin’ on the Bay will take place on March 24 in Sheepshead, Brooklyn. It is is a BBQ contest in NYC sanctioned by the New England Barbecue Society, and brings teams from Maine to Ohio to find out whose barbecue is … Continue reading →

One of the most anticipated events in New York City is Fashion Week. For foodies, it is another reason to rejoice. It means restaurants will be working hard to earn your business. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will take place from February 9-16th … Continue reading →

I love holidays. Tons of restaurants and press agencies send me recipes. This is one I particularly liked. It comes from ultra trendy, ultra popular Spice Market in New York. Chef Anthony Ricco’s Thai fried chicken wings are made with … Continue reading →

If you did not find anything to your liking in parts one, two or three…here are even more great deals coming up for Valentine’s Day. Make sure to call the restaurants for details and to find out if taxes and … Continue reading →

The New York Giants are bound for the big game! New Yorkers (and New Jerseyans) will be supporting Big Blue this year (and hopefully celebrating at the end of the evening). If you need a place (or ideas) to celebrate, … Continue reading →

Didn’t know this existed until today. A friend emailed me the link and I will admit. I am stoked. The event goes on from February 13-19 (perfect timing for Valentine’s Day). Participating restaurants will offer different chocolate themed menus and … Continue reading →

This is the third in our series on restaurants to visit on Valentine’s day in New York (part 1 & part 2). Rosa Mexicano:  All three locations are offering a special Tequila Valentín cocktail. For $13, the sweet, refreshing and … Continue reading →

It’s not the year of the Tiger, but he’s certainly giving the Dragon a run for his money. From January 23-February 6, with every Tiger Beer you purchase at participating restaurants, you will be given a red envelope. Lucky envelope holders will  for win … Continue reading →

You’ve probably already gotten a few ideas from our last piece on Valentine’s Day 2012. Maybe those were not up your alley? We’ve got plenty more for you. Spina Restaurant: It’s become an LES institution in just a few years. … Continue reading →

Maybe you don’t feel like going to your staple Chinese restaurant to celebrate the New Year. That’s ok. We’ve got some amazing suggestions on starting the Year of the Dragon on a good note: R Lounge in the Renaissance New York Times … Continue reading →

The  Sixth Annual Kosher Food and Wine Experience will take place at Pier 60/Chelsea Piers on Monday, February 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will showcase more than 200 wines from 40 wine producers as well as an … Continue reading →

If you have not joined our NY dining Meetup group; you should. Our team would love to break bread with you. We’ve held two events so far. This month, we’ll be dining at The Fat Goose in Williamsburg. Chef Jennifer … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…don’t wait until the last minute to make reservations. If you need some recommendations, look no further. Bite Club: For those of you not familiar with Bite Club, I highly recommend them. They are … Continue reading →

How did I not know about this event? I thought after working on the 25 Facts About Bacon infographic I had learned everything there was to know. I was wrong. Today I learned that Baconfest will take place on April … Continue reading →

In my younger days, I looked forward to nights of crazy partying on New Year’s Eve. Now that I’m (gasp) older and wiser; I look forward to ringing in the New Year with an amazing meal. If you’re still trying … Continue reading →

You all know I am a sucker for wine. The 2012 NY Wine Expo will take place March 2-4 (right around my birthday). If you’re new to wine, this is a great way to learn about it. Over 760 wines from nearly … Continue reading →

Trending on Twitter last Friday was #BestMeal2011. We’ve gathered some of the best posts. But, the year is not over boys and girls – that means that you have six more days to have that amazingly memorable meal. What are … Continue reading →