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Foraging at Middletons

  • Claire Stewart
  • July 13, 2015

Review of Middleton's, York, England by Claire Stewart York has been gaining a reputation for innovative cuisine in recent years. There are now Michelin-starred restaurants within driving distance, family-friendly Gastropubs within walking distance, first class artisan beer brewed locally " seem... Read More »

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant in West New York

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • May 3, 2015

When I was a little girl, I was introduced to Las Palmas by my stepfather. He would take the family (my mom, and step siblings) there on special days. I am glad to report that I've been going back over the past few weeks and that it is just as good as I remember. Las Palmas is located on Bergenli... Read More »

Woodwork Winery’s 2013 Pinot Noir is Exceptionally Smooth

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 26, 2014

Pinot Noir is typically considered earthy with vivid fruity flavors of ripe red fruit, cherry, chocolate, toast and spices. It's a challenging grape variety known for its difficulty to make into good wine. [caption id="attachment_151026" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A review of Woodwork Winery'... Read More »

Interview with Kristin Bingham from Holy Cannoli Recipes

  • Antonio Evans
  • January 14, 2014

Kristin Bingham is the quirky genius behind the mouth-watering blog, Holy Cannoli Recipes. The blog is all about food, where Kristin shares recipes that she has tried, as well as some product reviews, too. [caption id="attachment_146607" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Meet Kristin Bingham, the q... Read More »

Interview with Robin LeBlanc from The Thirsty Wench

  • Antonio Evans
  • January 10, 2014

The Thirsty Wench is the successful blog where Robin LeBlanc talks about beer and most topics surrounding it. The blog also feature some reviews, event run-downs, helpful tips, and food recipes with beer as an ingredient. [caption id="attachment_146523" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Robin LeBl... Read More »

Gertrude’s Restaurant in Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

  • Monique Shaldjian
  • December 6, 2013

I love getting presents, especially from someone who has put so much thought into it. I know you do, too. And that's how I felt when I visited the Gertrude's Restaurant in Phoenix. My husband and I had the honor of being the first to sit at the Chef's table, and fortunately for us, it was for din... Read More »

Review: Fine Indian Flavors at Junoon, NYC

  • Madhu Gandhi
  • October 19, 2013

Junoon, which means "passion," is a fine-dining Indian restaurant in New York's Flatiron district led by Executive Chef Vikas Khanna, and Chef de Cuisine, Adin Langille. It features a menu of traditional dishes from the different regions of India all exquisitely done with a contemporary touch. �... Read More »

Review of PB Crave – “Peanut Butter With A Twist”

  • Spence Cooper
  • October 11, 2013

Peanut butter is one of my all-time favorite foods, so when FriendsEAT was given the opportunity to review four different varieties of peanut butter from PB Crave (Peanut Butter With A Twist), I was delighted FriendsEAT co-founder Blanca Valbuena allowed me to be the taste tester. Peanut Butter's... Read More »

Monday Night at Andanada

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • August 2, 2013

On a recent Monday night I visited Andanada which recently took over Gastroartes' home. Decor stayed intact, which is quite nice. The bar is manned by a lovely young lady from Barcelona. I could automatically tell she knew her stuff and the night was off to a good start. The wine list was pleasan... Read More »

Thalassa Review

  • AndrewHarrell
  • July 12, 2013

Stepping into Thalassa is like stepping onto the deck of a boat for two reasons. The first is the subtle nautical theme of its beautiful interior design. Sails are stretched across the ceiling and ropes hang next to the stairs leading to the bottom floor. Greek wooden floors are surrounded by Greek ... Read More »

Taste Real Mexico at Real Mexico in Columbia, SC

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • July 9, 2013

Have you ever just stopped somewhere because you were on a long drive and you were starving. You had no expectations, and suddenly your mind was blown. This happened to me on my drive from Charleston, SC to Charlotte, NC when we made a pit stop at Real Mexico. Real Mexico is located off the I20 a... Read More »

Amelie NODA Charleston,NC

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • July 7, 2013

Amelie is an incredibly cute French casual restaurant in the NODA (North of Davidson) neighborhood df Charlotte, NC. Coming from NYC, NODA did not feel like much of a neighborhood to me. Case in point, Amelie was located in a strip mall (much like everything else in Charlotte). Thankfully, the resta... Read More »

Soul Gastrolounge Charlotte, NC

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • July 5, 2013

What a disappointment. I rarely write unflattering reviews, but this place was simply  unsatisfying. We walked into Soul Gastrolounge on a weekday. The place was packed. This is usually a good sign, so we went ahead and sat at the bar. We were greeted by a non-caring bartender who simply put the me... Read More »

Cocotte, as tiny as a cocotte, but full of flavor

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • June 20, 2013

Sometimes you just don't want to let people in on your secret. It took me quite a while to craft this write up on Cocotte. Why? Cocotte is tiny, the food is fairly priced and delicious, they have a fabulous wine list, AND the service has been spot on every time I visited. Cocotte is this incredibly... Read More »

Sotto Sopra Amagansett, Making Tuscany Proud

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • June 10, 2013

We were recently invited to the Hamptons to check out the pet friendly resort, the Southampton Inn. While there, we had the pleasure of dining at Sotto Sopra. Lovely people, lovely food, and lovely atmosphere. I ran late for my reservation by about a half hour (1 lane streets leading from one town ... Read More »

Benares Review

  • Arielle Silverman
  • March 18, 2013

Located in Tribecca, Benares' warm, inviting, and low-key atmosphere makes this restaurant a delightful location for dates or anyone looking for a little adventure in downtown. This reasonably priced restaurant brings a creative twist to many traditional Indian dishes. (Click "Next" to see Benares ... Read More »

Basil Brick Oven Pizza: So Much More than Your Average Pizza Joint

  • Arielle Silverman
  • February 14, 2013

Tucked away in a corner of Astoria, Michelin rated Basil Brick Oven Pizza is much more than its name would suggest. It is not your average NYC pizza joint, but a small family owned "home-style"Italian restaurant with a wonderful menu filled with pastas, salads, antipastos, fish dishes, desserts an... Read More »

ReviewerCard: A Shameless Exercise in Rank Exploitation

  • Spence Cooper
  • February 5, 2013

Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus recently wrote about a company that sells ID cards to potential online reviewers. In exchange for the card, the card's creator is betting reviewers will receive preferential treatment at hotels and restaurants because of the implied threat of a bad review. ... Read More »

You’ll Sing Do-Raymi for Raymi

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 5, 2013

I'm sure you can tell by the title that I'm feeling saucy. Could be because I finally made it out to Raymi, Richard Sandoval's Peruvian restaurant. It was damn good. I went during restaurant week, but this was completely by mistake. I'm usually not a fan of RW (or George RR Martin's RW), but I figu... Read More »

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