Since Samantha and Greg were heading to HMart to do a little grocery shopping, we decided to meet for lunch in White Plains. Sam couldn’t stop saying “num num” to the soup dumplings at Noodle+. We all felt that way about the soup dumplings. They are the best I’ve… Read More →
Hmart is a great new grocery store in White Plains. It’s part of a smallish chain that started in Queens as a Korean grocer. They now carry all sorts of imported items from all different countries, but they do specialize in Asian products. There is also a small food court… Read More →
Marissa and I met for sips and snacks at BU 8, a new gastropub in White Plains. I’m loving the concept — upscale twists on bar food — but I think the execution needs a little work yet. Dirty Chips, for example, is a cool take on nachos: smoked bacon, blue… Read More →
Some JN colleagues have a tradition of after-work drinks at Dunne’s every Wednesday. I joined them for a Manhattan and some (very good!) wings this week. Ed, Jill and Alisa: Good times. Related posts: A Weekend with Boo Cocktails Turn to Dinner at Barcel Back at the OVI The Les… Read More →
Having a hankering for pizza — good pizza, that is — and having found ourselves in White Plains, we went to Anthony’s. A chain, sure, but a high-quality one, and one where the prices is nice and the service is quick. Both bonuses, but especially the latter when Sam is… Read More →
Anthony Goncalves, the chef-owner at 42 in White Plains, is self-taught, and loves to keep learning. He’s always pushing to see what new flavors and textures he can come up with, and is fascinated with molecular gastronomy, while still remaining true to his Portuguese roots. To channel that creative energy,… Read More →
After some errands Saturday morning in Westchester, Greg and I decided to hit Aberdeen, the Chinese restaurant in White Plains that does dim sum every day. Related posts: Lunch at Haiku in White Plains Recipe: Olive Oil Roasted Tomatoes and Fennel with White Beans
Kelli and Hugh met me for an early morning breakfast at City Limits Diner. I got the house-smoked salmon. Boy was it tasty. Related posts: Lunch at Rockport Diner Breakfast at Nebo Lodge Breakfast with Local Strawberries and Fresh Goat Cheese from Rainbeau Ridge Farm Breakfast: Apricots and Blueberrys from… Read More →
I haven’t before reported on book club. but CynDee went so over the top with matching food to theme that I finally broke down. I simply couldn’t help taking photos. To go with “A Room with a View,” set in partly in Florence, she emarked upon a true Italian journey…. Read More →
Mmm. Spicy tuna roll! Related posts: Lunch at Frank: Hot Dogs of All Kinds Tacos, Tortillas and Tecate: Lunch at Guero’s