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A dinner to celebrate an important birthday. Here’s Boo, with wine. The restaurant, Le Parisien, is a favorite of Boo’s. Classic French food and a lively atmosphere. Sorry, no food photos this time around. But it was delicious! Happy birthday […]
Sam and I went to see “A Christmas Carol” on Broadway (two thumbs up!). But first, a little dinner at Saju Bistro. My great new look: readers over glasses. Should have got progressives. A burger for her: Bouillabaisse for me. […]
A lovely lunch at The Modern. Yes, cocktails at lunch. This is the Empire Sour with Empire Rye Blend, Lemon, Egg White, Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Belgian Endive Salad with Meyer Lemon and Spiced Candied Peanuts. Charred Avocado Peekytoe Crab […]
David DiBari, my friend and one of the most innovative and creative chefs in Westchester, earned a coveted Bib Gourmand from the first Michelin Guide to cover Westchester for Eugene’s Diner. (He earned one for another Westchester restaurant, too: The […]
We brunched at a fine little restaurant in the basement of the Hotel Fauchere in Milford, Pennsylvania. The hotel, as the photos on the walls in the stairwells attest, has has many famous guests and visitors. Back in the 1840s, […]
Pimento cheese. Buttermilk fried chicken. And yet, a classic Reuben! The Heron, an adorable little restaurant in an adorable little town, brings together Southern and classic cuisine, and does so with a creative, farm-to-table bent. Shirley Temples are served in […]
A delightful meal at HH in Nyack. Here’s my squad: A lovely gnudi with short rib. Delicious! Mushroom soup. Also lovely. And an enormous pork chop, which we shared. All super. The 411 on Hudson House. Related posts: Easter Brunch […]
Honestly. This used to be a food blog. Now it’s just a diary. So here are some oysters I had at Saltaire on Sept. 20, 2019. OK? That’s it. Related posts: Maine Oysters and PEI Mussels at Flex Mussels on […]
Tarry Lodge in Port Chester, one of the best Italian restaurants around, is closing for renovations. So we had to get over there for a meal before it closed. So glad we did. Carbonara was so rich and delicious. A […]
One of our favorite spots on the Upper East. Seriously, Flora Bar does not disappoint. Foie gras terrine. Just divine. The purple endive salad. It’s a classic, already, and is lovely. Tuna, with, I believe (it’s been a while) Romesco […]
A nice walk with Lewis downtown, with a stop for brunch at HH! Crabcake: Cobb salad: And a burger, of course. Fun drawing, too. Related posts: Dinner at Hudson House in Nyack To Hudson House, for Happy Hour Sunday Brunch […]
Laid-back vibe, 70s decor, great food. What’s not to like? Oh, and add the fact that the restaurant is run by women, and you’ve got yourself a real winner. On the website, they say they are “inspired by the spirit […]
We lunched at adorable cafe-bakery-coffee-craft beer combo, complete with a beer garden and games, like foozball and Uno. Hello, cousins! Fabulous bratwurst with homemade sauerkraut. Delicious. Sam had — wait for it — a pretzel. At least she was finally […]
After a long day of meetings, a fun time with work friends. The first time I’ve been to the hibachi side of Buddha. It’s quite a show! Related posts: Fortina in Rye Brook The Les Paul Trio at The Iridium […]
We finally got around to trying this new Italian spot in downtown Nyack. The owners have been around Rockland for years, running the terrific red sauce joint of the same name in Pearl River. (See our trip to Joe & […]
It’s been fun to watch David DiBari over the years. From a chef at an Italian restaurant in Yonkers, to opening his own restaurant, the Cookery in Dobbs Ferry, to branching out to wood-fired pizza with The Parlor. Now he’s […]
Kelli and I were just going to go for a drink. At Aldo Sohm, the wine bar run by Le Bernardin. But when we walked in, it was so packed there wasn’t a seat to be had. There was a […]
I love this place. The second you walk in, you’re greeted by a friendly host. The room is luxurious, with velvet draperies, a sparkling chandelier and a grand piano in the back. And it always has a player. Irene and […]
When on the Upper East, doing museums, lunch at Flora Bar has become a tradition. This meal was just as lovely as always. The second time we’ve had the Caesar, and the second time we’ve loved it. We’ve also had […]
A cozy Irish pub that’s been a mainstay in Dover since it opened in 1979. The food — all made from scratch — is simple and delicious, and the service is the friendliest around. These clams made my “best things […]
Another super lunch at South + Pine in Morristowns. The chorizo croquettes, though not on the program, were to die for. Also, chef Leia Gaccione makes a killer burger. Bunless keeps it harmelss. We also ordered a salad, Black Caesar, […]
A holiday lunch at Porta — and a goodbye to our food editor Susan, who is (happily!) retiring. Food was terrific. Company was lovely. We will miss Susan. Related posts: The Stone Pony in Asbury Park Taka in Asbury Park […]
Another super meal at Viaggio in Wayne. I can never not get the breasola, and it lived up to past billings. But the new star of the show was the calamari. Oh, this calamari! The photo does not do it […]
After our fun outing to see Meryl Streep and Stephen Colbert, we hit the OVI for some late night snacks. It was fun to show my friends my favorite pub, though the partying at the bar was pretty loud. “I […]
A nice lunch at the craft brew pub not too far from the office. The Mediterranean salad, with feta, cucumbers, olives — served with salmon. The chopped salad, with romaine, bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado, 7-minute egg and sherry […]
I used to love the Rosa Mexicano near Lincoln Center: gorgeous blue-tiled wall with water trickling over it, delicious guacamole, fabulous margaritas. Some of that can be found at the one in Hackensack. The blue-tiled wall of water. The margaritas. […]
You know you’re always looking a for a good place to eat in midtown, and you always get frustrated because the meal is either too expensive or not tasty? Here’s your answer: Aburiya Kinnosuke. It’s an authentic Japanese restaurant, complete with […]
Time to check in with this new-ish restaurant. My first visit was a little more than a year ago. Our lunch was quite delicious. Wedge salad: Tuna poke: Steamers. Good stuff. The 411 on The Crosby. Related posts: The Crosby […]
Delicious meal at South + Pine in Morristown. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of the space, but it’s an adorable little BYO. Square dining room with a view of the street-facing patio and a long banquette along one side. […]
To celebrate the hard work the Asbury team put into producing this year’s Summer Guide — our guide to all things beach-y — we had a lovely lunch at Brickwall in Asbury Park. Yes. The loaded tater tot nachos were […]
My husband, Greg, and I are co-founders of SCF, which chronicles what we eat, drink and grow as we raise our daughter on a tiny plot of land in the Lower Hudson Valley.
