Eat. Drink. Live.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
It’s nice enough to be on a patio! After-work drinks and snacks at Hearth & Tap. Chicken liver mousse: Fried Brussels sprouts. The 411 on Hearth & Tap. Related posts: Communal Kitchen in Nyack Cooking for Thanskgiving Brussels Sprouts Salad […]
Spoon and Stable in the Warehouse District has everything going for it: a beautiful soaring space in an old industrial building, a great cocktail program, a world-class chef and absolutely delicious food. Plus, we were able to enjoy all that […]
Breakfast at an old-school cafe in Mankato. 45s on the wall, pleather booths: Appliances from the ’50s: Omelet, sausage and a little biscuit gravy on the side. Delishy. The 411 on the Wagon Wheel Cafe. Related posts: A Recap of […]
A fun meal with friends at Communal Kitchen in Nyack. We ordered a bunch of things to share. Here are some standouts. Pork belly with kim chi. Their take on David Chang’s Brussel sprouts: I see Traci through my wine! […]
Drinks and delicious food with old friends at Cannibal in Manhattan. Cocktails! Pate with pickled mustard seeds! Crispy Pig’s Ear Salad with chicory, pickled shallots, herbs, soft egg, dijon vinaigrette: Fantastic! Boo and Eric: Maris, Kelli and me: Two dishes […]
What a classic place. Melon’s, as everyone calls it, has been around since the 70s, and is known for one thing: the hamburger. It’s a great old bar, with green striped tablecloths and photos, paintings, signs and sculptures of melons […]
A most excellent lunch of wings and (only a couple of) Disco fries at a delightful dive: Sharkey’s in Clifton. Related posts: Mighty Quinn’s in Clifton Barrow House in Clifton Rutt’s Hutt in Clifton Tick Tock Diner in Clifton
To New York, for a visit with Kelli and a delicious meal at Charlie Bird in SoHo. It starts with a martini. Cute place. Super loud, but the buzz was fun. Fried zucchini blossom. Crunchy and sweet. Delicious. Fluke. Isn’t […]
The Crosby is a new-ish spot in Montclair — a great spot for drinks, especially considering how few places have liquor licenses in New Jersey. The space is open and airy, and the cocktail menu was creatively devised (bonus: the drinks are […]
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.
