Eat. Drink. Live.
An adventure in the city, with a walk on the High Line and a pizza lunch at Artichoke Basille, which does New York-style pizza right. Here’s a look at the photos. Here’s a stop to see “Untitled” by […]
A midtown branch of Ippudo, the Japanese ramen chain, opened recently, serving terrific bowls of tasty ramen and a host of creative and delicious appetizers. And while the lines at the downtown location of Ippudo are legendary, we were able […]
Goat feeding and other fun frolicking for your YouTubing pleasure. Related posts: Our First 2013 Trip to the Pleasantville Farmers Market Sam’s First Trip to the Doctor Butterflies and Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History Sam’s First Trip […]
Sarah and I went to see Peter & The Starcatcher (thumbs up!). Of course she had to taste the famous (at least here on SCF) Don Antonio pizza. (Also a thumbs up!) This version has prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, and […]
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, you magnificent bastard. Dan Kluger and Ian Coogan, you conniving conspirators. The flavors coming out of the kitchen at ABC Cocina are astonishing. If you thought fusion was a muddled mess of techniques and traditions, this restaurant will […]
Before a performance of “Sontag: Reborn” at the New York Theater Workshop, Boo and I shared a few dishes at Gemma, her favorite go-to restaurant for when you don’t to think about where you want to go-to. It’s a cute […]
Hunna and I hit Pippin Wednesday night (highly recommended!) and had just enough time to sneak in a drink at Sardi’s before the show. A Manhattan for him, a pinot grigio for her. And one of our favorite stars, Kermit […]
We and the Ranchers headed to the city to see the fabulous production of “Ann,” written by and starring Holland Taylor. We can’t recommend it more highly. We also took Mary’s recommendation for dinner at a Cassis, a bistro nearby […]
Before Broadway, once more, at Don Antonio’s. Since it was Kelli’s first time, we got the classic “fried” pizza. And for Sarah, ever the picky eater, we went with a white pizza with roasted grape tomatoes. Both were delishy! […]
After our trip to see the Matisse exhibit, we stopped at Red Rooster in Harlem for lunch on the way home. We are certainly glad we did. Especially after this burger: Yes, my friends, those are Parmesan fries. Say no […]
I know I’m late to the party, but I’m loving this new #instagram, aren’t you? The elevated above 125th street in Harlem: Related posts: No related posts.
We went to see Matisse: In Search of True Painting at the Met, and came away learning so much about the artist and his process. The exhibit shows you how he painted in pairs and trios, how he saw light […]
Casellula, a cozy little wine and cheese bar, really is an oasis in midtown for pre-theater dining, especially if you’re heading to a theater that’s a little north of Times Square. I’ve covered Casellula several times already, so I won’t […]
If you’ve been to Times Square, you’ve probably walked past this: Big glass windows that look out onto Broadway. The room is great for people watching, but not very comfortable. Here’s a little secret. Walk up the stairs and you’ll […]
We used to like bourbon Manhattans. We have seen the err of our ways. Now we only drink them with rye. Yes, for one thing, our tastes have matured. Bourbon is sweet. I mean, it has its place, certainly. Mint […]
This is not a food recommendation. But if you’re going to the theater, and you just want a quick drink and a little something to hold you over, Brasserie Athenee is a pretty darn convenient spot. There is a nice […]
With Karen in town covering the UN General Assembly, we thought it a good time to visit the 9/11 Memorial for the first time. We met her down there for a quick visit. Related posts: On a Hot Memorial Day, […]
In the little park off to the side of Madison Square Park — sometimes home to a Christmas Village or another such pop-up — there is right now a garden of eating. Food trucks, including one from Roberta’s in Brooklyn, […]
As part two of my evening in research for my story on The British Invasion — British chefs bringing their delicious food to the U.S. — we paid a visit to The Fat Radish, a lovely, well-appointed, simple restaurant on […]
For years, Les Paul, the inventor of the electric guitar, played every Monday night at the Iridium, the jazz club in Manhattan. Paul died in 2009, but his trio continues the tradition. Greg is doing a story on the Monday […]
For a story on the British invasion — great British chefs and their food making their way to the U.S. — Kris, Tom, Irene and I visited The Wren in the East Village. Cocchi Cup: Cocchi Americano, Mint, Cucumber, Ginger […]
We only had time for a small snack before we were to meet someone for a show at the Iridium. I thought a few oysters at the bar at Oceana would do the trick. In-and-out and nobody gets hurt. We […]
Those of you, especially, who know how much I enjoy a glass of wine (or two) will find this factoid interesting: it was at Isabella’s on the Upper West Side that I first ordered a glass of red wine. A […]
Let’s see: Somewhat near the Cloisters? Delicious food? Kid-friendly? Bingo: Dinosaur BBQ. That is my lovely combo platter with pulled pork, brisket and ribs along with salt potatoes and an iceberg wedge. Man oh man was that delicious. Sam had […]
I’ve been trying to visit the Cloisters since, oh, probably the mid-1990s. Finally. We made it. Very happy we did, especially after seeing the gardens. And the unicorns. The Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here’s […]
After the Mario the Magician show, we walked through Chinatown a bit to find this dumpling place I’d heard tell about on Serious Eats. Serious Eats, which I trust implicitly when it comes to this sort of thing, lauds the […]
We went to see our new neighbor and friend Mario the Magician perform in the city, and to Mae’s great amusement, she was chosen as a helper during the show. Well, criss-cross, applesauce! (Sorry about the blur, but it was […]
A quick pre-theater supper on my own tonight: at the bar at Casellula near 9th Avenue. I’ve been before and loved it. This trip is no different. The asparagus dish is especially impressive. Its served with a hollandaise-y but more […]
I don’t curse too often here on SCF, but here is a time when the words are well deserved. Here we are, heading to see Clybourne Park and it’s 715 p.m., 45 minutes before curtain. We walk into Joe Allen, […]
Our good friend David, whom SCF fans may remember from this summer in Charlottesville, is in town for a holiday. We met him for a delishy lunch at Pastis, which we chose because 1. David is a Francophile; and 2. It’s […]
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.
