Posts Tagged ‘Dining’

Bitchy Brew

Written by admin on January 13, 2010. Posted in Eat & Drink, The Penniless Epicure

In the ever-changing world of wine, there are few constants. But every once in a while, you stumble on a wine that makes you remember why everyone makes such a fuss out of the stuff in the first place. I have found such a wine, and it has made me re-obsessed with a grape that
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Lighten Up

Written by admin on January 8, 2010. Posted in Eat & Drink

January brings a slew of New Year’s resolutions, like the perennial mantra to eat healthier. Since wan lunchtime salads quickly lose their appeal, consider these local eateries offering delicious dishes that also keep your waist small. Ozu (566 Amsterdam Ave., near 88th St., 212-787-8316): This Japanese restaurant focuses on vegan dishes that eschew refined sugars
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What’s Cooking

Written by admin on January 8, 2010. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit

A post-holiday hunger pang? I’d just licked off the last Panettone crumb, finished all remnants of the Alaskan wild-caught smoked salmon and given away the dark (fair trade, of course) chocolate terrine. Really, I was ready to re-join Weight Watchers and swear off lardo. But as I contemplated the headlines, the “For Rent” signs all
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Savory Specialties, Syrupy Sweets

Written by admin on December 31, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink

In New York City you have only to think of a restaurant specializing in poached eggs or the cuisine of Papua New Guinea, and Chowhounders will soon be telling you the cross streets. Dream of a café selling myriad types of baklava? Your culinary prayers are answered with the opening of Midtown’s Güllüoglu. Long known
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Turbo-Charged Wine

Written by admin on December 31, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink, The Penniless Epicure

Winter is my favorite season. The food and wine that go with it are a big part of my love affair with these chilly months. This is when one can pull out those squirreled-away bottles of expensive, full-bodied reds. Napa Valley Cabs, Barolos and boutique-y Shirazes are perfect for this season. But when I think
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The Modern Mexican

Written by admin on December 23, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink

The menu at Cascabel says, “Eat, Drink, Love Tacos.” And this is exactly what you will do at this new taqueria. With the sudden boom in places dishing up Mexican street food, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by new-fangled taco combinations and attention-grabbing slogans. Cascabel is also a bit gimmicky, as it’s completely decked out
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Farmers’ Focaccia

Written by admin on December 18, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink

In winter, the city’s farmers’ markets have an austere beauty. No longer spilling over with a rainbow of summer’s harvest, the market shows more somber tones: ochre, cream and faded reds. Potatoes, root vegetables, cauliflower, apples and smooth brown eggs
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Cocktails 2.0

Written by admin on December 18, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink, The Penniless Epicure

I stared at my friend, Aaron, long and hard. I stared at him hoping that if I did so long enough, the 12-pack he held in his arms would disappear. “Dude,” I croaked. “Natty Light?” “It’s got bubbles!” he proclaimed
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Chilean Dogs Get Their Day

Written by admin on December 9, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink

“Chile: Long and Narrow Land,” was the title of my 5th-grade report. Years later, I would think of Chile when under the spell of Pablo Neruda’s odes or listening to Victor Jara’s music and reading of his sad fate. Never once did I encounter or think about Chilean food. Yet, Barros Luco has moved in
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Fork Meets Pork

Written by admin on December 9, 2009. Posted in Eat & Drink

When you enter Accademia di Vino, it is like stepping into the coziest Italian wine cellar that, just for a moment, feels as if it’s all yours. Since the restaurant boasts an 800-bottle collection, you can never run out of options. And a book-like wine list highlights bottles from each region of Italy, broken down
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