Monthly Archives: August 2008
At Home A Casa Fox
A Casa Fox is a new Latin restaurant in the Lower East Side. It was recommended to me by a couple of friends who had recently dined there and literally swooned as they told me about the food. Fresh empanadas, … Continue reading
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Lil’ Frankies Does Pizza for Dessert
I love pizza, and I love pretty much everything Lil’ Frankies does. Thus, this quick post to give love to an underappreciated item at Lil’ Frankies- the nutella pizza. They spread nutella between two thin lil’ frankies pizza crusts, add … Continue reading
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Feeling the Pinche
Finding myself with a rare weekend day in the city (and absolutely no commitments or responsibilities), I spent a lazy afternoon cruising the streets of my neighborhood, doing a little bit of shopping, a lot of browsing and people-watching, whilst … Continue reading
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Homage to Le Macaron, and Where to Eat One in New York
My first macaron experience was at Laduree in Paris. It was New Years Eve, and the gilded, luxurious patisserie (I went to the 1862 original in the 8th arr.) was jammed with well-heeled Parisians stocking up for the holiday. By … Continue reading
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Everything is Peaches
I am the local supermarket’s favorite kind of customer, because I spend a lot of money on things I don’t need, like three different kinds of jam when I don’t even make toast, and organic face wash because … Continue reading
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Lobster Roll Debate!
I mentioned in my Martha’s Vineyard report that my idea of a perfect lobster roll included celery. This was highly offensive to Joey of Gloucester, who strongly believes aperfect lobster roll includes only lobster meat, mayo, and the grilled buttered hot dog bun. … Continue reading
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Forge, the new spot in Tribeca
There is a rare trifecta in restaurants, one which all chefs and restaurateurs bet on but so. many. miss it. It will sound obvious but it is this: food, service, atmosphere. Some mistake decor for atmosphere, others think food doesn’t … Continue reading
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Who Says Fashion Editors Don’t Eat?
Yes, I’ve heard about the editors who eat carrot sticks for lunch and 3 pieces of lettuce for dinner. I’ve just never actually met one. Like many perceptions about the fashion world, it’s probably a tad exaggerated. That said, I do … Continue reading
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Office Buzz: Delish Italian, Cheap’n'Charming in Brooklyn
The restaurant’s name is Fiore, and it came highly recommended by a fashion editor and a photo editor at work. Why should you want to check this out? Because both editors are really cool. Why else? Because you’re probably … Continue reading
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