Monthly Archives: October 2008
It’s JUST a Sandwich…
…until your first bite, when you realize the porchetta sandwich at aptly named Porchetta exists in a much higher stratosphere of things eaten between two pieces of bread. This is pork that has been rolled with herbs and spices … Continue reading
Filed under Eating
Making Sweet Whoopie
Not much needs to be said here, other than whoopie pies are a delicious treat and if you are going to eat a whoopie pie, it should be the pumpkin with cream cheese frosting whoopie pie from One Girl … Continue reading
Filed under To Market
Caramel Apples
My best friend Lucy surprised me the other day with a caramel apple. She had bought it at a farmer’s market on her way to meet me for brunch at Char No. 4 in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. I don’t … Continue reading
A Quiet Evening with Friends…
Last week, I met my friend Julie and her husband Jason for drinks. Julie is the immensely talented designer of her eponymous line Julie Haus. I love her designs, particularly a flutter top that makes me feel real pretty … Continue reading
Not Just a Bunch of Grapes
I’m suggesting you go out and buy Concord grapes today. They’re in season, and eating them is the closest you’ll ever feel to eating a grape that tastes just like grape jelly (maybe you find that intriguing). They’re extremely … Continue reading
More for Less
Unless I lose my job, the recession isn’t going to affect the way I live. My paychecks are already decimated by rent, impressive credit card bills for which I can thank my reckless, ridiculous 23 year-old self for and student … Continue reading
Filed under Eating, Entertaining, Restaurants
BYO and Prix-Fixe: a Perfect Marriage for Cheap People
I recently got this email from September Wines in the LES: “We have worked out a BYO arrangement with Tré, the new Italian restaurant at 175 Ludlow (btw Stanton Houston). On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays you can bring your own … Continue reading
Filed under Libations, Restaurants
For This? $1
I live in dumpling land, and my favorite dumplings are around the corner on Grand Street at a place trickily named Good Dumpling House. When I’m super hungry and lazy, I go right up to the street window (it’s … Continue reading
Old School Bargains
Walking through Irving Place a few weeks ago, I passed Pete’s Tavern, which is apparently the longest-operating bar and restaurant in New York City. Opened in 1864, it managed to stay open during Prohibition by disguising itself as a flower … Continue reading
Filed under Eating, Restaurants
Happy Hours, a Cornerstone of My Social Life
I can’t decide whether the title of this post is awesome or incredibly pathetic. The truth is, I wish I could hit up more happy hours. It’s a brilliant concept in which everyone wins: the restaurant/bar makes money during … Continue reading
