Monthly Archives: March 2009
Scuderia joins the Da Silvano brotherhood
Last week I sat down to lunch at Scuderia, a new Italian eatery located across the street from Da Silvano and Bar Pitti, and in fact related to the two. It’s bright and modern and fronted in glass, … Continue reading
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It’s a Bavarian Thing
Ever craved schnitzel, spatzle, or maybe kavalierspitz? No? Well then maybe you need to be properly introduced to the “other” European cuisine, that hearty mountain food we often dismiss as something you eat when you drink copious amounts of … Continue reading
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Happiness and French Fries
On a recent Friday my dear friend Dana and I tucked into a corner table at Pastis and, full of glee and end-of-week euphoria, ordered exactly what we were craving: peach bellinis, french fries and shrimp cocktail. It was half … Continue reading
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The Return of the Dinner Party
For me, the increased frequency of dinner parties marks another rite of passage into adulthood, which admittedly started about twelve years ago. Many of my friends have graduated to a nicer apartment or even a (gulp) home, with enough space for … Continue reading
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Lunch at USC
A two-hour weekend lunch is, as far as I’m concerned, one of life’s greatest and most civilized pleasures. You spend so much time wolfing down sandwiches at your desk, the lunch hour having become a relic of workplaces past, … Continue reading
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A Fine Brew
I have a friend who is a coffee aficionado. His eyes light up when he discusses the perfect brew, and his knowledge of New York City coffeeshops might be unparalled. One afternoon he took me to Cafe Grumpy, a sliver … Continue reading
Fanciful Dessert
Two weeks ago I was in Las Vegas and had the divine pleasure of eating these gorgeous desserts. These sweet concoctions are to be had at Tableau, a plush restaurant at the Wynn Hotel and Casino. There is no dessert … Continue reading
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Kitchen Dregs Can Be Awesome
After a late night at work, I came home hungry, exhausted, and unwilling to wait for the delivery guy or go to the market. Still, I didn’t want a bowl of cereal. So I rummaged through the fridge, summoning a … Continue reading
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