Monthly Archives: July 2009
Caffe Falai
There’s nothing better than a beautiful little lunch with wine. Last week I found myself at Caffe Falai, a chic little Soho spot whose Italian food is as clean and delicious as the attractive white space in which it … Continue reading
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The Perfect Italian Lunch
The weather in New York City has been spectacular lately. So when my friend Gihan, in from LA, called me about eating, I knew only two things: we needed to be outside and the food needed to be good, because … Continue reading
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Beautiful Things: Swiss Chard and Scapes
This came from a farmer’s market in Connecticut recently. I was so entranced by the colors I took about 873 pictures, but I’ll just show one here! We sauteed the swiss chard with some garlic, and threw the scapes on … Continue reading
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Recipe: All About Frittatas
I like to think I’m pretty good at finding easy things to make that LOOK, if not difficult, at least complex. The frittata is a classic example. It’s pretty like a cake, full of aesthetically pleasing things like green vegetables … Continue reading
Beautiful Things: Prosciutto, Ricotta and Figs
There are snacks, and then there are REALLY GOOD SNACKS. RGS should be simple concoctions rendered brilliant by the quality of ingredients. In this case, a slice of toasted Pugliese bread from Grandaisy Bakery, fresh ricotta and ethereal prosciutto from … Continue reading
Wanted: A Date to Minetta Tavern
Would anyone like to go on a date with me to Minetta Tavern? I’ve heard the rumors that the food at Keith McNally’s latest spot is phenomenally good, and Frank Bruni thought so, giving them a whopping 3 stars. Then … Continue reading
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Schlow Down
Last week I went up to Boston to have dinner with some friends. Well, two dinners, first at Sonsie and then I met up with my friend Michael Schlow, the super-talented chef and owner of Radius, Via Matta and Alta … Continue reading
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Get Your Fish On
Mary’s has been adored for years as a place with one of the city’s top lobster rolls (competing mainly against Pearl Oyster Bar), and I’ve been one of those adorers, waiting patiently for my seat at the bar so I … Continue reading
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