Category Archives: Food
Gospel music and food for the soul
Last weekend we dressed in our Sunday best and headed to Harlem anticipating a morning of gospel music, fabulous outfits and inspirational words from the pulpit. The Baptist Church in Convent Street on 145th is the place I usually recommend … Continue reading
Ciao Bella in the Bronx
Little Italy in Manhattan is seeing something of a renaissance after years of losing position to Chinatown. ( Watch this space. ) But if you want to experience classic Italian America, as it has existed for the past 3 generations, … Continue reading
Icecream
I am drawing a line in the sand! After splurging for the past few weeks on all sorts of fantastic treats, it is time to pause. There will be no more of the delicious strawberry icecream from Sundaes & Cones … Continue reading
Gramercy Tavern
My favourite restaurant lived up to it’s reputation ( and saved mine ) when we celebrated my friend Leanne’s 50th birthday last weekend. Gramercy Tavern has a seasonal earthy menu, with beautifully presented dishes and excellent service. We shared an … Continue reading
Blue Smoke
My ongoing quest to find the best way to barbecue ribs took a dramatic turn last week with the discovery of Blue Smoke on East 27th Street. Their sampler plate makes it easy to taste the variation in regional styles, … Continue reading
Let them eat macaroons !
Laduree received a huge welcome to NYC when they recently opened their first US store on Madison Avenue. Macaroons have been quite the rage for some time, and judging by the length of the queue when we cycled past on … Continue reading
East 7th Street – old and new offerings
Riding around the East Village en route to playing ping pong in Tompkins Square Park, we have discovered some fabulous new eateries. East 7th street is now attracting food tours, which may be fun, but puts you in a permanent … Continue reading
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