Afternoon Tea at St. Regis New York: Astor Court

Interior of Astor Court and its lounge; our full spread of afternoon tea

Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis New York Hotel, an historic Manhattan landmark at 55th and 5th Avenue, serves as the perfect oasis from the frenzy of New York City to the calm of a centuries-old British tradition – [...]

Sheraton’s Toast Around the World/Social Hour 2013

Two nights ago, I was invited to the Penthouse Suite of Sheraton Times Square to celebrate the second year of Sheraton Social Hour (links to their Facebook page), sponsored by one of my favorite Champagnes, Nicolas Feuillate.

Like last year, the party was fabulous – good food, very good wines, [...]

Mother’s Day Brunch

My gift to my mom and the spread for Mother’s Day brunch

The past weekend for Mother’s Day, my mom wanted a home cooked brunch with the entire family. Since we’re a hungry bunch and my mom did not care what kind of cuisine, we cooked a hodgepodge of dishes that satisfied [...]

New York Culinary Experience 2013

Exterior of International Culinary Center; breakfast spread

This is my second year attending to the New York Culinary Experience (NYCE) weekend and it’s an absolute pleasure to be surrounded with curious and avid food enthusiasts who are eager to learn something new or at least gain some insight or useful cooking/baking tips [...]

Bulleit Bourbon Paired Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (NYC)

At Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Lounge; Mint Julep made with Bulleit Bourbon paired with Bacon wrapped scallops with couscous, bell pepper sauce

Last week I attended to Bulleit Bourbon paired dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Midtown West. If you’ve recalled in my recent review (on my Easter gift guide), they create very [...]

Bareburger (Upper East Side)

Interior; Banana raspberry shake & Sweet Potato Croqs

The idea of Bareburger started in 2009 and is currently a micro-chain of organic burger restaurants. As of today, they have ten locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. The restaurants are environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly. The menu features a variety of meats, including traditional [...]

Launch Party of Vendôme Macarons in Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City

Interior of Vendôme Macarons in Saks Fifth Avenue in Snacks

Last night was the launch party of Vendôme Macarons found in the luxurious department store, Saks Fifth Avenue‘s SnAKS in New York City. Being surrounded with the beautiful people, the fashionable, and a couple of socialites, you know you’re in a swanky [...]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2013

One of our most important and influential people, in my life at least, is my mom. Since Mother’s Day is a bit more than 2 weeks away (if you really don’t remember, it’s Sunday, May 12th) you still have some time to get her something before she’ll bite your head off. Here are some of [...]

Hudson Chocolates – My Newest Chocolate Obsession

Chef/Chocolatier/Professor Francisco Migoya at StarChefs International Congress 2012

Hudson Chocolates creates, arguably, one of the most innovative chocolates I’ve encountered in recent years. They use high quality chocolates in various cacao percentages and high quality, locally sourced, fresh ingredients. What makes this brand innovative is by the shapes, flavors, and textures of [...]