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StarChefs Rising Stars Awards & Gala 2013

The scene, food & drink during StarChefs’ Rising Star VIP Hour

This year’s StarChefs Rising Stars took place at the historic Liberty Theater in Times Square. (Looking back two years ago, it was at the now defunct Bar Basque.)

Chef German Calle of Petrossian Restaurant New York created three passed hors d’oeuvres [...]

Matilda Restaurant

Some of the interior

I have grown a fondness and respect Mexican cuisine ever since I went to Cabo last summer. I do admit, I don’t normally make my way out to Alphabet City of East Village but a friend suggested heading out to Matilda.

Matilda is a small, family owned [...]

Dinner at Jo’s in Nolita, NYC

Interior of the dining room; Glasses of Anne Pinchon Rosé and The Narcissist

Jo’s is not a stranger to me, as I’ve eaten and written about this restaurant almost three years ago. Thinking back what I ate then and compared to what I had a few nights ago, the interior didn’t change [...]

Pounds & Ounces in Chelsea, NYC

Exterior, Interior & Drinks

Pounds & Ounces is located in Chelsea. This bar and restaurant looks like an Art Deco-inspired bar that looks quite handsome, especially when night sets in. The dining area is dark wood with an interesting boxing mural and dotted with two lounge tables with plush leather chairs.

While [...]

Yuji Ramen at Whole Foods Smorgasburg

Yuji Ramen’s counter; Cold soba teas and Tsukemono pickles

Whole Foods Smorgasburg recently chose Yuji Ramen, owned by Chef Yuji Haraguchi, as part of their pop-up vendor. I’m excited as my Asian self loves ramen, especially on chilly winter-like days we’re having here.

Having lunch there on Saturday afternoon with a [...]

Dinner at Fishtag in the Upper West Side

A week or so ago, I had dinner with a friend at Fishtag, a Michael Psilakis restaurant. This was the former home of Kefi’s original location (also owned by Chef Michael Psilakis).

The difference between that restaurant and Fishtag was the more airier space, making me feel a bit calmer and [...]

Choice Eats 2013

Italian style braised beef sandwich & Red Wine Marinated Egg at VIP Preview

Last night’s 6th annual Choice Eats 2013 taken place in the 69th Armory was an intense food fest featuring over fifty (50) restaurants, bakeries, and other food vendors who were in Village Voice’s “Fork in the Road.”

Since there’s [...]

Brunch at Friedman’s Lunch

Friedman’s Lunch signage; Interior; Cappuccino and Latte

Friedman’s Lunch is one of the few casual, sit-down restaurants in Chelsea Market. I’ve passed this restaurant myriad of times over the years and always remembered seeing it being bustling during the afternoon hours.

I finally went there for brunch as my friend and [...]

Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt & Greek-Style Yogurt

Various Pinkberry Frozen Yogurts

As most of us New Yorkers are aware of Pinkberry‘s signature frozen yogurt that has a distinct tartness and arguably started the trend of frozen yogurts springing up all over this city.

Recently, I had their mango frozen yogurt topped with fruits and chocolate chips, salted caramel [...]