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March 16, 2016

Easter Sweets from Maison Kayser (NYC)

This year from Maison Kayser, there’s a couple of options for your Easter table. For those who want to break bread (though not necessarily Irish),..
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March 5, 2016

Cosme

Cosme is not the typical Mexican restaurant you would think. It’s definitely not the taco restaurants you see popping up all over the city in..
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February 7, 2016

Valentine’s Day Pastries from Ladurée

This year for Valentine’s Day, Ladurée has a couple of options for the luxe French pastry admirer in your life. L’Amarante ($25), is a small..
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December 31, 2015

Highlights of 2015

2015 came and went much quicker than I could ever imagine. Despite the year breezing by, I am grateful for having the opportunities to travel..
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November 22, 2015

Amazing Birthday Chef’s Tasting Dinner at Blanca (Brooklyn, NY; 2* Michelin)

Blanca is the 12-seat, ambitious, 2* Michelin sister restaurant of Roberta’s in Bushwick, Brooklyn. (Roberta’s is more known for its pizza but I digress.) I..
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November 12, 2015

Afternoon Delights at The Back Room at Park Hyatt New York

The Park Hyatt New York is a stunning, modern, glamorous first five-star hotel. (I’m planning on my staycation here…) This hotel stands in the heart..
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October 18, 2015

Tastings Social Presents Mountain Bird (NYC)

Tasting Social presents Mountain Bird is the relocated home of the critical, poultry-centric restaurant Mountain Bird. The co-owners and husband-wife team of Mountain Bird, Kenichi..
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August 4, 2015

Up On 20 at Hyatt Herald Square (NYC)

Summertime calls for outdoor drinking and since we are in the city of skyscrapers, you’d have rooftops to drink in the views and your cocktail...
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June 7, 2015

Father’s Day Gift Suggestions (2015)

I’m keeping this year’s Father’s Day gift ideas on the short side this year since I’m working on several things that keeps me from going..
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June 2, 2015

National Rotisserie Chicken Day & A Giveaway

**EDITOR NOTE:** Many thanks everyone for entering the contest. The winner is commenter “Nancy.” Today, June 2nd, is the first National Rotisserie Chicken Day. Since..
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May 14, 2015

Mother’s Day Brunch at Ristorante Morini

This past Mother’s Day, I took my mom and the rest of my family to Ristorante Morini. We planned to go to the Metropolitan Museum..
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May 7, 2015

Insightful Gluten-Free Bread Book – Bread & Butter

Erin McKenna, founder of BabyCakes NYC written Bread & Butter dedicated to the savory aspect of baking. The recipes cover a wide range of breads,..
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March 28, 2015

Easter Cakes & Chocolates from Financier Patisserie

Easter is next weekend and those of you who need a few sweets on the table (and in New York City), Financier Patisserie is a..
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February 21, 2015

Chinese New Year 2015

Happy New Year of the goat! 恭喜發財! I wish you all a happy and prosperous year! My family and I cooked up so many dishes..
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February 4, 2015

Valentine’s Day & Lunar New Year Gift Guide 2015

If you’re looking for gifts for your Valentine or a person who is celebrating Lunar New Year, here’s some ideas that might appeal to various..
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