Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

| August 30, 2010

Fall in New England. Crisp evenings, bright and sunny days and the summer crowds are gone. Sound about right? Well we have another thing to add to the list. The 5th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival.   Two-day Grand Tasting with over 100 wineries on the lawn of Marble House   Sunday Jazz Brunch on […]

The Best Gyros In Town

| August 25, 2010

Street food has come a long way from your typical dirty water dog. Truely not my favorite venue for eating but when a friend tells me that I must try these Gyros, my curiosity is peaked.” Go to cart on the corner of West 53rd Street and 6th Avenue.” ” How will I know if I’m going […]

Outstanding Taqueria

| August 24, 2010

New York City is known for outstanding restaurants and every type of ethnic cuisine imaginable. One type of eating we absolutely fall short on is Mexican. I mean we have Mexican food but not like what you will find on the West Coast or in the Southwest. Ask any West Coaster and they will agree. […]

A Great Bar To Catch The Game

| August 18, 2010

If you walk past any bar, you’ll see the usual scene. Guys hanging out, drinking beer and catching the game. The bar menu is usually your standard burger, fries and nachos. BORING. Well, hold onto your hats boys because have I got a place for you. Gus & Gabriel is a gastro pub housed on the […]

Refreshing Summer Wines

| August 16, 2010

  *Receive 15% off purchases of 6 bottles or more and 20% off 12 bottles or more. *Wine Club Members receive 20% off 1-5 bottles and 25% off 6 or more bottles. Feel free to mix and match! Order before August 31st and also receive $5.00 flat rate Ground shipping on these refreshing summer wines. […]

Cupcakes, Cappucino and Cake….Oh My

| August 11, 2010

After leaving an Open House on a hot and sunny Sunday, I was in need of a cold drink. I’m hot. I’m tired and don’t want to go far. What’s this I see?  A bakery. Looks cute. Let’s go in.  I look at the man behind the counter who’s sipping  an iced tea and ask; […]

Calling All Amateur Chefs

| August 9, 2010

How many of you watch Bobby Flay or Jacques Pepin and think; “I can do that.” Well now you can. The Taste of Beverly Hills is featuring the “Taste of Something Better” cooking competition. It will celebrate original recipes from amateur chefs across the county. Most  great chefs and great recipes got their start in […]

Celebrate San Francisco Chefs – Aug 9-15

| August 6, 2010

    San Francisco is one of my favorite cities. Great people. Great weather. Great sites but most of all GREAT FOOD. If you find yourself on the West Coast or live there…you must check out SF Chefs 2010.   Taste, Mix, Pair & Engage! The country’s first and only urban food, wine and spirits […]

The Edible Schoolyard

| August 4, 2010

One of the most important campaigns for local governments is to bring healthy foods to the underserved and end childhood obesity once and for all. Gourmet retailers and vendors have teamed up with Chef Alice Waters to open The Edible Schoolyard in Greensboro, N.C. Chef Waters is the pioneer of local and sustainable cooking who […]

Favorites From The Fancy Food Show

| August 2, 2010

I recently had the pleasure of being invited to the Fancy Food Show in New York City. A chance to see and taste the latest and greatest products from around the world. After hours and hours of sampling the many products exhibited ( what can I say, I’m a team player) I’ve put together a list of […]