Rosemarie | August 28, 2009
How many times are you asked…”How can you live in New York?” It’s so crowded. It smells. It’s expensive. It’s nothing but concrete. Yes, there are some truths to those statements, but there is a side of New York that many aren’t aware of. There are many green spots around to allow us to become one […]
Rosemarie | August 25, 2009
How many times can you find a great local spot where you can walk in, see smiling faces, grab a great meal and not break the bank? Well Andrea’s Brick Oven Restaurant is that place. This favorite spot is located on 3rd Avenue in Gramercy and offers great Italian dining. Fresh homemade pizza cooked in their […]
Rosemarie | August 21, 2009
We all know Baluchi’s…right? They’re like the Starbucks of Indian Food. You name a neighborhood, they’re in it. Some may snub their nose at them, but they do serve up consistently good Indian Fare. If you’re new to this cuisine, this is the perfect spot to earn your training wheels. I recently tried their Chicken […]
Rosemarie | August 17, 2009
Upper Eastside eatery Philippe Chow, is now bringing his high end Chinese cuisine to the people with his latest addition…Philippe Chow Express. With outposts in Miami, Mexico City and East Hampton, Philippe is where the Martha Stewart’s and the Housewives of New York City dine. (Remember Bethany wanting to poke out Jill’s eye with a […]
Rosemarie | August 12, 2009
I had the delight of seeing Julie & Julia this weekend. A sweet story about two women who were lost in their lives, but found themselves and their way home through food. Julia was truly ahead of her time. Standing over 6ft tall and living in a foreign country. Feeling like she didn’t belong and trying […]
Rosemarie | August 10, 2009
Need an easy dessert that even a child can make? Then this is for you. The first dessert I learned to make as a child was my Grandmother’s “Ice Box” cake. Still a favorite and quick and easy to put together. Ingredients are usually found in your pantry. All you need is: 1 box of […]
Rosemarie | August 7, 2009
In the heat of the summer, there’s nothing better than a burger cooked on a grill and an ice cold beer. Even for me, a non beer drinker and a frowner of red meat. For those rare times, I head into Rodeo Bar. This down home bar is like Texas in New York. Wood planks, […]
Rosemarie | August 6, 2009
A Green Bakery has come to New York both in design and ingredients. Birdbath, with locations in the West and East Village is an amazement to the senses. Walls made from wheat. Their biodegradable cups are made from corn. Their displays and counter are made from recycled paper. Wind powered. Reclaimed wood. Water based paints. […]
Rosemarie | August 4, 2009
Surely you’ve noticed the recession menus all over New York City from otherwise not so inexpensive establishments. I say take advantage of it! It feels like restaurant week everyday!
