Rosemarie | March 16, 2011
Thai has become the new Chinese. On almost every corner, you can find a Thai restaurant and be sure another one is going to crop up real soon. Why is that? Because it’s good! I find it to be lighter than Chinese and more flavorful. But one of the main reasons, it’s cheap. Where can you […]
Rosemarie | March 9, 2011
The Gulf Coast has a reputation for fun times and great food. Feasting on some jambalaya while drinking a cold one. Can you find good Cajun cooking in New York? Need a fun spot to meet your friends and grab a beer? Live Bait does both. Live Bait’s decor is a step into the trailer park […]
Rosemarie | February 23, 2011
Every neighborhood is home to Italian restaurants. Pizza, pasta and Chianti. Some are good and some are not so good. Where can you find old school Italian cooking? Coppola’s. Coppola’s is an neighborhood spot with outposts in Gramercy, Upper Westside and Rockland County. They serve up the dishes that I grew up on. Baked ziti, lasagna, eggplant […]
Rosemarie | February 7, 2011
I have asked this question before and have gotten flack. But the question I’m always asked from locals and out of towners is; “Where can I find good Mexican food in NYC?” Lucky for me, there’s a great spot right in my own backyard. Mexico Lindo is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Gramercy. The terra cotta […]
Rosemarie | January 17, 2011
We all love our neighborhood haunts. You know the place close to home where you can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cozy, warm and where everyone knows your name. Uh, where have I heard that before? Anyway…. a new spot has come to Gramercy and of course Cheapeats was there to check it out. The […]
Rosemarie | January 12, 2011
A couple of blocks from my home, is a spot that has seen many eateries come and go. BBQ, burgers, you name it. Nothing has ever quite stuck. The latest candidate is an Asian restaurant. After a long day, I decided to order some food and take it away with me. Ten Ten or 10 10 is […]
Rosemarie | December 20, 2010
A few months ago, I noticed an Italian Cafe opened up in my neighborhood. Every time I walk by, I make a note to myself to check it out. Recently after a Pilates class, I decided to finally stop in and grab lunch. Piccolo Cafe is a Tuscan jewel in Gramercy. The decor is very rustic and Italian with […]
