Rosemarie | May 9, 2016
Staten Island – the forgotten borough. It’s typically known for the mall, the garbage dump, the free ferry and traffic. What you didn’t know is that you can find great restaurants there. WHAT? Yes you read right, great restaurants. And a few weeks ago I grabbed my bestie, a Staten Island resident, and headed out […]
Rosemarie | October 8, 2014
October 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm $50 The menu is still in the works, but you can expect: Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern: Green Circle chicken velouté with black trumpet mushrooms Pentimento: Eggplant caponata — a traditional Sicilian sweet & sour eggplant relish on crostini Roots Bistro Gourmand: Seasonal risotto lollipop Prime: Pumpkin ravioli […]
Rosemarie | October 2, 2013
Cheapeats is spanning the globe, looking for the next great spot to eat. Our travels took us to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and Vicolo Ristorante. Vicolo Ristorante is an “Old School” Italian Restaurant, with a modern twist. Located at 8530 3rd Avenue, in the heart of Bay Ridge. Having grown up in Brooklyn, Bay Ridge was my […]
Rosemarie | September 18, 2013
One of the great perks of creating Cheapeats, is finding great dining spots around town and sharing them with you and friends. Being an Italian Girl, I’m a tough critic when it comes to Italian food. Having dined at the “BEST” Italian Restaurant in the world (My Mother’s Kitchen), it takes a lot to impress […]
Rosemarie | June 24, 2010
Cheapeats was privileged to be a taste tester for the new Pasta Riserva from Buitoni. A free sample of pasta? Sign me up. My choice? Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli with Marsala Sauce. These new entrees are meant to be dinner for 2. Really? I’m a bad judge for portion controls because Italians never think they […]
