Years and years ago, my brother and Little Sister started a tradition of foregoing birthday and Christmas gifts in favor of a fancy dinner. I’m not ashamed to say that once I…
Category: Restaurant Reviews
NYC Dining: North African Flavors and an Almost Parisian Terrace at Claudette
New York is my hometown, and I’m a food writer. You’d think I’d have more spots to recommend here, but the truth is, when I’m not eating Mama Jean’s home cooking, I’m…
Tasty Italian (with a Few Caveats) at Eataly
Eataly is home to six restaurants and even more counters peddling all sorts of delicious Italian products.
Fine Italian Food on a Beautiful Terrace in the Heart of Paris
It’s not often that I find myself recommending a restaurant where the food is “good” but not “great,” but hear me out. I was talking, recently, with a fellow restaurant reviewer, and…
Return to Clown Bar… for Brain
I see where zombies are coming from.
Massale Has Got Star Power
Sometimes a restaurant just has a little something about it that makes it special. It’s not necessarily flashy or showy, but it boasts some combination of qualities that, somehow, come together and…
Thai Spice and Fun at Robert
A Thai pop-up event at one of my favorite Paris addresses.
Chinese with a (Slight) French Flair at Double Dragon
Bao buns stuffed with Comté cheese and more.
My Favorite Bite in Paris is at Marso&Co
Mediterranean fusion has never tasted so good.
Putting a Modern Spin on Bistro Food at Au Petit Panisse
On paper, Au Petit Panisse looks a lot like several of my favorite new restaurants in Paris: innovative, seasonal bistro food; ever-changing menu; great natural wine list. But Au Petit Panisse does…