Sei Less recently opened in the old Jimmy's 38 space on West 38th Street and it has an unusual vibe--it successfully mixes dimly lit Asian themed decor with a comfortable yet chic after work lounge. In the center of the main dining room is a super long bar that seemed to be really hopping during my visit. Although Sei Less…read more

I recently visited the Chateau de Chantilly Cafe in Chantilly, VA upon the recommendation of a friend who said it was "super cute" and had the "biggest amount of pastries you will ever see in one place"! Upon entering this vibrant loft-like space, I immediately agreed with her remarks! All sorts of pastry counters and cases are arranged neatly in…read more

Sapphire Cuisines Of India at 2014 Broadway is a bit of an Upper West Side legend. At Sapphire's previous location near the Time Warner Center (which they left in 2019), they became famous for having the best Indian lunch buffet in the city. Their new location is quaint and cozy and is inside a well-kept prewar building but there is…read more

These are my top food picks for Holiday 2021. They make great gifts but also are well worth investing in for your own personal use! I am throwing in my favorite vitamin and supplement company at the end because it is always important to get supplemental nutrition (especially when you are binge eating sugars and fats around the holidays)! Omaha…read more

Authentic deli food has become a lost art--especially in Manhattan when only 25 years ago, there was an old school delicatessen type resto every three blocks. PJ Bernstein is a survivor, thanks to keeping their quality consistent for decades, being in the center of the Upper East Side in terms of location, friendly service a family atmosphere. Oops, I almost…read more

If you must invest in one foodie event for the year, I strongly recommend going to at least one of the two days of the annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine And Food Festival Presented By Capital One on Saturday (10/16) and Sunday (10/17). No where else can you try such a diversity of cuisines and…read more

I was thrilled to be able to visit Tasca at 505 Columbus Avenue between 84th and 85th Streets on the Upper West Side recently when I heard that it blends traditional Spanish cuisine with the Latin flavors of the Caribbean--and then puts a Modern American twist on everything. I kind of consider this place a "one stop shop" for the…read more

I had a rockin’ good time at the American Express Gold Card Pop-Up Diner which was in Williamsburg for three unforgettable days. Co-presented by reservation app Resy, the Amex Pop-Up Diner took place at 15 River Street in an empty lot directly across from the legendary Domino Park. While the oldies blasted, 75 privileged Gold Card members lucky enough to…read more

If you think that all the Cheesecake Factor has to offer is a huge variety of cheesecake, well, it has so much more! After visiting The Cheesecake Factory in my original hometown of Wayne, NJ, I have decided that it is an ultimate comfort food destination. Just because it is a chain restaurant, don’t disqualify it for authentic rib-sticking food…read more

I was excited to be invited to a “Christmas In July” virtual wine tasting featuring Mollie Battenhouse, MW, National Director of Wine Education at Jackson Family Wines (a legendary name in wines). Battenhouse walked us through the highly anticipated Spire Collection for holiday gift giving. As it says on www.spirecollection.com’s home page, “The Spire Collection is the pinnacle of the…read more

Omaha Steaks has always been a Father’s Day favorite brand. And OS is not just about fine steaks these days—there are numerous seafood and vegetarian dishes that are “heat and eat” but they taste fresh from the sea or farm. Private Reserve Strip Steak with Steakhouse Fries I recently tried the Private Reserve Strip Steaks which are particularly stellar. They…read more