Whether you’re looking for something new to serve at your cocktail soiree or would simply like to add some gourmet flair to your Superbowl Party, The Gotham Palate Mascarpone Spread is bound to be a hit!
Recipe for 10-12 people.
Preparation Time: approx. 15 minutes
Ingredients:
I 8oz container of Mascarpone cheese (Trader Joe’s carries a nice, inexpensive variety)
10-15 [...]
160 2nd Ave, East Village
(212) 420-5933
Cafe Centosette was once among a handful of East Village cafes that I’d visit on a regular basis. The candlelit brick, cavernous interior used to provide respite from the bitter cold after an evening of off-off Broadway theater or taking in a movie at one of the nearby cinemas. In [...]
Wed, Feb 4 & 18
Francine Segan’s World of Tasting
Renowned food historian Francine Segan, author of The Philosopher’s Kitchen, Shakespeare’s Table, Movie Menus and The Opera Lover’s Cookbook, presents a tasting and lecture series that explores the past and present of our favorite foods and drinks.
Wed, Feb 4, 7-9 pm, $40
COFFEE: TASTING AND HISTORY
Discover [...]
678 6th Ave. (btwn 21st. and 22nd. Sts.) – Chelsea/Flatiron
and
303 Park Ave. South (btwn 23rd. and 24th. Sts.) Flatiron
www.newyorkburgerco.com
In an effort to reach out to health-conscious eaters, New York Burger Company has recently introduced some smart, diet-friendly items to their menu. I had the pleasure of sampling many of these, including their burger staples [...]
As I mentioned in my Saturday posting, my attempt to sample Damon: Frugal Friday’s was a bust.
Not because Damon Wise was not able to deliver, but because the the demand for his cooking at a fraction of the cost, coupled with the buzz factor were simply too high. I’ll give it a shot again soon [...]
It’s time to snap out of that cold weather hibernation because restaurant week is here! And to make matters even sweeter, it has been extended to two weeks.
So, if you weren’t able to get those coveted reservations for this week, drop everything and go to nycgo.com/restaurantweek to book yourself a table at one of the [...]
Not even the city’s record low temperatures could keep the masses from flocking to Damon: Frugal Fridays at the Craft Dining Room on E. 19th St. for the kick-off of Damon Wise and Tom Colicchio’s recession-busting dinners made up of menu items costing $10 and below.
Was the last minute-like, blue masking tape sign, a show [...]
1250 Broadway at 32nd. St. (Midtown West / Koreatown)
This huge bi-level K-town destination is a favorite among Koreans looking for reliable traditional Korean staples done right and with few surprises. It’s also popular among non-ethnic seasoned and newbie eaters of Korean who want to soak in the all-sensory experience of Korean they’ll get from the [...]
98-04 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
718-544-4223; Open Tuesday – Sunday
http://www.ilpoetarestaurant.com/
Authentic, affordable South East Asian flavors are not the only reason to head out to Queens for dinner. The city’s largest borough is also home to Il Poeta a sparkling gem of a Northern Italian newcomer to Forest Hills.
But it isn’t just because Queens hosts [...]
Eater has just reported that as a response to these cash-restrained times, culinary titan, Tom Colicchio will be launching “Damon Frugal Friday” at the dining room of his highly acclaimed Flatiron outpost, Craft. How frugal? Quite frugal indeed. Dishes and drinks will be offered for under $10. And to make the news even sweeter, the [...]
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