Among the tech giants of the world and adjacent to Stanford University in the Palo Alto wilds resides Evvia Estiatorio, a Greek restaurant whos food flavors capture even the most discerning palate.
It feels GREAT to be back on the NYC Restaurant scene — how I’ve missed it! I took a long hiatus until it was evident that the COVID vaccines were working. One of the first places we decided to patronize earlier this summer was Quality Bistro, the sister restaurant to Quality Meats and Quality Italian.
In the outskirts of Atlanta across the Chattahoochee River in a town called Vinings, exists a quaint cottage restaurant called Old Vinings Inn. The small-town gives this particular restaurant a completely different feel from our usual jaunts.
White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails – This particular dinner almost didn’t occur because of the recent Kanye West listening party. The Hyatt Regency across from the restaurant, lousy with his fans, made navigating the street with a car nearly impossible. I’m proud of our perseverance. White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails is a great place to …
WHITE OAK KITCHEN AND COCKTAILS: YOUR OASIS IN MIDTOWN Read More »
For my birthday, I was taken to Maison Harlem; a rustic French restaurant on the corner of west 127th street and St. Nicholas avenue. ATMOSPHERE The ambiance inside of the restaurant gives a very classy, yet casual vibe. Scaffolding outside of the establishment takes something away from what is otherwise a very nice culinary experience, but that is …
Cilantro’s delicious Mexican cuisine and excellent location were a great compliment to a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. There are various options for cuisine in the area, but I decided to patronize Cilantro as I was in the mood for Mexican food. ATMOSPHERE The area where the restaurant is situated has a plethora of fairly classy establishments surrounding it like Osteria Cotta and Prohibition, …
During a recent trip to New Orleans, I went to an old favorite spot of mine, High Hat Café. Right on the corner of Freret and Jena streets, it’s located in an up-and-coming section of the Freret section of the city. ATMOSPHERE High Hat Café has an ambiance indicative of the city — jovial, folksy, and relaxed. The …
Make no mistake: Jean-Georges is not just a fine restaurant, it’s a luxury experience and a clinic in customer service. Admittedly, I ate there a few months ago, but it was one of the finest restaurant outings I’ve had during my time in NYC, so I thought it was worth doing a retroactive post even if some …
