Monthly Archives: July 2012

31
Jul

Tarry Market Finds

Located in an unusual spot in the middle of Port Chester, NY is Tarry Market which is one of Mario Batali’s incredible markets. On a weekend home visiting my parents we decided to make a trip to the market and … Read more..

Filed Under: BLACKBOARD Leave a comment
17
Jul

Cómodo – NYC

COMODO – NYC 58 MacDougal St. (nr. Houston St) New York, NY 10012 Last night marked the opening friends and family night for Cómodo restaurant in Soho. I was particularly excited about this opening not only because of the interesting background … Read more..

Filed Under: Brunch, Date Spot, Groups Tags: , , , Leave a comment
10
Jul

Les Ambassadeurs – Paris

Sadly the restaurant where I had the best meal of my life to date has since closed. Les Ambassadeurs in Paris was a truly unparalleled experience. This is a picture of one of the desserts we had which I wanted … Read more..

Filed Under: BLACKBOARD Leave a comment
09
Jul

Acme – NYC

ACME – NYC 9 Great Jones Street  New York, NY 10012 Rating: 8.0 Acme is characterized as a “downtown brasserie” that currently inhabits the old dingy Cajun spot which occupied the space for over 25 years.  Of the four owners, two … Read more..

Filed Under: Brunch, Date Spot, Drinks, Groups Tags: , , , Leave a comment
06
Jul

Rosemary’s Enoteca – NYC

ROSEMARY’S ENOTECA & TRATTORIA – NYC 18 Greenwich Avenue  New York, 10011 Rating: 7.2 What is even more local and sustainable than farm to table? Rooftop to table. Rosemary’s just opened in a prime corner location in the West Village. Restaurateur … Read more..

Filed Under: Date Spot, Drinks, Healthy, Outdoor Seating Tags: Leave a comment
05
Jul

The Standard Grill – NYC

THE STANDARD GRILL – NYC 848 Washington Street New York, NY 10014 Rating: 7.0 I have been to the Standard Grill countless times for brunch, dinner, snacks, drinks …you name it and I have had it. The one thing I … Read more..

Filed Under: Brunch, Date Spot, Drinks, Groups, Outdoor Seating Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment
03
Jul

Norwood – NYC

NORWOOD – NYC 241 West 14th Street, New York NY 10011 Rating: 7.5 Norwood is a private club right near the meatpacking district. It is a brownstone building that is converted into a homey space for parties or relaxing in … Read more..

Filed Under: Date Spot, Drinks, Groups, Outdoor Seating Tags: , , Leave a comment
02
Jul

Blue Potato & Caviar

At a wedding that I was in recently the hors d’oeuvres were delicious at each event throughout the weekend. My particular favorite was this little blue potato filled with sour cream and caviar. Not only was this a delightful combination … Read more..

Filed Under: BLACKBOARD Leave a comment