Italian restaurants in NYC
Put down your forks full of meatballs and manicotti. With the recent influx of Italian restaurants, New York City has been experiencing an Italian food Renaissance, and the choices are incredibly appetizing, whether you prefer rice balls or risotto with champagne & lobster. While those who love Italian food often have their steadfast go-to restaurant, […]
Happy Thanksgiving
This Busy Hedonist is too busy (and sick with a cold) to blog this week. I am gearing up to host Thanksgiving while doing a million other things…so until Sunday, when I foresee my next free moment, I will be on hiatus, cooking, entertaining, and even going to the Macy’s Day Parade. In the meantime, […]
A Voce Columbus
I haven’t been to the original A Voce, but the one that opened in September is a superb addition to what’s known as the super high-end food court (Bouchon Bakery, Masa, et al) at The Shops at Columbus Circle. If you’re not ready for the kind of splurge you can have at A Voce (you […]
Aprons
Aprons, those old-fashioned remnants from another era, seem to be making a comeback in the home kitchen. If you’re hosting dinner during the holidays this year you may want to wear one as you make your favorite dishes and desserts. Or maybe you’re visiting family or friends instead. In that case the host may appreciate […]
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
There are those who eat ice cream only in the summer and those who eat it year round. Although I don’t eat it nearly as much as I did when I lived in Boston (which seems to be more of an ice cream town), my ice cream habits lean toward the latter group: I’ll have […]