The NYC Kitchen

Spice stores turn me on…

My husband came home with Cracker Barrel Cheese again. He eats soup and things like baked beans from a can. He loves potato chips. He used to drink Chock Full o’Nuts coffee. Shudder. Shudder. Food is a big part of my world. I venture around NYC looking for the best coffee. I love things like […]

Where to find the best coffee in NYC

I’m standing in line at La Colombe Torrefaction in Tribeca. The baristas act blasé, as if you’re interrupting their coffee break. They haven’t taken on the “overly sweet because of the economy” attitude I’ve experienced elsewhere. No, they just assume people will love their coffee, and indeed they do, as proven by the long line […]