‘Good Eats’ Articles

Down at the tip of 125th street in Harlem, about a block away from the water’s edge is one of New York’s bar-b-que gems, Dinosaur BarBQue. I discovered this place a few years ago when it first opened in the area, at a different smaller location nearby, and though it’s one of my favorite bar-b-que places in [Continue]

When not in NYC there are certain things from here that I miss dearly. The subway, the holiday window displays, Times Square, and the Chinese food. The large selection of Chinese food eateries found in this city is unlike any I have ever seen in any other American states and I have to say, I [Continue]

On a cold, blistering Winter’s night, my husband and I decided to hit the streets of New York in search of some comforting Italian food. We made our way to Pó in the West Village, located on the then quiet street of Cornelia. The streets were void of pedestrians as everyone tried to stay dry [Continue]

When I heard the news of Eataly’s opening (located at 200 Fifth Avenue), I decided to wait out the excitement of the crowds that I knew would surely follow. And follow it did, with people waiting on long lines for the many authentic Italian goods, as well as a chance to eat at one of [Continue]

Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to sit and have a conversation with acclaimed chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, on behalf of City Harvest where he serves as chair of their Food Council, working to bring together New York’s top chefs and restaurateurs to raise funds and increase the quality and quantity of food [Continue]

When I first met my friend Gianluca Giovaneti at his gelateria in the East Village, he spoke passionately about the importance of staying true to the basics of a traditional dish, even while trying new things with them. He also mentioned that the one place where he likes to get creative and adventurous with his [Continue]

Oh, how I love the Smartbox. I had a wonderful time with them last year during the fun and exciting scavenger hunt they hosted, and I think that when it comes to gift ideas, they are a unique option. Now, Smartbox has given me yet another reason to love them even more, for they have [Continue]

In the West Village, on a quiet street near where all the cool kids hang out, is Turks and Frogs, a warm and cozy wine bar, perfect for date nights and friendly get-togethers. Considered to be one of New York’s first wine bar, what I immediately loved about it was how unpretentious it is. We [Continue]

During our visit to Keystone, CO, not only did we have fun checking out the slopes, but we spent our few evenings there enjoying the food. In the various places we tried, we were pleasantly surprised not only by the level of quality of service we received, but also by the amazing culinary scene. It [Continue]

Long before “Eat, Pray, Love“, I had a chance to visit Italy and fall in love with it. I was 18 at the time, and my Italian was a mixture of Spanish, French, and Italian all rolled into one. Being 18, and having spent most of my time before then in school in the Dominican [Continue]