BACK AT IT AGAIN…
Osteria Morini. had to pop in and say whats up to the folks at Morini. Janice, Richard and Treece. Thank-you all for another great meal. Alain Tagged: Chef Michael White, Contemporary Italian...
View ArticleFROM ME, TO YOU-A VOCE
I found myself near Columbus Circle this evening and decided to hit up one of my old stalwarts. A VOCE. It was supposed to be quick. A little wine, a little salad, perhaps an appetizer and some...
View ArticleFEGATINI, RUCOLA, GRAMIGNA AND NONNINO
That pretty much summed up my meal last night at Morini. A bit of Duck Liver Mousse/Fegatini, a Baby Arugula Salad/Rucola with crispy speck, pears and a balsamic vinaigrette, the house made two-toned...
View ArticleLAST NIGHT AT LUPA
Had dinner at LUPA last night. After months of distractions by other more seasonal pasta dishes, I finally had the Buccatinni all’Amatriciana. I LOVE that dish and haven’t had it a LUPA in months. I...
View ArticlePORK SHOULDER RAGU AT LUPA
Last Wednesday I strolled in to LUPA for a quick bite. Had the Fall Green Salad with Warm Guanciale Vinaigrette, the special of the Parpadelle with a Pork Shoulder Ragu and some Coconut Gelato to...
View ArticleFEELING GUILTY CAN HAVE ITS REWARDS
So, you know that the next day after my meal at LUPA, I made my way over to PERLA for dinner. I had to. I couldn’t help it. I had to make up for being away so long. Let me say, I have never been so...
View ArticleWHERE Y’AT, WHERE YA BEEN!?
It has been an exceedingly long time since my last post. I mean, there have been a couple of posts here and there on random subjects and topics, but none on food, cycling or travel in a while. It...
View ArticlePRE BIRTHDAY DINNER AT MORINI
Had to pop into OSTERIA MORINI last night to start the preliminary celebrations for my birthday. Mortadella and lardo pesto sandwich for an amuse. Oh, my! Fava and Sweet Pea Crostini, Insalata Mista,...
View ArticleBIRTHDAY LUNCH IN BUSHWICK
I’m very fortunate to work with a group of folks that are into food and wine as much as I am. Helps that we are all restaurant folk. Amongst our team we will usually take the birthday boy or girl out...
View ArticleNO WAITING IN VAIN AT ROBERTA’S
Made it out to Bushwick last night before going to see, Star Trek Into Darkness. Had a late dinner at Roberta’s and it was so worth the nearly two-hour wait. Duck prosciutto with house-made Italian...
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