By Peter Elston Salt is an essential nutrient, flavoring ingredient for cooking world-wide and yet has a much maligned reputation. Due largely to the industrial preparation of salt using chemical compounds, it has become a target for doctors concerned with the use of processed salt in industrialized food production. All this causes us to forget just how wonderful naturally raw, infused or smoked salts…
By Hillary Latos Recognizing a need to promote the excellent yet lesser known Bordeaux wines of the left and right banks, Docteur Alain Reynaud established the Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux in 2002, which showcases nearly 200 Bordeaux wines selected for their superb quality and reasonable price. The Bordeaux region is naturally divided by…
By Peter Elston With a career spanning two continents and twenty seven years, Chef Fabio has crafted an Italian culinary haven known simply as Fabio’s Restaurant located at 214 East 52nd Street. Chef Fabio aims to ensure you have the ultimate dining experience. Throughout his formative years in Rome, Italy and New York, he has perfected signature dishes such as Fettucine alla…
By Nicole Castillo In today’s world, choices confront us at every turn. It used to be a simple coffee with cream and sugar—now it’s a no-fat foam double latte with extra whip; there are more options than ever before. As the day wears on, many are afflicted by what has come to be known as…
By W. A. Muller A.G. Kitchen is the perfect spot to experience some Latin flavor in New York’s Midtown West. A native of Cuba, Chef Alex Garcia learned to appreciate the simplicity of ingredients and wanted to bring his interpretation of Latin cuisine to New York City. Located on 72nd Street and Columbus, the space carefully separated into distinctive sections. Grab a cocktail with…
By Hillary Latos The latest concept to hit New York City’s dynamic culinary scene is social dining featuring elevated gastro pub fare. Indulge in a variety of tasty bites with friends and stay for the entertainment, here are some recommendations for one stop destinations where the scene is as good as the food. Pounds and…
By Hillary Latos While ball games have long been associated with hot dogs and beer, NYY Steak is about to dispel this American stereotype. As steakhouses are about as American as its favorite pastime- baseball, NYY Steak epitomizes the best of New York City that embodies the spirit of its greatest sports team- the NY…
By Hillary Latos While steakhouses seem to be the latest trend in New York City’s power dining scene, Morton’s Grille, a casually elegant sister to the acclaimed Morton’s Steakhouse has recently opened in the Flatiron. Taking cues from its predecessor, expect classic steakhouse fare along with playful and inventive elevated comfort food that’s perfect for…
By Hillary Latos We have a lot to thank the Greeks for, our language, architecture, astrology, philosophy, the Olympics, and most notably their cuisine. Though the pillars of Western civilization can be attributed to the Greeks, little has changed in their culture, after all why alter perfection and the same can be said with their…
By W. A. Muller Latitude Bar & Grill is a fitting name for Midtown West’s new locale for the after-work crowd and gastronomic explorers. Drawn by its 36 foot long bar surrounded by a lively crowd, friendly staff, and alluring happy hour menu, this three level dining and entertainment space has become the ideal coordinates for loyal clientele while continually attracting a steady…
