I think I can speak for everyone in the Tri-State area when I say I am 100% over this weather. From the blistering cold to snow every other day, this January is becoming something of unending misery. That said, the only good thing about this weather is that it makes a rich, warm bowl of …
Fact #1: Ina Gartner has the best, easiest recipe for simple roasted brussels sprouts OF ALL TIME. Fact #2: Roasted brussels sprouts taste great with balsamic vinegar or coated in a balsamic glaze. Fact #3: Red onions also taste great with balsamic vinegar, especially when caramelized to bring out their sweetness, creating a similar flavor profile …
Let’s take a moment to talk about one of my favorite pairs of shoes – my Nike Free 5.0+ Shields. These babies are not just for running, though that’s what Nike designed them to do. While these definitely are the “I’m training for a marathon” running shoes, these are also the everydays – the “I’m walking to …
I freaking LOVE kale. Yes, I will admit that the only reason I started ever eating it was after it became all the rage as a superfood, but the truth is that I don’t only eat it because it’s healthy – I truly eat it because I like the taste. One of my favorite ways to …
Call it fulfilling my qualities as a Libra… I’ve always sought balance in my life. Work hard, play hard. Scour deals to buy on the cheap but make those occasional big dollar shopping sprees. Stay in that European hostel to splurge on that luxe meal. Indeed nothing tells this story more than my relationship with …
House cured salmon with camembert cream cheese. Squid ink oriechette. Uni and miso ravioli. Smoked mussel infused broth served in a French press. I repeat, a FRENCH PRESS full o’ broth. These are just some of the incredibly inventive preparations of ramen that diners get to enjoy during the omakase at the Yuji Ramen test …
In case you couldn’t tell based on previous posts, I am Filipino and loooove Filipino food. It’s what I grew up on, and the marinated meats and sweet and savory flavor combos never fail to make me one happy camper. That said, the typically fatty meats, greasy sauces, and white rice don’t exactly make for …
One of my favorite parts about warm weather in NYC has become Kelvin Natural Slush Co. – a food truck that offers natural slushes with tasty fruit and other mix-ins. This is not your movie theater ICEE – with everything from strawberry and mint to white peach, pink guava, and basil, Kelvin Slush offers both standard …
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I attended last year’s Great GoogaMooga and had an absolutely fabulous time. Well folks, the combination music-food-drink festival is back in Prospect Park this coming May 17-19 and it’s looking greater than ever. They’re kicking things off with a Friday night concert featuring the Yeah Yeah …
With the food truck explosion that’s come to NYC has also come a wide variety of unique tacos: from Korean-fusion from Korilla BBQ to Southern barbeque and brisket varieties from Mexicue to Japanese-style from Domo Taco, you can find pretty much whatever your taste buds desire. But when I’m in the mood for that classic, …
