Saturday, September 6th, 2008
A La Turka
My husband and I have just returned from enjoying this month’s Foreign Food Night at A La Turka on the Upper East Side. This month was my husband’s turn to choose which cuisine we would explore and he chose Turkish. We used to live in the same neighborhood as A La Turka and we always [...]
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien NY
My husband and I had a very light brunch today which left us craving something “bad” at 3:00PM. We thought about going to Gray’s Papaya for a couple of hot dogs until I thought, why don’t we give Burger Joint a try? We have tried to get in this place twice before but the line [...]
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Monday, August 4th, 2008
Lederhosen
As you may recall, this past weekend was Foreign Food Night and it was my turn to choose which cuisine we would enjoy - - I chose German. Based on a recommendation from a friend of mine, we went to Lederhosen in the Village. The restaurant is located in the middle of a [...]
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Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Mia Dona - NYC Restaurant Week
This past week (as well as the coming week) was Restaurant Week here in New York City. My husband and I try to partake of the festivities at least once each time Restaurant Week rolls around. Last night my husband and I joined our friends Kelli and Tim at Mia Dona to enjoy [...]
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008
Amy Ruth’s
My husband and I had dinner at Amy Ruth’s, a restaurant famous for it’s Southern cuisine, in Harlem tonight. This restaurant has been a favorite of celebrities, locals and tourists alike since opening in 1998. They are well known for their waffles, topped with everything from fried chicken to ribeye steak to fried [...]
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Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Nam
As I mentioned yesterday, my husband and I went to Nam for Foreign Food Night. I must say, this month’s Foreign Food Night was a success. Nam is a lovely space in Tribeca with the most gracious service you could ever hope for. They are quick to refill your water glass, capable [...]
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Magnolia Bakery
My husband and I have been to the UWS outpost of Magnolia Bakery twice since it opened this last winter. We have never been to the Village location as waiting in line for an hour for a cupcake is simply not an option for us. That being said, these 2 experiences at the [...]
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Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Peking Duck House - Chinatown
As I mentioned in my “Dovetail NYC” post, my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary this week. To be specific, it was our 2-year wedding anniversary. The second year’s anniversary gifts are cotton (traditional) and china (modern) and as a person who loves a good theme, I ran with the idea of [...]
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Dovetail NYC
My husband took me to Dovetail this week to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This was a highly anticipated meal as this restaurant has received very good reviews in numerous publications as well as in foodie chat rooms. Here is my review:
First Impressions: The space has lovely design features and atmosphere. However, [...]
