Brooklyn’s Finest: The food that raised me Growing up in Brooklyn most days for me was playing basketball, handball, stickball, football, anything that could keep me running around just until sundown and dinner was on the table. A whistle or a shout from my parents usually got me running home and...
Behind the Macaroons: Interview with Emmy’s Organics Am I the only one who absolutely must end my meal with something sweet? Even if I’ve had the most delicious, nutrient dense, filling meal, my sweet tooth will always creep up on me, begging for just a little extra something so I finish on a sweet note....
Interview with With Gil Cohen of Perky Superfood Rolls I was first introduced to Perky Superfood Rolls at Goddess on the Go. It was the perfect mid day treat that kept my energy sustained throughout the long day. I was also pleased to find out that it only contains raw, plant-based ingredients. These fruit roll...
UrbanSpace Vanderbilt Opens this Week in Midtown The innovators behind UrbanSpace, known for their seasonal outdoor pop-up markets around New York City and London, open their first permanent food hall in New York City this week: UrbanSpace Vanderbilt. If you’re like me, always chasing the outdoor...
No Junk with this New Food Delivery Service App: SoRipe As much as I love to cook, I can’t deny the convenience of Seamless and other delivery services here in NYC. I guess we’re one lucky city with the ability to order whatever we want whenever we want. Whether it be sushi, thai, or mexican, your desire can...
Behind the Kitchen with Leith Hill of Ellary’s Greens “I want our food to let your mouth feel like it’s had a party while your body has enough energy to dance and live vibrantly!”-Leith Hill of Ellary’s Greens, perfectly sums up her philosophy on her restaurant and it’s food. I had the absolute...
From Kids Classes to BYOB Adult Kitchen: Taste Buds Kitchen Though I am a total foodie at heart, always on the lookout for new restaurants and foodie events happening in the city, I still find the most joy in my own kitchen. Nothing brings me more pleasure than creating a dish of my own and sharing it with those I...
Behind the Kitchen with The Purple Carrot Delivery services are all the rave these days. Especially those that allow you to become your own "at home" personal chef! Fresh ingredients are delivered straight to your door with easy directions that will have you preparing a 5 star meal in 30 minutes or...
Interview with Instagram RockStar @EatingNYC Alexa Mehraban created @EatingNYC in January 2014 while working as a food writer for Guest of a Guest. When I first met her, it was only a couple weeks after starting the account, and she had already managed to gain a few hundred followers. It’s a year and...
What in the world is the Spherificator?! Blair Waldorf once said, “Once men have tasted caviar, if baffles me how they settle for catfish.” Well, similar to my favorite fictional Upper East Sider, Naor Cohen has tasted the finest caviar and is definitely not settling for anything less. In fact,...
The Incredible Woman Behind Semsom: Christine Sfeir From Lebanon to New York, Christine Sfeir is spreading her love of hummus and other Middle Eastern favorites across the world with Semsom, a Lebanese (with a twist!) eatery which just opened its first US location two months ago at the corner of Astor Place...
Health & Healing of Raw Food – Behind the Kitchen at Quintessence After having such a wonderful dining experience at Quintessence, I was of course intrigued by the story behind the raw food eatery. I was fortunate enough to speak with Mun Chan, one of the co-founders of Quintessence, and get to hear her story and how she...
