The Best Spots For Hummus in NYC & Recipe Around the Eat Up New York office, we’re huge fans of hummus. We’ll put this popular Middle Eastern spread on just about anything! It’s also great as a dip, dressing, or simply by the spoonful. Lucky for...
Behind the Taboon with Chef Efraim Nahon Chef Efraim Nahon, who grew up working in kitchens overseas in Israel, Greece, and more, has found a reason to call New York home for the past ten years. Originally making a name for himself as executive chef...
The Adventure Begins at Ponty Bistro in Gramercy Although I would say I am an adventurous eater I still have yet to try many varieties of world cuisine. I didn’t even try tofu or Indian food until I went to college. So when I had the opportunity to try the...
Behind the Meze with Chef Bahr Rapaport from Mezetto Chef Bahr Rapaport, originally from New Jersey, had dreams of being a chef ever since he was a young boy. His mother even framed one of his elementary drawings depicting him as a cartoon with the written words...
Small Plates with Big Hearts at Mezetto Having tried many restaurants in the New York, there are a few crucial ingredients that are required to making it an overall good experience; Service, Ambience, and of course the Food. Mezetto, located on the...
The Magic of Taboon in Hell’s Kitchen A Taboon is a clay oven, shaped like a truncated cone, with an opening at the bottom from which to stoke the fire. Built and used in pre-biblical and biblical times as the family, neighborhood, or village...
Dinner in Gramercy Park at Adalya I recently headed to Gramercy Park to check out the new menu from Adalya mediterranean plates. Located directly beneath Dear Irving, on 17th and Irving, this newcomer to the neighborhood is serving up...
Union Square Market to Table at the Irvington We recently went to check out the newly opened Irvington, at 201 Park Avenue South, and could not have been happier with the entire experience. You know it has been a good meal when, at the end, everyone has a...
Mediterranean Cuisine at Balzem in Nolita I was recently invited to a press dinner at Balzem, a quaint Mediterranean spot in Nolita on the corner of Mott and Spring that opened last spring. The dining room has a rustic appeal; ehanced by a 12-foot...
Mediterranean Birthday Lunch at Ilili I pass Ilili on my way to work every morning. I was eager to try this contemporary Lebanese/ Mediterranean inspired restaurant. Without a prior legitimate reason to fine dine mid week, I decided Restaurant...
Local 92 – Hummus Bar with Creative Cocktails When a friend recently asked for help finding a restaurant for her birthday dinner, I first referred her to my recent blog post, Tips for Planning a Group Dinner in NYC, and then gave her some of my personal...
Jack’s Wife Freda – Feeding The Instagram Hunger Jack's Wife Freda provides excellent landscape for your Instagram Pictures Goods vibes, decent food For all the hype surrounding this hot and posh brunch spot, Jack's Wife Freda has been at the top of my...
