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Photo is dated 2004, but I think it was April 1, 2005 actually at De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy’s. Rachael was making this disgusting crazy soup and the other attendees and I were feverishly writing down ever ingredient until she enthusiastically expressed her disappointment that we did not seem to get her April Fool’s […]

Last week my work with City Harvest afforded me the opportunity to attend Lucky Rice’s Grand Feast at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at the Time Warner Center in Manhattan. This food lovers paradise was hosted by Lisa Ling. With tastings from the finest Chefs’ in New York, I was happy to be a small part […]

Today I made my two favorite Indian dishes, Chicken Tiki Masala and Saag Paneer, from scratch as part of Jackie Gordon‘s Real New Yorkers Who Cook series. I found a new grocery store in my neighborhood that has good service, great selection and reasonable prices. It’s near the subway, too. Finding this, changes everything. I […]

Places to go Last night I had a Pomegranate Daiquiri at The Smith in the East Village, now that we officially have amazing weather, the doors were open last night, and the vibe was great. The only thing better than talking to a great couple about their wedding is talking to a great couple about […]

Cold and tired from shopping and looking for a traditional afternoon high tea to warm your spirits? The London is an upscale hotel in midtown Manhattan that serves this proper English experience. The lounge. They have private rooms for intimate events. This is the formal dining room where you can enjoy menus created by the […]

One of the benefits of having worked at The New York Times for the better part of a decade is that you never know who’s coming to dinner. I’ve been alternating Thanksgivings and this year I celebrated the feast with friends in Brooklyn. Pulitzer prize winning photographer Ruth Fremson joined us for dinner after having […]