Okay, okay – THIS was the best food we ate in India. It was, of course, a total dive. The menus were laminated, the air-conditioned tables were sectioned off and it was consistently busy with locals. The menu featured spicy Punjabi dishes as well as miscellaneous Chinese entrees. We thoroughly enjoyed the Paneer Tikka and […]
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Roadside Refreshment: Sugarcane Juice
This popular summer drink is as delicious as it sounds. The vendor selects a few sugarcane stalks, feeds them through the press, and mixes the juice with additives such as ginger and lime.
Peshwari
This is one of the 50 best restaurants in the world, according to a placard in the restaurant. Now I’m not entirely sure whose designation that is, but I do agree that this was a delicious meal and the best Indian food I have tasted! Disclaimer: Aside from much Indian food in New York City […]
Rialto Market
Visiting the Rialto Market made me wish I had rented an apartment instead of a hotel room. The produce was aromatic and colorful and the fish was so fresh some of it was still alive. The best part was watching the locals haggle with the fishmongers.
Venetian Food
Venice is quintessential locavore eating. While Venice is not known for having rave-worthy food, it is known for traditional dishes consisting of seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood. Polenta (Venice’s answer to Southern Italy’s pasta) and Prosecco round out the meals. Venice is also famous for its risotto. The risotto is prepared much more al dente […]
Cittanuova
Contemporary Italian cuisine is served up in this large Milanese-style trattoria in the center of East Hampton. The menu offers something for everyone with small plates like grilled octopus and bruscetta, home made pastas, thin pizzas and large dishes like eggplant parmigiana, grilled seafood and chicken Milanese. The front doors in the bar area open […]
Blue Parrot
Given the quality of Mexican food in Manhattan, if I find a Mexican restaurant I like elsewhere, I’ll visit it over and over. That’s the case with Blue Parrot, which is tucked away behind Main Street in East Hampton. The menu features Mexican staples like ceviche, guacamole, mussels and empanadas and interesting large plates like […]
La Fondita
Stop here if you’re in the mood for traditional Mexican street food made from fresh local ingredients. The menu isn’t particularly inventive with the typical selection of tacos, burritos, tostadas, tortas and large plates, but the quality is outstanding. And that’s what matter, right? Plus, the fresh guacamole and array of homemade salsas make it […]
La Bergamote Patisserie
This delectable French patisserie is as good as any in France, and as expensive. It has been a West Chelsea staple since 1998, and recently relocated one block north to spacious new digs on 20th & 9th. I was delighted to find the uptown location with outside seating on 52nd & 10th. The cakes, tarts, […]
Meeting House
This is an Amagansett staple in a classic wooden building complete with a front porch. The menu consists of American comfort food like burgers, roasted half chicken, sandwiches and pastas. It’s worth going or eating at the bar early since they don’t take reservations. 4 Amagansett Square, Amagansett, NY
