Yesterday was the year’s last installment of the New Amsterdam Market. It’s New York’s most charming farmer’s market and is held in one of it’s most charmless locations (underneath the FDR by the old Fulton fish market). The market is a celebration of the passion and craft of local and regional food artisans. Whether you’re… Continue reading Gastronomic Locavority
Category: Food
For the Alcoholic Russophile who has it all
Do you have an alcoholic Russian (or Russian-loving friend) who is filthy rich and you’re struggling to find a gift for them? Maybe they own a football or basketball team and already have a chateau in the French countryside. Fortunately, the good folks at Astor Wines understand your challenges and offer Imperial Collection Faberge Egg:… Continue reading For the Alcoholic Russophile who has it all
Hot Diggity Dog
New York is crushing on the hot dog right now (witness this and this). As a result, Wen and I decided to devote Saturday to eating hot dogs. Our first stop was at Dogmatic near Union Square. You get to pick your dog (i.e., pork vs. beef vs. lamb, etc.) and then pick your sauce… Continue reading Hot Diggity Dog
Torontonia
I spent the weekend in Toronto visiting my bro and checking out his new place. Here are a couple of thoughts about it. Toronto’s Got a Big Building Boom I haven’t lived in Toronto for a few years now, but it is unreal how much the city is changing. The skyline is dotted with cranes… Continue reading Torontonia
Borough Food
A recent New York Times article inspired a weekend visit to Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens in search of good food – and what a trip it was. I’m sitting on my couch feeling like a sated pig, so here’s a list of places to check out: Stinky Brooklyn 261 Smith St Meat. Cheese. Repeat. I bought some… Continue reading Borough Food