Clean. Cleansing. Refreshing. The exact kind of salad for this time of year. One of my favorite places to get sushi will always be Blue Ribbon Sushi in NYC. I used to go there weekly and now I have to wait for my visits. They have the best simple house salad that I have ever […]

Just back from the weekend spent with my husband in the Hamptons celebrating our one year anniversary. The weather could not have been better.  The crisp air, the sun shining and the sea breeze somehow melts you back grounded to reality and takes your mind to another place.  We spent our time there apple and […]

I realize that it has been a few weeks since my last posting and I promise a good reason for this. I recently had a birthday so my boyfriend planned a trip to Napa. We had both never been, and have talked about it for many years. The flights were booked months ago, just as […]

It was my official last weekend spent in the Hamptons and it seemed only right to end on a high note with long beach days, fresh food, local wine and of course prokadima contests. We spent Friday night cooking in. It’s always a gastronomic affair with our group. The grocery shopping on the way in […]

Having an incredible summer so far…already can’t wait to get out of the city again this weekend. Keep checking back for more summer eats and Hamptons feasts!

“BOBO- derived from the melding of ‘Bohemian’ and ‘Bourgeoisie’- refers to a group of people who straddle the creative Bohemian realm and the Bourgeoisie world of economic achievement…this 100-seat restaurant was inspired by European dinner parties, celebrating the shared experience of dining with family and friends in a warm setting.  So that, at 5 o’clock […]

One of my very best friends is leaving the city…and getting married! We moved here together four years ago from college and have experienced practically every New York moment together.We are going to miss her dearly. This past weekend was her last. What would you do on your final days in this city?!??!  Base them around […]

Nothing beats the winter blues more than flavorful food, a comfy ambiance, good company and…wines from every region of Italy?? Yes. That’s because I am talking about ‘inoteca- the reputable LES wine bar with the most surprisingly daring menu.  I recently spent an evening here chatting up with friends over a few bottles of vino. […]