May
31
2012
Gilt (New York Palace Hotel – Midtown)
I came across Gilt on Open Table as I searched for an upscale restaurant for Ofelia’s one night visit. What a find. The restaurant is fancy without being stuffy. The dining room is opulent with dark brown mahogany... Read moreMay
29
2012
Rainbow Trout with Quinoa & Asparagus
Sean was here this weekend and though we did get a couple of workouts in, we also had plenty to eat and drink. I wanted a healthy dinner tonight so I opted for the low fat trout and... Read moreMay
29
2012
ABC Kitchen (Union Square/ Flatiron)
Afsoon and Poorang were in the city for a rare visit so I met them and Farimah at ABC Kitchen last Thursday night. Sean was in town too to pack up his apartment – he spent the evening... Read moreMay
18
2012
Momoya (Upper West Side)
Momoya stands out as the best value for your money amongst the multitude of sushi restaurants on the Upper West Side. The sushi is fresh, the service is great and the atmosphere is both elegant and relaxed. I... Read moreMay
17
2012
Sleep No More
I had not heard of Sleep No More until Katy mentioned it one night. She described it as a dark, voyeuristic experience through a makeshift hotel. She had found it interesting but when I asked Victor about it,... Read moreMay
16
2012
Crustless Pizza in a Mushroom Cup
I love pizza but since I don’t have a coal or brick oven, I wanted an alternative to the traditional pizza crust. I remembered a healthy cooking show on TV where they used a portobello mushroom in place of... Read moreMay
15
2012
Watermelon, Grapefruit and Lentil Salad
I spent this past weekend in Maryland visiting my cousin and a couple of friends. It was a fun girls weekend complete with chit chat, lots of laughs and the four of us gorging ourselves on sour gummy... Read moreMay
08
2012
FISHTAG (Upper West Side)
After a long day at work, I didn’t feel like cooking or going to the gym, so I stopped by FISHTAG for dinner and a glass of wine. This is a Michael Psilakis restaurant, who is also the executive... Read moreMay
07
2012
Cafe Frida (Upper West Side)
My Cinco de Mayo started with a Zumba class at 10 a.m. (very early for me on a Saturday) that kicked my ass, my thighs and my arms – I felt the pain the next day on my... Read moreMay
01
2012
