Bakeshop

S’more Tart

The giant torched coconut marshmallow is the highlight of this tart for me. I’d love it even more if it was torched to order. Rich chocolate is tasty, but, the excessively buttery (greasy) tart crust is too much. This tart is crazy rich. It needs a significantly more […]

Toscano & Sons

Stocking the Pantry:

Toscano & Sons has a wide assortment of goods. Parmigiano Reggiano butter, a great selection of Italian deli meats & cheeses, coffees, Italian vegetable seeds for planting, chilled Italian sodas for sale individually, chinotto & san bitter by the pack, and too many pantry items […]

Fregula, Farro, Manhattan Special & more @ East 48th Street Market

Manhattan Special & the Italian Moka Drink

East 48th Street Market has a bounty of specialty Italian products. Italian cheeses, Italian wines & a small by-the-glass dispenser for a handful of bottles, deli meats & sausage, Sclafani Tomatoes (the best tomatoes canned in America), a variety of dried pasta including […]

Silly Cow @ Dancing Goats

Silly Cow Farms Natural Hot Chocolate Mix

I’m a sucker for clever packaging.

Three simple ingredients fill this glass milk jug: Cocoa, sugar and vanilla powder.

All you need to do is add heated milk.

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar 419 West Ponce […]

Ri Ra’s Irish Breakfast… great day-after food

Single French Press Pot

This might not be the best cup of coffee in town. But, it’s strong & better than diner coffee.

Potato Cake Benedict with a side of more potatoes

Some might find this to be excessive potato usage. But, I enjoy simple […]

Australian Bakery Cafe

The Setting: One of the glass-fronted shops that surround Marietta’s square, this charming cafe has a handful of tables and a glass fronted pastry counter. Blackboards on the wall list the array of meat pies and lunch specials. And, bookshelves bordering the side walls house a small assortment of imported Australian specialties.

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St. John's Mid East Food Festival 2009

Mid East Food Festival 2009 Saturday — May 16, 2009 — noon to 9:00pm Sunday — May 17, 2009 — noon to 4:00pm

Middle Eastern Food, Pastries, Music, and Dance

And, a specialty market offering food, books and cultural items for sale.

St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church 1428 Ponce de […]

Make Valentine's Day Special Without Spending a Fortune!

No matter what you do, do it from the heart with love… that’s the most important thing. Here are a few of my ideas:

Breakfast in Bed! Buy the best coffee and croissants and spend your morning in bed… or maybe the day. Do-it-yourself flowers! Go to Dekalb Farmer’s Market and buy all the fixings […]

Majestic Diner

The Setting: Atlanta’s classic diner, it’s been serving Atlantans since 1929. ‘Nuff said.

The Staff: Friendly and attentive

The Food: It’s all good… but, some if it is REALLY good. All of the usual suspects are present here. Eggs, pancakes, omelettes, burgers (veggie, turkey and beef), sandwiches and salads are made to order. And, then […]

Caffe Rialto

DiPalo’s 200 Grand Street New York, NY