Food and Drink

  • Booze You Can Use: Have a Drink

    Because it's legal and you can. Happy Repeal Day!

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  • Drinking Well & Doing Good

    First, my latest in Wine Enthusiast, on how you can do just that, and for another opportunity, join me on Sunday, December 15th for Speed Rack.

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  • In the News

    These recent items from my news feeds caught my eye: Down with Brunch! — Apparently going to brunch makes you an irresponsible, childless, indulgent consumer who illustrates what's wrong with New York. Personally, I tend to go for the bacon, but then again, I prefer brunch at home (ideally in PJ's) to brunch out.  How

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  • Booze You Can Use: Have a Cosmopolitan

    No, seriously. If you haven't had one in a while, it's time to revisit them. I assure you, you'll be pleasantly surprised. And in case you need more convincing, give my latest in Wine Enthusiast a read. Kyle Ford’s* Cosmopolitan 1.5 oz. Absolut Citron, 1 oz. Cointreau, .50 oz. fresh lime juice, .50 oz. cranberry

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  • (Kitchen) Labor Day(s)

    I spent a great deal of time this Labor Day weekend reconnecting with my kitchen: split broiled lobster charred and raw corn salad with chiles and cheese tomatillo salsa blueberry pancakes with bacon eggplant parmesan prepped marinade and chicken for tonight's butter chicken

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  • An Extra Bite

    Last night @daisy17 and I went to Momofuku Noodle Bar to eat from their 10th Anniversary throwback menu. We ordered some of our favorites — the shitake buns, the corn with miso butter, and the kimchi stew — but we also received the crudo pictured above on the house. We have no idea why —

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  • Booze You Can Use: Try Some New Bars!

    There are three new(ish) bars here in NYC that should be on your radar if they're not already. Need some plans tonight? Pick one and go grab a drink! Dear Irving – this gorgeously decorated spot is conveniently located right by Union Square and the drinks were created under the leadership of the lovely and talented

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  • Booze You Can Use: Have a French 75

    photo by Arnaud's I'm feeling particularly bubbly today — maybe it's the gorgeous weather, or my bright orange dress, or having gone for a swim before work — but I'm pretty sure there will be some bubbles in my future tonight. And if not tonight, at brunch with the girls tomorrow (because I don't think

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  • Weekend Wrapup

    I didn't have time for much of a recap yesterday, but I had a wonderful, relaxing weekend on Fire Island with good friends, excellent weather, a solid (if slow) run without any pain, lobsters and other tasty meals, late night giggle fits and a fantastic soundtrack that's still stuck in my head. I've gotta plan

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  • Booze You Can Use: Have a Few Negronis

    Yeah, yeah, I know. I've already told you to have a negroni. This time it's for charity. During Imbibe & Campari Negroni week from June 2-8, over 600 bars worldwide are donating at least $1 per negroni to a charity of their choice.  So drink up! (I did a small preview of Negroni Week in my

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