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Ivan Ramen

March 16, 2015July 18, 2016 ramen

It's no surprise that I love ramen. So when I heard that Ivan Orkin was setting up shop in New York City, I was eager to try his food. Ivan Orkin is an American chef, trained at the Culinary Institute of America, who travelled to Japan and set up one... Read More

NYC Restaurants

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

February 2, 2015July 29, 2016 Italian

In 1998, when Babbo opened, I was not yet a foodie. Yes I liked eating, but my college years were spent in school dining centers or slurping down instant ramen in my dorm room. I knew almost nothing about cooking or baking, I hadn't heard of Mario Batali, so of... Read More

Orlando Restaurants

The Coop

October 21, 2014July 29, 2016

With the success of Cask & Larder, Orlando seemed ready for more Southern cuisine. Enter the folks of 4 Rivers Smokehouse (the BBQ joint that is an obsession for some Orlando residents) and you have The Coop, a casual take on classic Southern comfort food in Winter Park. Like 4R,... Read More

Orlando Restaurants

Cask & Larder

October 18, 2014September 1, 2016

When Cask & Larder opened in the fall of 2012, I was beyond excited. Sister restaurant to my favorite, The Ravenous Pig, my expectations were high and I was eager to try out their take on a Southern Public House. I was not disappointed. Yes, there were hits and misses, but... Read More

Miami Restaurants

Michael’s Genuine

October 4, 2014July 29, 2016

I hadn't read about Michael's Genuine. It was only after I visited that I found out it had been featured on Food Network. It wasn't on my original list of places to eat in Miami, but friends of mine gave it such a glowing recommendation that I changed my plans... Read More

NYC Restaurants

momofuku noodle bar

September 13, 2014July 18, 2016

I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again, my favorite ramen in New York City is at Ippudo. But after my fantastic meal at momofuku ssäm bar, I knew I wanted to give momofuku noodle bar a chance to redeem itself. I started my meal off with... Read More

Miami Restaurants

Yardbird: Southern Table and Bar

August 31, 2014July 29, 2016

The Yardbird in Miami has been on my list of places to try since it opened in 2012. From the James Beard nominations to the write-ups in food magazines, everything was telling me that this was a restaurant I must try. So when I did a mini-vacation in Miami this... Read More

NYC Restaurants

momofuku ssäm bar

August 24, 2014July 19, 2016

David Chang has changed the restaurant world. His Momofuku empire was named as the "Most Important Restaurant in the US" by Bon Apetit last year, and for good reason. The Momofuku brand pushes high end food in a casual atmosphere. No longer are white tablecloths necessary for an exceptional meal.... Read More

Restaurants

Stone Barns in Westchester County

August 16, 2014July 29, 2016

Just 40 minutes north of New York City lies Stone Barns. I had heard of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, the super famous farm-to-table restaurant of celebrity chef Dan Barber, but had never eaten there. It's on my list, but the timing has never worked out. This summer, I decided... Read More

NYC Restaurants

Dominique Ansel Bakery

August 2, 2014July 29, 2016

I've never had a real cronut. I've been visiting Dominique Ansel's bakery for more than a year, but I've never been willing to get up early and wait in a crazy long line to try them. Nevertheless, there are so many reasons to love Dominique Ansel Bakery that I plan... Read More