An Italian dessert loved by many: tiramisu. While questions surround where the recipe originated, it has a relatively brief history in the world of the culinary arts: the earliest source of attribution dates back to a not too distant circa 1969. Whatever and whenever its origins, tiramisu is a staple of Italian restaurants and bakeries. It is a dessert that, while appearing simple, is a nuanced creation made up of a creamy sweet mascarpone cheese [...]
A little note from FAMOUS RAYS, Greenwich Village. We got used to the the corner shop being around but we won’t miss these gloppy gooey pies. Landmark yes, but exceptional pizzeria no. Buona Sera Ray, Buona Ray. Don’t be sad though, you’re steps away from some exceptional New York pies along the MAPPETITE MILE.
There’s not much to the start of Valencia Street. Lots of down-and-out folks in the Mission – a mix of homeless people, ne’er-do-wells and addicts – who straggle around though, largely to no ill-effect like you might encounter in some of the more unsavory parts of SOMA and the Tenderloin. This fringe element adds to the streets cool vibe and is more testament to the enduring gritty character of an urban area that, for the [...]
Lots of good restaurants in the shadows of the San Francisco Opera House and Davies Symphony Hall in the small enclave that is Hayes Valley. Turn off the main street to the park-like stretch that is Patricia’s Green and it’s time for coffee and desert at the former freight container that has been converted to a modern-edged shack housing RITUAL COFFEE ROASTERS on one side and SMITTEN ICE CREAM on the other. It is art [...]
With amazing city views from a multitudes of angles, Gotham’s beauty abounds on your stroll along the HIGH LINE. Urban landscape architecture is at its best in this elevated park that stretches from the uber upscale boutiques of the Meatpacking District to the former garages and warehouses of the no-mans-land (at least for now) at the High Line’s present terminus at 30th Street (the third section leading up to 34th street is under development). What’s [...]
Step in for a bit of a modern spin on top-notch French bakes from a Fauchon (of Parisian fame) and Daniel Alum. This is very much Paris in New York. DOMINQUE ANSEL BAKERY 189 Spring Street (between Sullivan and Thompson Streets).
Pastrami on rye? Matzoh ball soup? Quinoa Varnishkes? Charoset chopped salad and it’s not even close to Passover? Lots of classic dishes take on a modern spin with the Jewish deli re-imagined at KUTSHER’S TRIBECA. With its heritage in the borscht belt hotel of the same name, let’s just hope KUTSHER’S does grandma justice. 186 Franklin Street (between Hudson and Greenwich Streets), NYC, tel. 212.431-0606.
PARM, the new resto from the folks at TORRISI ITALIAN SPECIALTIES is a star player in everything parmigiana. Cool retro style and hefty comfort fare make this the likely first in a chain of hero hot spots. 248 Mulberry Street (between Prince and Spring Streets).
