Our neighbor to the south, Mexico, is the 10th largest country in the world and along with Chinese and Italian is probably one of the most international cuisines that is consumed in the US today – Chipotle anyone? That being said, are we actually consuming Mexican or a version there of? The differences between Mexican… Continue reading Mexico
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Blue Hill
Blue Hill, what could I possibly say about you that hasn’t already been said. You were more than just a meal to me but a once in a lifetime culinary affair that had me dreaming about you for days. We had two options, Blue Hill NYC or Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and we opted… Continue reading Blue Hill
Bali Nusa Indah
On our way down to Bali Nusa Indah it occurred to me that it was Friday night at 8pm and we never made a reservation. Amateur move on my part however as we got closer I finally spotted the unassuming green awning and realized a reservation was probably not going to be needed. The inside… Continue reading Bali Nusa Indah
4th Stop – Indonesia
Indonesia is the 4th largest country in the world at a population of around 250 million. The country itself consists of five large islands and thousands of smaller ones which have attracted traders, pirates, and adventurers to create one of the most vibrate cuisines in the world. Though eastern Indonesia’s “Spice Islands” received most of… Continue reading 4th Stop – Indonesia
USA Recipes
Recipes: Crab Toast With Lemon Aioli This dish is only as good as the crab it’s made with; buy the best you can get. Ingredients Lemon Aioli 1 large egg yolk 1 garlic clove, finely grated 2 Tbsp. (or more) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Salt (to taste) 1 cup olive oil Crab… Continue reading USA Recipes
USA Dinner Party – Just for the Halibut
Since there is no possibility of recreating my meal from Blue Hill, I decided to go with a rendition of ABC Kitchen’s crab toast and wild fish with crushed tomatoes. In true farm-to-table fashion we opted to take our grocery shopping down to the Union Square Greenmarket. It has been around for close to 40… Continue reading USA Dinner Party – Just for the Halibut
ABC Kitchen
ABC Kitchen has had a lot of hype around it since it opened back in 2010, which in turn has made reservations hard to come by. My advice is to plan ahead! Like… a month ahead. We ended up scoring a 9pm reservation which I thought was pretty good. The space was lovely and airy,… Continue reading ABC Kitchen
Third Stop – USA
The third largest country in the world belongs to the United States of America at 322 million people, which is quite different from the 2.5 million that lived here back in 1776. Prior to European settlers Native Americans had roamed the lands and received food through fishing, hunting, gathering, and farming. Once different cultures started… Continue reading Third Stop – USA
Wanna Chaat?
For tonights dinner party I opted to feature the Samosa Chaat, Murgh (chicken) Tikka Masala, and basmati rice. I had cooked none of the above before (minus the rice) but figured it was worth a shot. The samosa is a triangular savory pastry originating from India which I opted to fill with a potato mixture… Continue reading Wanna Chaat?
Pippali
We arrived around 8pm with a line forming out the door which luckily for us we had a reservation and jotted right to the front. We still had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated but with the complimentary glass of wine “for our inconvenience” I deemed it a worthy investment. On a mission… Continue reading Pippali
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