Posted on October 13th, 2011 by alice.wang
It is often the case in dive joints that taste surpasses décor—and Café Habana is a testament to this unspoken rule. Though the six-table establishment is definitely nicer (and more festive) than your average hole-in-the-wall, the cramped quarters are in no way reminiscent of, say, a ritzy dining experience at La Bernadin. But you know what? [...]
Posted on October 13th, 2011 by alice.wang
Now, I’ve never had borscht, but I do like to say “borscht.” That’s about as intimate of a relationship I’ve ever had with borscht. I know next to nothing on the subject. Borscht is magenta. It’s a beet soup. It’s Ukranian. It’s served both hot and cold. And that’s about the extent of my knowledge. [...]
Posted on October 4th, 2011 by alice.wang
When Frank Bruni talks, you listen. As the former chief restaurant critic of The New York Times, Bruni has eaten enough on-the-house chef specialties and overpriced, esoteric French-fusion-farm-to-table-blah-blah-blah dishes at three-, four-, and five-star establishments to blow the Average Joe’s palate out of the water. This is why when Frank Bruni mentions his favorite sandwich [...]
Posted on September 25th, 2011 by alice.wang
The Best Thing I Ever Ate Edition I have a confession to make: I’m obsessed with the show, The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Actually, I’m obsessed with the Food Network—period. Not-so-secretly, I want to be Mario Batali and Ina Garten’s love child. But as I have no relation to any of the venerable Food [...]
Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Ariella Weintraub
Tired of Oak N’ Shields? Had mongo a few too many times? Check out these finds in college town and the commons… The Connection Aphrodisiac – $19.99 821 Danby Road Now I know Valentine’s Day passed but an aphrodisiac is the perfect thing to share with your loved one, or even the ones you love! [...]
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