Last week, Andy and I headed to Colin Cowie’s apartment for a cocktail party courtesy of Electrolux ICON and, of course, Colin Cowie. We got to see Colin’s amazing new Flatiron digs (decked out with some premium Electrolux ICON appliances), taste some delicious and easy to make appetizers, drink Colin’s signature fall drink, and chat with Colin about [...]

We love spending Thanksgiving with our families in the city. We can’t quite host a dinner for 12+ people in our apartment, but thankfully there are lots of restaurants around the city that offer great meals and deals on Turkey Day. Serious Eats has compiled a great list of some of the higher end restaurants [...]

I would like to wish Andy a very happy 34th birthday!  The week started off with some celebrating at Stag’s Head (with Green Flash and Lagunitas IPA), then Zarela (with half-priced, impressively potent margaritas), then at Sapori d’Ischia (for the truffle tasting dinner and a bottle of Amarone Zironda Della Valpolicella vino), then at Bill’s Burger [...]

Just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a Happy 4th! We are in Highlands, NC with my parents and Jill’s mom. For those of you who haven’t heard of Highlands, it’s a mountain town in the Southern Appalachains and located in the Nantahala National Forest. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind place. There are beautiful golf courses, [...]

For those of you looking to tie one on with the old man on Father’s Day, take the SOB to S.O.B.’s (Varick @ W. Houston) where they’re throwing a Brazilian-style Bossa Nova Brunch with an All-You-Can-Drink Sangria bar. To tell you the truth, my Dad would probably kick my ass if I took him for [...]

For all the times Dad has bailed you out of jail and/or credit card debt, for all the nights mom kept him up worried about whether you’d get home safely, and for all the hours he spent dealing with that thing that happened—completely by accident, of course—with the car, the least you can do is buy the man a steak [...]

The way to a Mom’s heart is through her stomach. Here are dozens of NYC restaurants that are offering special brunch and dinner menus with Mom in mind. Though May 10th is quickly approaching, it’s not too late to make a reservation. So do as the Scissor Sisters tell you and “take your mama out”:
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Andy and I always are trying to find any excuse to get out and indulge in a tasting menu at one of our favorite restaurants.  When we saw Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday, not only did we think it was the perfect excuse for a splurge night out, it also became the perfect weekend [...]

We just received another submission from ICON Restaurant. Chef Michael Wurster of ICON restaurant at W New York – The Court is offering a special $40 fixed Aphrodisiac Menu Friday and Saturday, February 13th and 14th. As the temperatures drop, this menu is sure to heat things up with creations such as lavender smoke-infused duck [...]

If you missed all the hot spots booking up two months in advance, Wednesday is your day to take advantage of the restaurants that take reservations one month in advance of Valentine’s Day. Think Bouley, Little Owl, Babbo, The House… and get ready for some serious speed dialing and busy signals. Good Luck! 
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… well, okay, it has been looking like Christmas for a while here in NYC, but we’ve just put together a list of our 5 favorite festive spots if you are looking for some extra NYC holiday cheer.  Beware, if you hit up too many of these classics, you [...]

It is our family tradition to gather in NYC to celebrate Thanksgiving every year.  That means we can toast to all that we are thankful for with some fabulous wines and appetizers in our Manhattan apartment, but cooking up a full fledged Thanksgiving feast is a bit difficult with limited oven and fridge space.  So, [...]

Jill cooked up one of the most innovative break-the-fast spreads I’ve ever seen.  Everything from a gourmet smoked salmon plate to a twist on your grandmother’s matzo brei and a bagel and cheese strata.  Fasting is much easier when you have this feast to look forward to: