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There is a small, low-key sushi spot on the Upper East called Sushi Seki. I stumbled upon it because it was the closest sushi restaurant to my apartment, but from my first meal there, I was in love. It flew under the radar, but the quality of the fish was so good (particularly for the…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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I was devastated when my favorite neighborhood wine bar, Terroir, closed. I almost boycotted the restaurant that replaced it, in a move of solidarity. But then I realized that would be silly because then I would be denying myself delicious food – delicious food that has spent all day getting nice and juicy on a…
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I love having a short work week (thanks to MLK weekend), but I think it has contributed to this week being extra crazy at work. At least the weekend is in sight! Last weekend we NYC experienced its first snow. It wasn’t much, but it was beautiful. I loved walking out of the bar…
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It’s not stated explicitly, but this is essentially a fictionalized account of Laura Bush’s life. Though names and locations have been changed, the similarities are striking: Alice (the Laura Bush character) grows up a quiet and proper only child in a small town, naive to the ways of the world. After a tragic accident in…
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When I saw Fresh Direct had squid on sale, I decided to buy a pound and a half and figure out what to do with it later. When “later” arrived and I still didn’t have a plan, I threw together a dish with whatever I had in my pantry, in this case, a take on…
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Sometimes, you’re not going to make creamed spinach. Maybe you don’t have the time or perhaps you’re watching your waistline. Well, I’m here to tell you that I’ve got your satisfying alternative right here. Just cook up some frozen spinach. When it’s done, add some salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and cotija cheese to…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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Argentinean means MEAT, so make sure you beeline for the mixed grill when you go to Libertador. The mixed grill for two includes short ribs steak, chicken breast, chorizo, morcilla, and sweetbreads and is served with mixed green salad and fries. It can easily serve four if you make a pit stop at the app station first.…
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Oh it’s Winter, alright. It’s gotten very cold in NYC so I’m getting used to bundling up. The long weekend totally snuck up on me, and I’m excited to have a somewhat surprise extra day to relax. I don’t have too much planned, so I’m hoping we organize a fun excursion and a lot of…
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Peaches to Apples 