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Flying Monk (not The Flying Monkey, as I have been referring to it for the last year) is packed every time I pass by while strolling Broughton Street when I’m home. Ramen is the hot thing in NYC, but this restaurant serves noodle soups from all across Asia. Perhaps that makes it less authentic; it does…
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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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The first installment of this series introduces you to Albert Neudeck.
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I had the most amazing Thanksgiving weekend. It is my most favorite holiday and I loved that Albert was there to experience it with me. You’ll see bits and pieces of the weekend in posts to come, but here are some fun things from recent NYC life. One of my best friends got engaged the…
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My father did not decide to eat at The Howlin Hound for lunch because it was close to his office. He didn’t choose to eat there because the food it good. He didn’t pick this place because he wanted to show me a high school friend’s new business venture. Nope, when I was home he…
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Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break! My weekend was extra long – I went home on Wednesday and didn’t get back til Monday night. I hope you can forgive me for being MIA on the blog – I was too busy loving family time. But now that I’m back to work, I’m back to blogging…
Read MoreEver feel like you need to get something off your chest? Sometimes I’ve just gotta talk it out. That’s why I’ve decided to do a monthly feature called “Thoughts On…” At the beginning of the month, I’ll provide a prompt to stimulate discussion. The point is to get us to put our thoughts out there…
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I am a little miffed that half the menu at Sons of Thunder is not yet available. I don’t think they should have opened if they weren’t ready to be full service. The Burgers, Chicken, and Fries sections of the menu are all listed as “coming soon.” But I can’t let that taint my thoughts…
Read MoreMy beau is not in love with fish, so when I make it, I try to do something to give it a little extra pizzazz. This time, I mixed up a quick dill dijon sauce. Basically, just mix two parts mayo to one part dijon mustard. Add a squeeze of lemon and handful of fresh dill,…
Read MoreIt’s been forever since I’ve posted a “Monday Reads” feature. I’m soooooorry. But we’re back! I hope you find these articles interesting! The power of suggestion and charm of a chef can get diners to eat sub-par food. Just in time for Thanksgiving, here’s how those foods you know and love became traditional for the…
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Peaches to Apples 