Inspiration Station: The Fault in our Stars

This month’s “Inspiration Station” is built around “The Fault in Our Stars.”  I tried to wait for the movie mania to die down a bit and now feel like this is an appropriate time to revive one of the summer’s biggest hits. The Dish: Augustus tells Hazel that he’s using his wish on a trip…

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Fiat Café

I don’t usually think of SoHo as a place for cheap eating.  Sure, you can find plenty of cafés in the area that aren’t overly expensive…but a straight up deal?  Not so much.  I am singing a different tune now that I’ve found Fiat Café.  Pretty much nothing on the menu costs more than $8.50.…

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Delta

Not all Southern food is created equal.  While I may know just about all there is to know about Lowcountry cuisine, creole food is a whole different story.  Of course I enjoy it.  Of course I will eat all the cajun food in sight, if possible.  Of COURSE I want to boogie to Hank Williams’…

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Tuna Artichoke Melts

I had such success with my Grown Up Tuna Melt that I decided to try a new variation.  This one is a bit less quirky, but the artichokes give it a Mediterranean taste that sets it apart from other tuna salads.  I diverged from the recipe a bit by using lemon zest with pepper (vs. lemon…

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Quinoa with Nectarine and Basil

I had not had a single nectarine all summer and they were calling my name in the grocery store, looking all big, juicy, and summery.  But for some reason I knew that even if purchased with the best of intentions I would never end up sitting on my couch, eating the nectarine all on its…

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Tomato Toast with Garlic Basil Cream Cheese

In the summertime I find myself dreaming about caprese salad literally every week.  I can’t get enough.  Summer is when tomatoes are at their best and the simple salad is a perfect way to show off how delicious they can be.  Because I can’t eat a caprese every week (I mean I could…I shouldn’t) I…

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E’s Bar

It’s good to have friends in different neighborhoods.  It makes you feel worldly.  It’s even better when those friends make a point to explore their own neighborhoods and let you know of new, fun places.  That’s how we learned about E’s Bar, a spot that just opened about 3 months ago in the UWS. With…

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