Tag: Foodie
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Foodie Alert: Zagat NYC’s Best Hidden Gems Near Times Square
Zagat says that its editors have provided a list for what they believe to be hidden restaurant gems in the NYC Times Square area. They are: 1. Sushi Zen 2. Toloache 3. Sake Bar Hagi 4. BXL Cafe 5. City Kitchen 6. The Little Beet Table, and 7. Rum House Click HERE to read…
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Miami: Great Travel Discounts Found Through AARP Expo
I had a great time last week attending AARP’s Life@50+ National Event and Expo at Miami’s Convention Center. This event was visited by thousands of individuals who,among other interests, wished to learn more about the many discounts provided by AARP Services Inc. Of course I was very eager to learn more about the travel…
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Foodie Alert: USA Comes in Second in Bocuse d’Or International Competition
Congratulations to Team USA for winning the Silver in this year’s Bocuse d’Or competition. Team Norway won the Gold and Team Sweden won the Bronze in this international culinary competition that takes place every other year in Lyon, France. Team USA consisted of: PRESIDENT: Thomas KELLER, CANDIDATE: Philip TESSIER, COACH: Gavin KAYSEN, and COMMIS: Skylar STOVER To learn more…
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Trip to Iceland: Magical Land of Fire and Ice
Last November I celebrated my birthday and, as you can probably guess, I’m probably one of the easier people to find a present for. Whether it’s something right around the corner or a thousand miles away, my family and friends all know that I love the gift of some form of travel experience. This…
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Great Party Venue at the New York Palace!
This month marked my husband’s special birthday. So what better place to celebrate this milestone event then in our favorite travel destination, Manhattan? There are, of course, many, many New York City restaurants that could have provided a nice ambiance as well as good food, but Robert wanted to bring our families together in a…
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Foodie Alert: NYC Michelin Stars for 2015
Hugh Merwin of Grub Street reports that Michelin just published its collection of starred restaurants for its 2015 guide. Mr. Merwin notes that Daniel lost a star making it now a two star restaurant. Here’s the list that Mr. Merwin published. Three Stars: Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare Eleven Madison Park Jean Georges Le Bernardin Masa…
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NYC: Penn Station Dining To Change
Check out Matt Flegenheimer’s New York Times article about how some of the dining establishments in Penn Station including TGI Friday’s and fast-food stops such as the KFC are expected to be replaced in the coming months. Unfortunately there’s not much info on what will replace them and how exactly soon. What would you like…
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8 Foodie Day Trips Near NYC
Check out Zagat’s list of eight foodie day trips that it suggests to try out if you’re close to the New York City area: Hudson, NY which is about a 40 minute drive from the Capital Region, North Fork, Long Island, Bedford, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Jones Beach, NY, Jersey City, NJ, Governors Island, NY, and Rockaway…
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NYC Foodie Finds: Underground Gourmet’s 101 Cheap Eats and “365 Guide New York City”
Now that my daughter Sarah is a college student in NYC, I like to search even more for, by this city’s standards, cheap, delicious food. The Underground Gourmet has come up with 101 results. To read the whole selection go to http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/07/101-best-new-cheap-eats-ranked.html. Please let us know if you’ve found another great deal in this area. I’ve also…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 