My husband and I recently spent the weekend in Brooklyn. We enjoyed a memorable evening at Maison Premiere, an oyster house and cocktail bar specializing in Absinthe reminiscent of establishments in New Orleans and Paris. The oyster list is extensive and changes frequently due to market… Read More
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Charred Cauliflower with Toasted Breadcrumbs, Cornichons, and Parsley
I LOVE cauliflower. In fact, I serve cauliflower so often that my daughter protests. Anyway, I found perfect cauliflower at the Green City Market this week and I cannot resist posting another recipe from The Purple Pig.
Summer Corn and Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad with Arugula Pesto
Currently, there is an abundance of fresh, local corn at the market. What better way to celebrate this bounty than with a recipe adapted from one of my favorite Chicago restaurants The Purple Pig. Jimmy Bannos Jr. is the chef/owner as well as the recipient of… Read More
Buvette: a Gastrothèque and a Cookbook
Buvette is a lovely restaurant located on a tree-lined street just steps from the boutiques on Bleecker Street in the West Village. My husband and I enjoyed a late lunch at Buvette in July while vacationing in New York. The gastrothèque is open all day; it serves food… Read More