In a city with an endless supply of restaurants to explore, it is sometimes too easy to overlook the latest openings in favor of one’s tried-and-true favorites. I had been to Eleven Madison Park a couple of years ago, when a different chef was in the kitchen. That meal didn’t exactly leave me clamoring [...]
Off the plane and into the restaurant. I began my Parisian adventure with breakfast pastries at Alain Ducasse at the famous Plaza Athénée, an old-world hotel constructed in 1911 on Avenue Montaigne. My early arrival meant that some of the pastries were still warm. What a nice way to say hello to [...]
To me, one of the beautiful mysteries of human existence is how people with completely different backgrounds can enjoy the exact same experience in a distinct way. Let me preface this review with an important disclaimer: I had never been to a sushi bar before this meal at Masa. Ever. Sure, I had [...]
I was very excited to hear that the much anticipated Tailor would be open during my week in New York. I even made a reserve several weeks to the date, just to play it safe. I never had the chance to sample Sam Mason’s dessert creations at WD-50 while he worked there; but [...]
Tonight I visited Yuki, a sushi restaurant reputed for being the most “authentic” in Buenos Aires. A group of friends and I tried to go last Friday night without a reservation and were told they were completely full — this was the first time a reservation appears to have been actually necessary. This [...]