Background Belle Reve means ‘sweet dreams’ or ‘beautiful dream’ in French. But also, it is the name of the plantation in Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. And most notably in recent history, the penitentiary in Suicide Squad. All great … Continue reading →
We’ve been eager to board the Sherman Zwicker at Pier 25 to try Grand Banks since it docked earlier this summer. The opening was July 3, a day before we were leaving on a 10 day vacation. So we saved … Continue reading →
Khe-Yo is one of Marc Forgione’s latest ventures. It features the cuisine of his long-time Loatian Chef Soulayphet Schwader. As anyone who follows us knows, we are huge fans of Marc Forgione and one of our favorite restaurants in town … Continue reading →
Telepan Local is Chef Bill Telepan’s new more casual Tribeca version of his famous Michelin-starred namesake restaurant Uptown. He is known for using farm fresh ingredients, somewhat before the fad. And, coincidentally, Telepan Local is a tapas style American establishment … Continue reading →
The Butterfly is the latest addition to Chef Michael White’s growing empire. Michael White is a Michelin starred chef most famous for Marea uptown, Osteria Morini and Ai Fiori downtown. His training is in Italian food, but most recently he’s … Continue reading →
We have been to Zutto Japanese American Pub more times than I can count in the past year. It has become a favorite of this food blogging team! We have now settled into a few after a few years of … Continue reading →
