The Chew

strawberry choco

So we landed tickets to one of ABC’s hit daytime series: The Chew. What a great way to spend our day in NYC!

The Chew, “is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime program co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, style, and entertaining.” We couldn’t agree more…

Our experience at [...]

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week March 18th- 31st

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GARNISH

Choco martini 1

is an edible food used as decoration to finish a dish. It is used to enhance the visual appearance and the aesthetics of the dish. A garnish compliments the dish not only with respect to color but also flavor. Greens like chives, parsley or coriander are commonly used. Spices like pepper or paprika are [...]

Sweet Potatoes Restaurant & Catering

sweet potato broth

1) Restaurant: a. Food: ★★★★★★ b. Beverage: ★★★★★★ c. Dessert: ★★★★★★

2) Ambiance: ★★★★★★

3) Hospitality: ★★★★★★

4) Expense: ★★★★★★

381 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801

Southern Hospitality

Cornbread

As stated in the ‘Over the hill’ article, nothing beats a good meal in the area.

I was privileged to find out about this small southern comfort eatery (in New Rochelle, New York) while I was working at Bespoke Barber Shop, and since then I have not only been officially hooked and addicted, but [...]

À LA CARTE

calamari

is a French language loan phrase meaning “according to the menu”, and used in a reference to a menu of items priced and ordered separately or “by itself.” A la carte items are served individually, without any side dishes.

Yard House Restaurant

LobsterTail[1]

1) Restaurant: a. Food: ★★★★★★★ b. Beverage: ★★★★★★★ c. Dessert: ★★★★★★

2) Ambiance: ★★★★★★★

3) Hospitality: ★★★★★★

4) Expense: ★★★★★★

237 Market Street | Yonkers, NY 10710

Over the hill…

shrimp cocktail

As foodies, although we are all about travel–one can never miss out on new dining spots in our local arena(s).

Needless to say, Westchester County is filled with countless fine eateries. Seemingly White Plains, New York is turning into a mini NYC filled with lots of new restaurant spots. However, Yonkers, New York isn’t [...]

TIP also known as GRATUITY

crab cakes

Tipping is customary in restaurants offering traditional table service. While the amount of a tip is ultimately at the discretion of the patron, the customary tip until the 1980s was from 10-15% of the total bill before tax, for good to excellent service, and since then has risen to 15-20% after tax.

For good [...]