Hell’s Kitchen has become famous for their food thanks to a few cooking shows on television. I figured when I was in New York I should head on over and have a great Italian meal at Il Forno. I did not have a reservation so I as worried about getting a table. There were several large parties but the hostess was able to find me a table. The inside was decorated to look like an Italian village. The walls looked like buildings that had windows complete with flower baskets on the window seals. It smelt great inside because of their…
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Located in the neighborhood of Chelsea sits a cute restaurant called Tipsy Parson. It is a cozy place that is darkly lite on the inside to help create an intimate mood. The décor also makes you feel like you are dining in someone’s home with wall paper that looks like bookcases. Naturally, I had to start off with a cocktail. I went for a drink named the Tipsy Palmer. It was sweet tea, mint, lemon, and vodka (there was also an option to use bourbon). It was not sweet at all and certainly not overpowering. It was a great…
Leave a CommentI was in between meetings in the Theater District of New York so I decided to get a quick lunch. I had passed by Natsumi and thought a quick sushi lunch would be perfect. It was a cute little space with a few tables. There was space at the sushi bar so I grabbed a seat. It is fun for me to watch the chef’s make the sushi. I started off with a bowl of miso soup. It was the typical soup, nothing special. But it was the perfect way to warm up from being out in the New…
1 CommentNew York has so many wonderful restaurants that have been around for decades. There was one place everyone told me I had to try – Junior’s. When I asked why they are so popular it was always the same response – the cheesecake. So upon hearing that consistent answer I knew it was a must visit for me. I was lucky that one of their locations was near my hotel in Time Square. They were crowded when I got there but I did not have to wait too long for a table. They have a pretty big menu. I…
2 CommentsToday is National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day! It’s my favorite snack for the movies! Enjoy! T
Leave a CommentIce cream is one of those treats that makes both kids and adults happy. It’s the best dessert for celebrations. That perfect flavor can bring back fond memories from a family vacation. You can be having a bad day and a scoop of ice cream can help you forget your troubles. I was needing an afternoon pick-me-up, so I headed over to Bluff Park Ice Cream Shoppe. It is right next door to Mr. P’s Deli that I have previously written about. It is a really cute shop that is family owned. It has the classic look of a 1950s…
2 CommentsThere are several famous delis around New York City. Carnegie Deli was on of those. Sadly they closed their doors after 79 years at the end of 2016. I was lucky many years ago to get to visit. For anyone that was not so lucky, fear not, there is a licensed location out in Las Vegas. It is located at The Mirage Hotel and Casino. Every time I am out in Las Vegas for work or vacation, I always make a stop as soon as I arrive. After a long flight I usually work up an appetite and Carnegie Deli…
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Leave a CommentThere is local Japanese restaurant called Okinawa that I have been to tons of times. I have eaten in and taken sushi to go. I finally decided to write about them because they are one of my favorite go to restaurants. Everything I have ever ordered is delicious. On this most recent visit I went for lunch. They have a great lunch menu that includes sushi rolls, bento boxes, and hibachi plates. I went for the hibachi chicken. The lunch portion is the perfect size. It comes with teriyaki chicken, vegetables, and fried rice. The chicken is juicy white meat;…
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