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Review: Serafina Harlem

by Desha Winborne

Location: 1260 Amsterdam Avenue

Cuisine: Italian

Best Dish: Anytime homemade pasta is offered on a menu you simply have to try it. Serafina Harlem’s pasta has great texture and when paired with any of their sauces delivers a mind-blowing culinary masterpiece. Of the many pasta dishes we sampled, the Paglia and Fieno was the star. The creamy sauce and fresh basil were a delicious combination.

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This past weekend the second annual All-Star Chef Classic took place at LA Live. On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the Grill & Chill presented by DCS and Stella Artois. The event deck at LA Live was transformed into a food carnival. As you entered the event you were handed a ticket booklet. Each ticket within the booklet represented a chef and their dish. Throughout the venue there were cooking stations that corresponded to each ticket and whenever you were ready to have the next food experience you would tear the ticket, place it in the appropriate bucket, and receive a plate.All-Star Chef Classic 2016 Grill and Chill (2)

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Eating healthy is becoming increasingly difficult for foodies. If you are like us, your timeline is constantly flooded with fascinating new recipes and insanely decadent variations on familiar dishes.  While indulging in these treats is fine once in a while, a diet of rich fatty foods, sweets, and processed food is a recipe for disaster. A poor diet is a leading factor in many illnesses and fatal diagnoses. To help identify some good foods and healthier snacks to enjoy instead of our bacon wrapped cheese filled fantasies, we visited the “Editor Showcase” a seasonal expo devoted to introducing new brands to the market. While at the event we sampled many tasty new items, but a few truly exceeded expectations and are worth adding to our pantry.

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Location: 94 Christopher Street.

Cuisine: Traditional Cuban

Best Dish: The Rabo Encendido was superb! The meat was tender and well seasoned and went perfectly wth the savory rice and beans.

Overall: A charming eatery with a homestyle feel. Havana is a warm and inviting space with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. This space is ideal for intimate meals with a few well-behaved friends or a date with your significant other.

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KTCHN Gets An Italian Makeover

by Desha Winborne

Location: 508 West 42nd street

Cuisine: American and Italian

Best Dish: Can you ever go wrong with homemade pizza? The cheese was gooey and thick beneath generous slices of tender prosciutto. This is one of the best slices we’ve had in a while and more than worth the trip to Hell’s Kitchen.

Overall: KTCHN is an impressive space that is ideal for a hot date or a relaxed meal with friends. The atmosphere is casual and lively adding to its appeal making it a warm and inviting venue for your next outing.

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Going Crazy For GRAZE

by xoJohn

We only heard about Graze a few weeks ago when we stopped by their NYC headquarters for a fun loft party. We were immediately smitten with their concept and original idea. So what is Graze? It’s a subscription service; Graze snack boxes are filled with nutritious (and delicious) treats. Each graze box is customized based on your taste and dietary preferences, which makes it very unique. Our personal favorites were the dried fruits and mini popcorn snacks.graze-variety-table

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Rooftops are typically a seasonal indulgence in the big apple, but STK Downtown keeps the fun going year-round with its swanky rooftop lounge. STK Rooftop is located in the trendy meatpacking district, just a few feet from several designer shops and hot art galleries. Just below the rooftop lounge is STK Downtown, a chic steakhouse with attitude to spare. The dining room is lush and romantic with ambient lighting and modern furnishings. In addition to the rooftop and dining room areas, the venue also offers private rooms that can be reserved for your special events. We stopped by STK Rooftop on a warm Summer evening a few years ago. We were impressed with its chic decor, easy-going vibe and delicious edibles. We dropped by a few nights ago to take advantage of their weeknight special known as “Classic Hour”.

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Cool Food at Babeth’s Feast

by Desha Winborne

Our fondest memories of weeknight meals include some TV dinners. These frozen dinners were hardly a treat, instead, they were a convenient source of sustenance when no one had time to cook a whole meal. The steaming little trays with familiar comfort foods compartmentalized for convenience were a familiar staple in many busy households. These days, frozen dinners are still available but are a rarity in most households. High sodium contents and chemical additives force many to abandon the TV dinner. Despite the stigma with frozen goods frozen meals are experiencing a resurgence due to European influence. Our friends across the pond offer a wider assortment of frozen fare with more interesting options for our evolved taste buds. The French in particular, have indulged in frozen fare for years via frozen food specialty stores. Babeth’s Feast brings the concept to NYC’s Upper East Side with its new grocery shopping experience.

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