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Introducing FIXATE by Autumn Calabrese

by xoJohn August 14, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Celebrity fitness trainer, Autumn Calabrese, has created a unique and delicious 21 Day Fix. Autumn’s program has partnered with Beachbody to help consumers lead a healthy lifestyle. I recently stopped by the W hotel in New York City for a special tasting, where we were able to samples the breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert options. The selections included Pumpkin Muffins, Edamame Salad, and Quinoa & Black Bean Salad, to name a few. They all were amazingly good and lean. My absolute favorite was the Oven-Chicken & Protein Waffles. I was not sold on the idea of a protein waffles but I’m a risk taker, so I tried it and fell in love. The taste was pretty darn close to traditional Chicken & Waffles, minus the unhealthy ingredients. The drizzled maple syrup was the icing on the cake.

August 14, 2015 0 comment

Dining at Nello Restaurant

by Desha Winborne July 28, 2015

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Location: 696 Madison Avenue

Cuisine: Italian

Best Dish: We adored the Lamb chops and the Ossobuco, but the Calamaretti was the star. The stuffed was a unique dish that would appeal to any seafood lover.

Overall: A fine space for a dinner with friends or relatives but not ideal for rambunctious kiddies. Families can dine at Nello and often do but the menu may be problematic for the little ones. Nello is a good choice for a very special date night with your spouse or a meal with out of town guests who would enjoy people watching.
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July 28, 2015 0 comment

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Restaurant Review: Lovecraft Bar NYC

by Desha Winborne July 13, 2015

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Location: 50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

Cuisine: American

Best Dish: Two Words- Lobster Tacos. These are an amazing hybrid between a lobster roll and a fish taco. The crunchy shell holds up well with the large chunks of delicious lobster meat.

Overall: It’s more than a bar it’s an event. Despite its horror themed appearance Lovecraft is a fun relaxed place with a friendly staff and really good food. It’s a good place to enjoy after work or with a few friends. The space also makes a great venue for a first date the decor alone will give you something to talk about and if you’re lucky, Troy will be there to supply the soundtrack to your new love story.

July 13, 2015 0 comment

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Chef Simpson Wong Serves Up Singaporean Food at Chomp Chomp

by xoJohn July 13, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

New York City’s West Village is hiding a gem. It’s called Chomp Chomp! This hidden gem is where Chef Simpson Wong is serving up flavorful Singaporean Food. Wong is giving New Yorkers an authentic taste of Singaporean hawker food. What is hawker food? It’s similar to street food, though in Singapore, street food vendors have been housed in open-air food courts called hawker centers for decades now. His menu is a litany of Singaporean specialties, many of which are incredibly hard to find in the United States.

We stopped by Chomp Chomp a few days ago where Chef Simpson Wong prepared a few popular Singaporean dishes. My favorites were the following:

July 13, 2015 0 comment

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A Night of Musical Pairings

by Desha Winborne July 2, 2015

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Eating is one of life’s great pleasures. As such people are always trying to find new and interesting ways to enhance the flavor and enjoyment of their favorite edibles. New spices, cooking methods, and ingredients seem to be discovered every year sending our taste buds on wild journeys seeking the absolutely perfect bite. Recently we discovered a way to enhance our meals without changing recipes or deep frying everything. The good people at Musical Pairings showed us how music not only changes the atmosphere but can greatly enhance and coax flavors from some familiar dishes. We met up with Barbara Werner and her team for a dinner party and live demonstration of the musical pairing philosophy.

July 2, 2015 0 comment

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Restaurant Review: Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse

by Desha Winborne June 30, 2015

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Location: 255 5th Avenue

Cuisine: American/Italian Steakhouse

Best Dish: We highly recommend the porterhouse for two. It was filling and tender, the way a good steak should be. For a lighter meal try the seafood pasta. The sauce is decadent and the seafood is well done.

Overall: An easy going yet sophisticated eatery with great service and a delicious menu. As far as steakhouses go, it is one of the very best in the city. The owners pride themselves on their amazing hospitality and a well-executed menu.

June 30, 2015 0 comment

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Good Eats at Dining Reconstructed: Project Sara

by Desha Winborne June 18, 2015

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Project Sara presents new chefs to the masses with its unique dining experience: Dinner Reconstructed. The concept created by founder Viraj Borkar invites foodies, and gourmets in training, to enjoy an evening of unique dishes and specialty cocktails. The events take place all across the city in chic pop-up spaces created specifically for the evening’s festivities. We were fortunate enough to attend the inaugural dinner last week. For their first official dinner party guests enjoyed cocktails by Jeremy Buck and a sumptuous meal by Chef Eve Garcia. Partygoers gathered in an intimate space within the infamous Starrett-Lehigh building on Manhattan’s west side. Though the location was beautifully decorated and perfect for its purpose the next Dining Reconstructed event will likely be held somewhere else. The concept is that of a speakeasy or a rave; a mobile members-only event that can be held anywhere across the city, adding an element of mystery and intrigue to the menu less dining experience.

June 18, 2015 0 comment

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Beatrice Inn Has Some of the Best Burgers Around

by xoJohn June 12, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

I recently stopped into the ultra exclusive Beatrice Inn, located in the heart of the West Village where Angie Mar is the Executive Chef. Mar is a native of Seattle, but at Beatrice Inn she draws her talents as a chef heavily from the rustic farmers markets of her childhood, with a focus on simplicity and seasonality. During my visit, Mar greeted me with a smile and her charming personality as she went over the the burger options for the evening. Let me tell you, this girl knows her stuff! After listening to the many offerings, I decided on the lamb burger, because seriously, who doesn’t love a good juicy lamb burger. It was just that, good, succulent, and quite scrumptious.

June 12, 2015 0 comment

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