The Era of Food Porn

It’s a Friday night, and you’re sitting at a trendy bistro in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It’s packed. You’ve waited Continue reading →

Double review: The Mermaid Inn / Casa Mezcal

Last week, I celebrated my first birthday in New York. Usually, I like to have two celebrations: one with my Continue reading →

Say Ciao to the Chef: Meet Roberto Aita

            It’s 4 pm on yet another cloudy Wednesday in Brooklyn, but inside the tiny Continue reading →

With a little help from my friends

It would be easy to write a snarky post about not having a date for Valentine’s Day, saying that the Continue reading →

Welcome dinner at Aita

My friend Domenica, who I’ve known since middle school, just moved to New York. That kind of event deserves to Continue reading →

Lunch at Favela Cubana

It was freezing on Saturday. You don’t need me to remind you that. But it’s important to mention it because Continue reading →

10 things I love about 10 Things I Hate About You

This weekend I finally got to see Silver Linings Playbook, which was excellent and I highly recommend. I was surprised Continue reading →

A real taste of Mexico in Jackson Heights, part 2

After lunch, I head to Panaderia Coatzingo, which is only a few steps away from the restaurant.  Like any traditional Continue reading →

A real taste of Mexico in Jackson Heights, part 1

This was my final paper for one of my classes and it’s pretty long, so I’ll divide it into two Continue reading →

In the times of mezcal

Mezcal is one of Mexico’s most beloved spirits, and has been around for more than 200 years. It has recently Continue reading →