Affordable Champagne for Your New Year’s Soirée
December 21, 2009 by Sam Jacobs
Filed under Food + Drink.
Patrick Watson owner of Brooklyn Wine Exchange recommends five outstanding sparkling wines for this New Years Eve, or anytime, most of which are under the $30 price point.
New York’s Best Burgers
August 31, 2009 by Sam Jacobs
Filed under Featured, Food + Drink.
These days it seems that new burger joints are popping up all over the place, the ingredients are getting fancier, and the prices heftier. However, there are still many out there, even in New York City that remain true to form, taste, and meat to bun ratio.
Top Chef Mark Simmons Brings His Kiwi Flair to Brooklyn
August 24, 2009 by Sam Jacobs
Filed under Interviews.
Two of my favorite foods are pickles and mussels – but who knew you could pickle a mussel? I recently sat down with former Top Chef Season 4 contestant Mark Simmons. Much to the chagrin of his fans, Mark was eliminated in the 8th episode, but that didn’t stop him from landing a position as co-chef at the Park Slope, Brooklyn organic eatery Get Fresh Table & Market. Over a cup of café Americano and some pickled mussels Mark and I discussed his favorite haunts, dishes, and being judged by Tom Colicchio.
Mad Cocktails-The Drinks of Mad Men
August 16, 2009 by Sam Jacobs
Filed under Featured Content., Food + Drink.
Mad Cocktails
It’s hard to ignore the cultural phenomena surrounding AMC Network’s Mad Men. In just two seasons they’ve racked up significant nominations and awards, inspired fashion designers, and have perhaps even sparked a renewed interest in proper cocktails. For many years bartenders got away with mixing rum and Coke, vodka and tonic, Apple-tinis, and the [...]
