Tuscan Fries
When someone asks me where they can get good fries, Beppe’s Tuscan fries are at the top of my list....
Chestnut Millecrepe
Chestnut is the perfect wintry dessert ingredient, and Basta Pasta hits it home with their seasonal millecrepe — chestnut —...
Arroz de Pato (duck rice)
The arroz de pato at Aldea is a flavorful rice dish with duck confit, chorizo, olives and duck cracklings! These...
Galleto Ruspante Saltato con Insalatina (crispy sautéed tender baby chicken with petite salad)
The crispy sautéed tender baby chicken at Basta Pasta is an appetizer that’s copious enough to serve as an entrée....
Lamb Shank Stew
Ravagh’s lamb stew is a shank of tender and succulent meat simmered with herbs and garlic in a tomato sauce....
Oktapodi Sharas (octopus in red wine marinade over charcoal)
I’ve tried the grilled octopus at about eight Greek restaurants in the City this month alone and without a doubt...
Croquetas Cremosas (creamy croquettes)
I LOVE the croquettes at Boqueria! Six little croquettes are served in a long slender dish. There are two each...
Cojonudo
This mini egg and sausage open face sandwich is adorable and addictive. A fried quail egg layered on a slice...
Fresh Vegetable Sticks w/ Warm Anchovy Cream Dip
You might think that no matter how “fresh” vegetable sticks may be, they can’t be that exciting. Well, think again....
Homemade Chicken & Wild Mushrooms Tortelloni w/ Truffle Oil
I am always drawn to dishes that include truffle oil. Via Emilia’s homemade tortelloni is no exception, but it’s not...
Salad Bar
The salad bar at City Bakery is on the pricier side at $12/lb. but really worth it. You’ll always find...
