August 28, 2018
Sometimes I eat food out and about and it reminds me of my own skills, how I could have done it better myself. Take the T.L.T. I had on my Queens expedition recently. It was fine and all, but its simplicity as a sandwich requires great care with all components, Read more…
April 2, 2012
I’ve been going to Kate’s Joint since the 90’s… when vegan wasn’t as easy… when the stop for the Unturkey Club energized me fully in between record store shopping… When there were no blogs because there was no internet… When you had to find things on your own and, so, Read more…
March 22, 2011
I feel like March is my least favorite month of the year. At this point, I am through with winter and impatient for April, when warmer and brighter weather is more consistent. March’s sunny teases leave me annoyed. And it’s a loooong month. Somehow, it is almost over. Bringing us Read more…
October 19, 2010
Kate’s Joint‘s Chili Cheese Burger. Maybe it’s just Avenue B but this place reminds me of the olden days. Through its doors I have brought a lifetime of characters from several epochs, introducing countless guests to New York City’s quintessential comfort food station… at a time when food was not Read more…
June 15, 2010
Candle 79‘s Black Bean Pumpkin Seed Burger (Upper East Side) Pro: It’s absolutely yummy, polenta fries Con: It’s also a mush-fest, pricey Josie’s NYC‘s Organic 3-grain vegetable burger (Upper West Side) Pro: Quinoa, bulgur & cous cous-oh my! Con: A bit pricey Goodburger‘sVeggie Burger (Union Square) Pro: Separate grill, good Read more…
April 5, 2010
Still getting acclimated with my breadmaker, I’ve learned that I can barely put a dent in a 2 lb. loaf during the week. My olive and kale-pesto loafs had to find new life as croutons and, given my limited use of croutons, new homes. Determined to not waste them I Read more…
June 23, 2009
Ok, that is probably the silliest blog title I ever published. Here is a epicure rundown: Kate’s Joint‘s vegan French toast. Desperately in need of a pad of Earth Balance… if only the waitress could be found. Oatmeal raisin cookies from my vegan kitchen.Sura Thai Kitchen‘s pad see ew and Read more…
May 19, 2009
1.) Lust Lust (Latin, Cupidita), or lechery, is usually thought of as excessive thoughts or desires of a sexual nature. Dante’s criterion was excessive love of others, which therefore rendered love and devotion to God as secondary. Mega-D.I.L.F. Panda Bear, Terminal 5, NYC (photo: Joseph “Whoa Whoa Whoa” Roth c/o Eat My Shots.) 2.) Read more…