Eataly’s Il Pesce

When my friend Lita Talarico traveled to Torino, Italy, a few years ago, the souvenirs she brought for me were...

Bar Breton

Chef Cyril Renaud opened Bar Breton, a brasserie counterpart to his classic restaurant, Fleur de Sel, at the end of...

Salad-Topped Baked Potato

I love potatoes! I once designed a book called “Potatoes are Our Friends.” I even named my company “P. de...

Stuzzichini Misti (selection of five appetizers)

It doesn’t seem to matter whether it’s blazing hot or abnormally cold; the weather this month has not affected my...

Tapas

Wow! Let me say that again. Wow! How much fun was Boqueria?! Though it was packed and a bit loud...

Spaghetti w/ Tobiko (flying fish roe) & Shiso

Basta Pasta opened in 1990. Since then, they’ve maintained the quality of their food while developing a loyal following. I...

Cupcakes

I’ve developed a horrible addiction, an addiction to the cupcakes at Cupcake Café. You can imagine that maple walnut is...