Got Hunger Pangs? Try Num Pang

I get daily emails from Grubstreet, Eater and a ton of other websites devoted to keeping up on the latest in NYC food happenings.  Yet somehow I was unaware of Num Pang, a gourmet bahn mi shop, with several locations around the city.  Fortunately, when I picked up Edible Manhattan (checkout the article on the…

Blowing Off Steam In Burgundy

Looking for a relaxing trip in France?  Consider Burgundy.  Known for its wine and its food, it’s a more laid back option than Paris. Stretching over 60kms, the Cote d’Or is divided into two regions: the Cote de Beaune and the Cote de Nuits, making it easy to tailor your visit to a weekend or…

Hanging Up The Blue Apron

The gas is on! The gas is on!  I’m so excited to use my oven tonight that I can barely contain myself.  But instead of roasting a chicken, I’ll be making some sweet potato fries, caramelizing onions and grilling burgers because I have to use the pretzel rolls I got from the food subscription service,…

A Farewell Note To Pastis

There was something comforting about the red-awning hanging outside this Meatpacking institution.  Busiest late nights, it was a welcome respite from the masses lined up to get into whatever the latest club was on a Saturday night. The crowd at Pastis tended to be more local.  Those who didn’t need a scene.  Just a place…

Sous Vide Experiment Redux: 48 Hour Short Ribs

After being wowed by the 72 hour version I tried last time, I was anxious to experiment with 48 hour short ribs.  This time I used a slightly higher temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit (133 before).  And the meat came out more tender but still intact.  About as close to perfection as I’ve tasted. The…