On Tuesday the NY/NJ Baykeeper held its 2nd Annual Oyster Benefit at the Scandinavia House. The stars of the event were the excellent Montauk Pearl oysters from Montauk Shellfish Company. Gordon shucked furiously trying to keep up as the guests slurped down the briny goodness. Fortunately I don’t have to head out to the Hamptons…
When someone mentions “lake country” — it’s Italy that usually comes to mind, but there’s a smaller, cheaper, less crowded version — the Bodensee (Lake Constance in English). It covers, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but the German part is most accessible, least expensive and the focus of this month’s travel post. The water is clear,…
I’m an avid fan of oysters – especially super fresh, local ones. If there’s a $1 oyster happy hour in NYC, odds are I’ve been there or at least know about it. These days, the focus of these happy hours isn’t just about luring in drinkers with cheap oysters as bait. Instead, the goal is…
Almost every child (and my younger self included) has tasted play-doh. The question is why. The smell is off-putting, though certainly unique. Its consistency is absurd – crumbly yet soft – like cold mashed potatoes. But I don’t recall it tasting buttery in any way. Its vibrant color, on the other hand, makes it appealing…
Clear turquoise water, yachts, secluded beaches and amazing food. It’s hard not to fall in love with St. Martin. Although busier than some other Caribbean islands, you can avoid most of the traffic and cruisegoers if you stay away from the Dutch side and head over to the cheaper and more charming French area. (Yet another…
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