Do you want to try some seriously good local cuisine in Chennai in a chic hotel-dining environment?
Then you must try “Madras” at the Raintree Hotel on Mount Road.
Madras, Raintree Hotel, Chennai, India
Tuscana at Chamiers, Chennai, India
I was recently invited for a food tasting to Tuscana, which is a popular local Italian eatery in Chennai, India owned by Vipin Sachdev and helmed by Chef Willi.
Tuscana is best known for its wood fire-oven pizzas available in many different crusts including a gluten free option. The pizzas are topping heavy and offer many options one of the newest being a chili chili.
Mercer Kitchen, Soho, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Steamed Shrimp Salad, Pizza with Roasted Eggplant
White Bear, Flushing, NYC
Moustache, West Village, NYC
The Door Restaurant, Jamaica, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Must try: Peppered Shrimp, Curry, Roti
Russ & Daughters, Lower East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Kippered Salmon, Scottish Salmon, Smoked Sturgeon
Jewel Bako, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Omakase Makimono, Omakase
North End Grill, Tribeca, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $$$$
Must try: Grilled Clam Pizza, Upma Polenta, Thrice-Fried Spiced Fries, Rice Flaked Halibut, Butterscotch Pot de Crème
David Burke Kitchen, Soho, NYC
The Modern Dining Room at MoMA, Midtown West, NYC
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice-Cream, NYC
Tartinery, Nolita, NYC
Giveaway: Sucré’s Signature Macaron Collection ( Now Closed)
How would you like to sink your teeth into one of these luscious macarons from Sucré?
Don’t they look irresistible? Well here’s your chance to receive one of these for free.
I’m doing a giveaway on my blog where one lucky winner will receive a box of Sucré’s signature macaron collection.
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I’m sure I did…
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Motorino, East Village, NYC
Saul, Boerum Hill, NYC
Cooking with Top Chef alum Leah Cohen of Pig & Khao at the Samsung House
I was invited as press to an intimate cooking event with “Top Chef” alum Leah Cohen of NYC’s Pig and Khao.
It was hosted at the Samsung House, a custom-designed and beautifully appointed home featuring all of Samsung’s new home appliance innovations. Samsung House, opens it’s doors for one inspiring week in the heart of New York City’s SoHo neighborhood.
Italian Culinary Experience with Zonin Wines, Le Cirque and Delverde’s Pasta
I was invited to a wonderful press event hosted by Casa Vinicola Zonin which is one of Italy’s largest privately owned wine producers.
DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Lower East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆½
Price: $$$
I recommend: Burgers, Fried Egg Bourguinon,
Minetta Tavern, Greenwich Village, NYC
Bab al Yemen, Bayridge, Brooklyn
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Must try: Hummus and Lamb Segar, Yemeni Omelet, Sal-Tah
Georgetown Cupcakes, Soho, NYC
Patty’s Restaurant, Litchfield, CT
Pantry, Washington Depot, CT
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Chicken Salad, Butternut Squash Soup
