Bayerischer Donsil is one of the oldest pubs, which is located right off the famous Marienplatz in the heart of the shopping area in Munich.
BAYERISCHER DONSIL, MUNICH, GERMANY
Café Sacher at the Sacher Hotel, Salzburg, Austria
Café Sacher at the Sacher Hotel in Salzburg is one of the most charming places in all of Salzburg to sit in and have a cup of tea or coffee. Named after the world famous Sacher Torte, the Sacher Hotel lays claim to being owners of the original recipe.
BLAUE GANS, SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Café Bazar, Salzburg, Austria
CAFÉ TOMASELLI, SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Café Tomaselli is perhaps one of the most famous coffee houses in Salzburg. This landmark has been around since 1703 and was a regular hang out for young Mozart. Over the centuries, Tomaselli has been featured in several movies and is a great spot for people watching. It is located in a really charming cobble stoned square of the Altstadt.
FOUR AND TWENTY BLACKBIRDS PIE SHOP, Park Slope, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆ ½
Service: ☆☆☆ ☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $
Dishes not to miss: Salted Caramel Pie, Chocolate Scone
“This must be where pies go when they die,” says a sign as you walk into Four and Twenty Blackbirds. I couldn’t agree with the sign more. Continue reading
The Doughnut Plant , Lower East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $
Dishes not to miss: Carrot Cake, Valrhona chocolate, Jelly filled, Raspberry
I was never a doughnut fan until I bit into one of Mark Isreal beauties at the Doughnut Plant.
Using recipes that were handed down from his grandfather, Isreal has gone from retailing his sweet treats out of a basement to owning two storefronts in New York City. He does nothing less than doughnut wizardry in these kitchens. Continue reading
Bruschetteria, Lower East Side , NYC
Food: ☆☆ ½
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Dishes not to miss: Pork Meatball Panini , Deviled Eggs with basil pesto
The Bruschetteria is a tiny little eatery on the Lower East Side in New York City. It specializes in bruschetta, paninis and a smattering of other Italian fare. Continue reading
Luke’s Lobster, Upper West Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Dishes not to miss: Lobster Roll, Shrimp Roll, Crab Roll
Luke Holden is the grand master of the lobster roll.
Born and raised in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Luke grew up surrounded by the freshest of seafood as his father owned and ran a seafood processing company. Luke sources his seafood from the family business and that ensures using the best quality meats for his rolls. Continue reading
Totoya Restaurant, Upper East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆
Service: ☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
I recommend: California Rolls. Rocky Mountain Roll
This non-descript, east side Japanese restaurant serves food that is a little better than mall sushi and less than the fabulousness that Manhattan has to offer. Continue reading
Taverna Kyclades, Astoria, NY
Food: ☆☆☆ 1/2
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆ ½
Cost: $$$
Dishes not to miss: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese, Grilled Porgie and Drurade, Galaktoboureko
If you are craving Greek food, then there is no better neighborhood to hit than Astoria in Queens.
Amongst the teeming numbers of Greek restaurants, Chef-Owner Ardian Skenderi’s Taverna Kyclades seems to be one of the more popular spots, offering the freshest seafood at very affordable prices. At peak times the waits can be very long but the food is very worth it. Continue reading
Royal Tangra Masala, New Hyde Park, NY
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆ ½
Cost: $$
Dishes not to miss: Hot and Sour Soup, Lollipop Chicken, Chili chicken/ Vegetable and the Manchurian sauce
Ever heard of Indian-Chinese Food?
It is a fiery version of Chinese cuisine, tailored to the Indian palate. It was developed by a small Chinese community over a century ago, in a place called Tangra in Kolkata, India. Continue reading
Sammy’s Halal Food Cart, Jackson Heights, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: n/a
Cost: $
Dishes not to miss: lamb over rice
From cabby to foodie! Sammy is immigrant from Pakistan who knew that he needed to be more than just another Pakistani cab driver in New York City. That has been the journey of Samiul Haque Noor of Sammy’s Halal who won the Vendy award for best street food cart in 2006.
Megu, Tribeca, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆ ½
Cost: $$$$
Fit for: People Watching, Special Occasion Dining
Dishes not to miss: Tuna & Avocado Megu Style, Tuna Soy Akami & Black Truffle
Special notes: Wait for restaurant week or special promotions to eat here because the prices really hurt.
Fresh Fanatic Bakery by Chef Michael Allen
I was invited to cover an exclusive tasting event showcasing the upcoming launch of The Fresh Fanatic Bakery by Chef Michael Allen. The event was held at the B3 Lounge at Body By Brooklyn, showcasing desserts by famed Pastry Chef Michael Allen and Thanksgiving accented foods catered by The Fresh Fanatic Market and Café. Continue reading
The Wright at the Guggenheim Museum, Upper East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆ ½
Service: ☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Dishes not to miss: Roasted Chicken
The Wright (named after Frank Lloyd) opened to the public at the Guggenheim Museum on December 11, 2009, where the Guggenheim Café used to be. This sleek, modern space was awarded the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for outstanding restaurant design. The striking feature of this bright room is the multicolored installation titled The Horizon by artist Liam Gillick. Continue reading
Crema, Chelsea, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆ 1/2
Service: ☆☆☆ ½
Ambiance: ☆☆ ½
Cost: $$$
Fit for: Lunch Spot, Brunch, Dine At The Bar, Outdoor Dining
Dishes not to miss: Salsas de la casa, Quesos Flameados, Burrito de Atún
Chef Julieta Ballesteros, of Mexicana Mama fame, has traded up to Crema in Chelsea, where she serves upscale, refined Mexican cuisine.
This eatery is a place to try delightful combinations of carefully composed plates. Ballesteros has put a lot of thought into the creation of each dish. At Crema, one experiences combinations of Mexican flavors that are rare and very pleasing to the palate. Continue reading
Beard Papa’s, Upper West Side, NYC
Beard Papa’s has perfected the art of mass-producing fabulous cream puffs without comprising on taste and quality. The Beard Papa’s empire began in Osaka, Japan in 1999 and has since expanded to over fifteen countries worldwide.
All their cooking is done right on the premises. They bake up crisp choux pastry shells, which have a filling of your choice, just as you order them.
The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park: Food
Last night, I was invited to attend a media reception organized to celebrate the opening of The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.
Every holiday season, Bryant Park is transformed into a vibrant hubbub of activity. This tree-lined space comes alive with twinkling lights, a skating rink and unique vendor booths. This holiday fair features more than 120 artisans and merchants selling one-of-a-kind merchandise that promises to make for exciting holiday gifts.
The Breakfast Restaurant at Wyoming Inn, Jackson Hole, WY
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $$
Dishes not to miss: Cowboy Breakfast, Pancakes
The Wyoming Inn is a charming spot that serves a killer breakfast. The menu is very basic and limited to eggs, pancakes, cereals and omelets. They don’t have any of the frills like eggs Benedict etc. Continue reading
Everest Momo Shack, Jackson Hole, WY
Food: ☆☆ ½
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $
Dishes not to miss: Chicken Momos, Garlic Naan
The Everest Momo Shack was the most unexpected find for me in Jackson Hole, WY. After a week of trekking through Yellowstone and eating food with no spices whatsoever, I was near desperate when I chanced upon this cute little colorful restaurant, which smelled of curry!
Here’s where I met the lovely Sange and Rita Sherpa, a couple who immigrated from Khumjung, which is in the Everest region of Nepal. This industrious pair decided to open this tiny eatery, which offers a limited menu of Indian and Nepali dishes. The menu includes momos, samosa, naan; lamb, chicken, or vegetable curries, chow mein and saag paneer. If you like spice then ask for their special hot sauce – it is really good.
The Everest Momo Shack is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays evenings from May to September. The Sherpas have worked out a mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship with D.O.G (a burrito place), which occupies the same space during the daytime. It’s a wonderful idea to share a space that supports two small businesses.
The food is not outstanding but it sure does hit the spot for anyone craving some ethnic South Asian eats which is impossible to find in this area. Sange Sherpa, the owner was an absolute delight to sit and chat with whilst munching on hot momos and gently spiced chicken tikka masala.
The Everest Momo Shack is BYOB and has outdoor seating only. It is a great little spot to spend a heart-warming evening at.
Here is some of what we ate:
CHICKEN MOMOS
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
CHICKEN CURRY
GARLIC NAAN
CHICKEN CHOWMEIN NOODLES
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* Restaurant Name |
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| Everest Momo Shack | |
| * Overall | |
| ★★★☆☆ | |
| * Neighborhood / Cuisine | |
| Himalayan/Nepalese | |
| * Street Address | |
| 25 S Glenwood St Jackson, WY 83001, Jackson, WY 83001 | |
| * Phone | |
| (307) 733-4422 |
Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream, Jackson Hole, WY
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Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆
Cost: $
Dishes not to miss: Wild Huckleberry
Moo’s is a really popular ice-cream spot in Jackson Hole, WY. This parlor serves up really interesting flavors of homemade ice creams and sorbets. On any given day you could try a scoop if apple pie or pumpkin cheesecake. Continue reading
THE BUNNERY AT JACKSON HOLE, WY
Food: ☆☆ ½
Service: ☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Dishes not to miss: Very Berry Pie
Beyond the Grand Tetons lies a broad valley called Jackson Hole. Aptly called “The Republican Martha’s Vineyard”, this elite little town offers some really interesting food spots.
One of the most popular breakfast spots in town is called “The Bunnery”. One can find long lines snaking out the front on weekends for brunch. The Bunnery offers a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, which mostly lean towards items with bread and baked goods.
We tried a few of their desserts and honestly I was not impressed. The thing to try there is meant to be their “Very Berry Pie” which was good. They make a great piecrust but everything else we tried was really quite mediocre. The apples in the Caramel Apple Pie were too hard and chewy to eat and the Raspberry Truffle Chocolate Cake was really dry. We even tried the chocolate cake, which was very average as was the carrot cake.
Perhaps the brunch is better but I’m still wondering what all the hype is about?
Here is some of what we ate:
Caramel Apple Pie
Raspberry Truffle Chocolate Cake
Very Berry Pie
Carrot Cake
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* Restaurant Name |
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| The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant | |
| * Overall | |
| ★★★☆☆ | |
| * Neighborhood / Cuisine | |
| American Traditional | |
| * Street Address | |
| 130 N Cache St , Jackson, WY 83001 | |
| * Phone | |
| (307) 733-5474 |
MANGY MOOSE AT TETON VILLAGE, WY
Food: ☆ ½
Service: ☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Dishes not to miss: The Hay Shaker ( it needs a lot of fixing though)
The Grand Tetons are a truly majestic mountain range that tower 7,000 feet above the valley floor. The Tetons encompass with their regality coniferous forests, alpine meadows, glaciers and multicolored wildflowers. A great (quick way) to experience the Tetons in all its majesty is to take the tram ride at Teton Village, which put you at a 9,000 feet elevation in under 15 minutes. Here, one can truly enjoy all the grandeur this mountain range has to offer.
All that elevation can sure make one hungry and Teton village offers many eating places. We had lunch at the Mangy Moose, which is located right at the bottom of the slopes. It offers a splendid view of the mountains but the food was pretty mediocre. I ordered a veggie sandwich, which was pretty decent. The rest of the meal however was very forgetful, just like our friendly but absentminded server – (she kept forgetting to bring out parts of our order).
The Mangy Moose is not an eating spot I would repeat. I think that Teton Village has many better eateries that offer better food and service.
Here is some of what we ate:
THE HAY SHAKER
CHEESEBURGER
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISH AND CHIPS
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* Restaurant Name |
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| Mangy Moose | |
| * Overall | |
| ★★☆☆☆ | |
| * Neighborhood / Cuisine | |
| American Traditional | |
| * Street Address | |
| 3285 Village Dr , Teton Village, WY 83025 | |
| * Phone | |
| (307) 733-4913 |
Woodside Bakery, West Yellowstone, MT
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $
Dishes not to miss: Huckleberry Scones
Woodside Bakery is a great little find in West Yellowstone, MT, which is a town that’s does not have much going on for die-hard foodies. This is a great little bakery just a couple of blocks outside Yellowstone’s west entrance.
Woodside Bakery offers a great range of breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and made to order sandwiches. Everything here is made fresh, including the bread they use for their sandwiches. They have a great selection of baked treats. Their huckleberry scone was really delicious.
At the Woodside Bakery, there is a little eat-in section where you can enjoy a cup of coffee with your meal. You can also opt to get your order packed to go, which is always a great idea when one is out and about touring the beautiful landscapes of Yellowstone.
Here is some of what we ate:
HUCKLEBERRY SCONES
DELI SANDWICHES
BROWNIE
CINNAMON ROLL
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* Restaurant Name |
|---|---|
| Woodside Bakery | |
| * Overall | |
| ★★☆☆☆ | |
| * Neighborhood / Cuisine | |
| American Traditional | |
| * Street Address | |
| 17 Madison Avenue , West Yellowstone, MT 59758 | |
| * Phone | |
| (406) 646-7779 |
