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Archive for February, 2008

Upper East Side: David Burke at Bloomingdale’s: Shop, Don’t Eat

On the 59th St. side sits David Burke at Bloomingdale’s and it looked like a good place for a light dinner. Wrong.
My crab cake sandwich was mushy and tasteless. A hamburger was fine but nothing special.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat while shopping, look outside the store’s confines.
David Burke at Bloomingdale’s1000 [...]

SLOW U: The Urban Chicken and the City Bee

Did you know that roosters and honey bees are illegal in the City of New York? Find out why.
Join Owen Taylor, the Just Food Livestock Coordinator, and his panel of urban egg farmers and city beekeepers as they reveal New York City’s agricultural cutting edge.
And, enjoy tastings of local NYC bounty and the great, artisan [...]

Katonah, NY: Anna Shea Chocolates

Waiting for a train has never been so pleasurable. There I was in the tiny hamlet of Katonah, New York killing a half hour before my train back to the city arrived. I ambled into the small storefront that houses Anna Shea and was bowled over by the rich aroma of chocolate. But [...]

Theater District: Molyvos

Molyvos starts with a handicap—my strong bias against midtown, theater district restaurants. But Molyvos was a pleasant surprise. The food doesn’t dazzle, but it’s entirely possible to have an enjoyable meal at this Greek eatery.
Things didn’t begin well. When we arrived at the restaurant, they failed to find our reservation. [...]

Gramercy: Penelope for Comfort Food

Looking for the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich? Or maybe a veggie burger that’s almost as flavorful as the meat variety? Then Penelope might be your spot for a casual, comfort food lunch.
The modest eatery, astride 30th and Lex, features diner food, but with a definite upmarket twist. The grilled cheese sandwich [...]

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