My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Vareli in Morningside Heights is a Welcome Addition to the Upper West Side Dining Scene

If you don’t mind wading through clots of soused Columbia Students, Vareli in Morningside Heights is a nice spot for some of the best food on the Upper West Side.
The restaurant, which specializes in Mediterranean-themed small dishes dishes and tapas, is situated on the ground floor of the building that also houses that long-time Columbia [...]

Cascabel UWS: Tacos Disappoint But Other Dishes Shine

Before Hurricane Irene, Cascabel on Broadway at 108th Street was one of the few restaurants in the area that was open. That was also true immediately after the storm had sped north to New England. So I wound up eating there twice in two days.
The tiny place was a mob scene, filled to overflowing with [...]

Upper West Side: Henry’s Signs Up to Support School Gardens

Upper West Side: Henry’s and 20 other restaurants sign up to support New York’s school gardens.

Cascabel, the Mexican Spot, is Slated To Open This Week on the Upper West Side

Update: Manager Luce now says Cascabel will open Thursday or Friday, June 30 or July 1.
Cascabel, the popular Upper East Side Mexican spot, is slated to open its new Upper West Side spot soon, possibly in the next few days, according to a manager at the restaurant who identified herself as Luce.
The new outpost, at [...]

The Best Hot Dog In the New York Area

What’s the best hot dog in New York? Well, you’ll have to travel a bit to find it. For this beautifully-flavored and sauced hot dog, you’ll need to hop the Jitney or rent a car and travel out to the North Fork of Long Island. There, at a food truck operated by the award-winning  North [...]