Tag Archives: New York City restaurants

NYC, just under the wire.

Posted on March 28, 2020 by polloplayer

It did cross our minds, the idea of not going. But this was back in the third week of February, before toilet paper became more precious than gold. We had plans, tickets for events, hadn’t been in the city since … Continue reading →

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The Calorie Count: 3 Great Meals in NYC

Posted on August 24, 2019 by polloplayer

As if we needed any more reasons to make reservations in NYC! Our “must go” restaurant list is a long one – and just got longer, thanks to these three memorable meals. One: Cookshop has been popping up on my … Continue reading →

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Calorie Count: The Usual Suspects

Posted on August 17, 2019 by polloplayer

“So what did you do in NYC”? *thinks* “Well, let’s see. We went to lunch. We went to dinner…” *awkward silence* Of course, that’s not all we did. There might have been a breakfast in there somewhere. Just kidding! Oh, … Continue reading →

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There’s no food left in NYC. We ate it all.

Posted on June 8, 2019 by polloplayer

I can’t prove it, but it feels like we have walked every one of Manhattan’s 22 square miles this trip. Sometimes en route to cultural enlightenment but – let’s just be honest here -mostly in search of food. The way … Continue reading →

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Let’s just call it a “nor-eater”.

Posted on March 24, 2018 by polloplayer

Well, you didn’t expect us to starve during the storms, did you? Lies I tell myself while it’s sneeting, that odious weather condition between sleet and snow: “I’m burning more calories in the cold.” “No one can see how fat I … Continue reading →

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At Le Coq Rico: the chicken and the egg.

Posted on March 10, 2018 by polloplayer

“We’re going to brunch”, said my husband. Yes, that husband. The one who never willingly goes to brunch. Okay. Where? It’s a surprise. And what a surprise it was! A glorious, whimsical, scrumptious surprise. Alsatian chef Antoine Westermann bestowed Le Coq … Continue reading →

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Sweet Indulgence.

Posted on November 11, 2017 by polloplayer

What could be more self-indulgent than a quick trip to NYC for no real good reason at all?  Sachertorte, that’s what. I mean, when you’re off the rails already, why not? Let me explain. “Um, we were just there,” said … Continue reading →

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Hungry in Manhattan: The Prix Fixe Lunch, Part III

Posted on August 5, 2017 by polloplayer

It is a fact. I have better taste in food than in clothes. And this is why, the first time we stepped inside Café Boulud I momentarily considered flight. The graciously appointed dining room brimmed with what author Tom Wolfe, … Continue reading →

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Hungry in Manhattan: The Prix Fixe Lunch, Part II

Posted on July 29, 2017 by polloplayer

“But doesn’t it feel like you’re in the middle of Grand Central Station?” Well, yes. And no. Perched on the west balcony of Grand Central Terminal is Cipriani Dolci, a tiny jewel in the crown of the famed string of … Continue reading →

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Hungry in Manhattan: The Prix Fixe Lunch, Part I

Posted on July 22, 2017 by polloplayer

The best-kept dining secret in NYC is really no secret at all – like leaks out of the White House, everyone seems to know the scoop: the best way to enjoy snazzy Manhattan restaurants is to skip the exorbitant dinner … Continue reading →

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