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A Minimalist Summer Dinner: Vegetable Tian

When I started this blog almost three years (wow, has it been that long?), I remember thinking that the only successful way to create a food blog was to post recipes. So, that’s what I did and, a mere six months into blogging, I was bored and frustrated. Why? Because I rarely…

Hot on the Hudson: Dining at Maritime Parc

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There’s probably no better combination than great food, views of the city skyline, and al fresco dining and Maritime Parc in Jersey City, NJ does it beautifully. Located in Liberty State Park, the nautical-themed waterside eatery sits on the Hudson River and is a short ferry ride from downtown Manhattan. A clean-lined, minimalist dining…

Happy Hour at Branzino: Tasting Stollenwerk’s New Menu

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Chef Mike Stollenwerk’s abrupt departure from Fish sent ripples of disbelief through Philly’s food community, leaving many to wonder where he would land. Turns out, Stollenwerk landed solidly on his feet with a pretty sweet gig at Rittenhouse BYO Branzino. Owner Luan Tota rolled out the red carpet for his…

Could This Be the Best Meatball in Philly?

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The Venetian meatball at C19 may very well be the best in the city We’re a small place. We’re here for the neighborhood and we do things simple and fresh.” – Andrea Luca Rossi, owner of C19 With a twinkle in his eye and, of course, plenty of hand gesticulation,…

Top Chef Throwdown: Mike Isabella’s Graffiato vs. Spike Mendelsohn’s We, The Pizza

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Washington, DC is the home to restaurants belonging to two of Top Chef’s most popular former contestants, Mike Isabella and Spike Mendelsohn, and a recent visit to the chefs’ eateries proved that one may need to pack his knives and go (sorry, I couldn’t resist). I dined at Mendelsohn’s We, The Pizza and Good Stuff…

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Could This Be the Best Meatball in Philly?

Top Chef Throwdown: Mike Isabella’s Graffiato vs. Spike Mendelsohn’s We, The Pizza

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