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NYC Restaurant Health Grades Explained
I don’t know about you, but in school I always wanted to score an A. Even seeing that A- on a report card made my heart sink a little. After college, I (stupidly) thought I’d be done with the grading...
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Easy & Delicious Mac & Cheese Recipe by Alice’s Arbor (Video)
We’ve been hearing the term “farm to table” thrown around excessively as of late, but regardless of the overuse, we’re big believers in the concept. And Alice’s Arbor in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn is doing...
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Think Pink: A Quick Introduction to Rosé by Joe Roberts
Rosé wine has long lived in the shadows of some of the more traditional red and white varieties. Even well-made rosés were disregarded as thirsty drinkers assumed those pink wines would taste sweet,...
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Everything You’d Ever Need to Know About Olive Oil Varieties
If you’re like many people, you’re cooking with olive oil more than ever. But are you also more confused than ever by the options available — extra virgin, virgin, pure, light? It’s important to know...
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What to Do With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
You’ve stuffed your face, taken a turkey nap, had a glass (or four) of wine, and then repeated. At the end of all the thanks you’ve given for sweat pants and loose-fitting hoodies, you think you will...
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What is Souvlaki?
Add to the list of rapidly-vanishing New York establishments the walk-in souvlaki shops that used to be everywhere. Yes, there are places to buy souvlaki — food carts, Astoria, Queens and Manhattan’s...
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From Mildest to Hottest: A Guide to Peppers
The mildest peppers such as sweet bell peppers and cherry peppers are at the bottom of the Scoville scale. In the middle are peppers like Serrano, yellow hot wax peppers, and red cayenne peppers. At...
View ArticleHow to Make a Classic Margarita
Sometimes you just want a good ‘ol classic Margarita. My go-to recipe is fresh and bright and one you should definitely have under your belt as a home bartender. The best margaritas are made with fresh...
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What’s in your Glass? Here’s a Drinking Glassware Guide!
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking to stock up your bar cart, knowing different types of glassware can help make you appear like a savvy cocktail expert. But types of cocktail...
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7 Meatball Making Tips from Celebrity Chef Michele Ragussis
No matter how many times I’ve made meatballs in my lifetime for some reason I can’t ever get them to taste like my Grandmother’s. Maybe its just the love that she put into them or just the fact that...
View ArticleWhere to Eat and Drink in the Hudson Valley – Poughkeepsie, New York
As most of you know, Kristin and I have recently made the move slightly upstate in the Hudson Valley. We are doing some house flipping, exploring and self-reflection. Since the move, we’ve nailed down...
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