Matt Armendariz
This isn’t normally the type of photography that we would feature, but Matt Armendariz work is like eye-candy for any foodie. I love his use of color and style.
This isn’t normally the type of photography that we would feature, but Matt Armendariz work is like eye-candy for any foodie. I love his use of color and style.
Sometimes the gems you stumble upon by chance are the best and brightest ones. After a trip to Black Betty in Willy-b proved fruitless, our party made their way one block over to the Roebling Tea Room for a birthday dinner. The ambiance of this spot alone will have me calling again, but the food [...]
A chocolate renaissance seems to be underfoot in NYC. More and more chocolatiers are popping up, and the old standbys are quickly adapting to the growing market. Mast Brothers Chocolate just opened their doors in Williamsburg, and are the only bean to bar chocolate makers in the city. I’m willing to try, from the looks [...]
Nothing beats a trip down to Red Hook Brooklyn on an almost-spring type of day. After brunching at Hope & Anchor, Key Lime Pie-ing it at Steve’s Authentic and grabbing a brew at Ice House, I came across Erie Basin, the best curiosities shop that side of the BQE. Great antique and unique jewelry, furniture [...]
Although it would probably not be recommended, I could live off of a diet of cheese & chocolate. Saxelby Cheesemonger’s Sweet-and-Savory Heart Selection pairs three of their favorite domestic cheeses with Roni-Sue’s inventive chocolate truffles. Perfect-o for Valentine’s Day. Yes, please.
I’m particularly partial to anything with a Mariachi on it (if you can find a good cheap one in NYC, please let me know, I’ll be 30 in a few years and I’m planning a party). Vosges Chocolates offers their Red-Fire Toffee here, one in a slew of delictable products with a twist + they [...]