Author Archives: Not Just Vegetarian

Sicilian cauliflower and an Apricot jam and camembert sandwich at Indie Food and Wine

Tucked away in the Lincoln Center complex in the Film Society of Lincoln Center on 65th Street, Indie Food & Wine offers breakfast ,  casual lunch, dinner and concessions for the Film Society of Lincoln Center.   I heard very recently about Indie Food and Wine from a friend who lives in the neighborhood and […]

Spicy Tacos and Chocolate Flan at Empellon Taqueria

Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) was the day on which the Mexican Army defeated the French in the Battle of Peubla in 1862.  In many part of the US with a heavy Mexican – American population, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.   Many restaurants in NYC have Cinco […]

“Red Obsession” from the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

“Red Obsession” is about Chinese demand (read obsession) for red wine from Bordeaux, France.  It’s an extremely well made documentary by Warwick Ross and David Roach and is narrated by Academy Award winner Russell Crowe.  Through the documentary, several chateau owners in Bordeaux, global wine experts and traders, Chinese wine collectors and consultants are interviewed […]