Category Cuisine

Michelada (My Cold Beer) Anyone? – at Empellon Cocina – Part 1

The single most exciting item on the menu at Empellon Cocina (the relatively new upscale Mexican restaurant in NYC by chef Alex Stupak) on a 90 degree day for me was the cool, refreshing Michelada (My Cold Beer).  ” Do I  try it with lime juice or chiles” was the debate in my head. The chiles won […]

Bouchon Bakery – not the best place for Brunch on a hot day

There were many options for brunch this past long weekend, but most of them required planning or reservations at least.  So, my brunch partner and I ended up at Bouchon Bakery for brunch just because we were in the neighborhood and have had delicious snacks there before. So, we thought how bad can brunch at […]

Does this burger look “Invisible” to you?

This post is no longer valid for the Midtown location of Pop Burger – closed as of mid-2012. RIP>>> ——— Take a look at the photo below and tell me if you think it seems invisible to you. Or better still, why would this burger claim to be “invisible” ?   Please, please leave a comment […]