Category Small plates

Classic Greek seafood dishes and contemporary dishes with Greek ingredients at Thalassa NYC

I was recently invited to a Press Dinner at Thalassa (means “the sea” in Greek) in NYC.  While I have been to Thalassa before and have enjoyed the food there almost 9 years ago, this time too, I had a wonderful evening at Thalassa and enjoyed classic Greek and contemporary seafood dishes with Greek ingredients as well. […]

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 […]