Food Adventures
Restaurant Reviews: Delhi Heights, Jackson Heights Queens, NYC
Delhi Heights is a relatively new addition to the Indian buffet friendly neighborhood of Jackson Heights Queens. Since I was there earlier than normal, my favorite spot, Indian Taj was not open. Forced to break with tradition I decided to check out these guys and their $7/ lunch box meal. The buffet had about 10 […]
Hot Cross Buns: Leske’s Bakery and Boulangerie Lopez
Hot cross buns are one of the most popular baked goods associated with Easter. The buns generally look like slider rolls but bear a cross of frosting on top symbolizing the crucifixion. Depending on the bakery they’ll contain raisins or other dried fruit inside and the dough is sometimes made with cinnamon. Other times, there […]
Food Reviews: Milan’s Bryndzova Natierka (Sheep Milk Cheese Spread)
I was a little sheepish (heehee) about checking out this item because I expected it to be smelly like a goat cheese. The only cheeses I’ve tried and enjoyed were dairy based and the occasional substitute like soy based Daiya. I was only willing to give it a try for two reasons: -The name is […]
Milan’s Restaurant in Brooklyn (Slovak and Czech) Review and Interview
Milan’s Slovak & Czech restaurant is located in the growing South Slope part of Brooklyn. The only such place in the borough, it’s owned and operated by a couple, Milan and Flavka, who just celebrated the restaurant’s 16th anniversary. Before finally trying it I’d walked by countless times, casting surreptitious glances. Slovak food was totally […]
On the Sweet Beat: Poppy Seed Strudel from Gold Label International in Brighton Beach
Good poppy seed strudel is hard to find. It’s usually dry in the middle if available at all. This package of 8 pieces of strudel ($4.49) was purchased at what’s becoming my favorite Russian/Eastern European market in Brighton Beach, Gold Label International. Without a doubt fresh, they’re lightly flaky with a creamy poppy paste throughout. […]
Korovka Wafers (Milk Flavor) from Brighton Beach
These were picked up at Gold Label International Food, a Russian/Eastern European store in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. It’s one of the largest stores in the area with all manner of breads, smoke meats, fish, hot foods and amazing looking desserts. It’s located at 281 Brighton Beach Avenue between Brighton 2nd and 3rd. The package of […]
(Closed) Russian Coriander Rye Bread and the Creation of a Legend
Wistfully, I thought many times of Grevico Bread’s (129-3 Brighton 1st Street) Russian coriander rye since trying it back in August. Located in the heavily Russo-Eastern European neighborhood of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn I wasn’t sure how a businesses like it held up post-Sandy. I was glad to see this small storefront up and running and […]
Christmas in New York: Bryant Park, Rockefeller Plaza, Macy’s and Minar
As Christmas approaches the season can feel somewhat frenzied. This year though we decided to take an afternoon to just walk around at a nice slow pace. No shopping, just a little time to take in the scenery and of course sample tasty food. The weather was not “frightful” in the the least. In fact […]
Munchee Biscuits Coconut Crunch Review
During the Thanksgiving break I visited my brother over in lovely South Orange, NJ. Like New York, his township has some convenience stores offering more just soda and lotto tickets. M&A Convenience Store is a small bodega located on the edge of the town’s main drag (132 South Orange Avenue). It’s wall to wall with […]
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whiskey Review
It’s hard to imagine but my brother and sister in law have a baby on the way due in February or March. The bump is visible and so is the waddle (my sister in laws words, not mine). Family, friends and co-workers are all now in the know. It’ll be exciting to be an Uncle […]
