Archive for March, 2011

Saturday Brunch
[ 2 ] March 31, 2011 |

Saturday Brunch

After spending the past five Saturdays trying to find a place to have brunch, I decided this Saturday would not be another scavenger hunt.  Having the areas most popular Saturday brunches in one place would make things easier and of course, I had to share.  We all know most places do Sunday brunch, at the very least, […]

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Down with Hunger: Healthy Foods That Leave You Fuller, Longer
[ 0 ] March 29, 2011 |

Down with Hunger: Healthy Foods That Leave You Fuller, Longer

Oftentimes the hardest part about dieting — and the biggest reason so many diets get derailed — is that you are often starving just a half hour after a meal. Incorporating lots of low-calorie foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, is essential to eating healthier and weight loss, but all too frequently these foods simply do […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Shoes Off
[ 2 ] March 29, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Shoes Off

This weekend, I spent some time checking out the new hot spots of my old town of Harlem.  Art deco rules the new scene and with chefs such as Marcus Samuelsson making there way uptown, a posh attitude is necessary.  I thought everyone knew this until I glanced away from my “Brownstowner” cocktail and saw […]

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Food News Roundup
[ 0 ] March 28, 2011 |

Food News Roundup

RANDOM Tomorrow all the heavy hitters will be in the building.  By building, I mean GW’s Jack Morton Auditorium.  Jane Black (food writer) will moderate a panel including Jose Andres (minibar, Jaleo), Todd Gray (Equinox), Spike Mendelsohn (Good Stuff Eatery and We, the Pizza) and Nora Pouillon (Restaurant Nora) sharing their personal insights on healthy […]

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[ 5 ] March 28, 2011 |

A Taste of Roma

While in search of some new office furniture, I came across an ad for a cheap round-trip ticket to Rome. Temptation has sunk in (*le sigh). Besides the lacquer wood bookcase I have been eyeing, I am eyeing something even more spectacular. I’m in love. Yup, Rome is my new boyfriend. Unfortunately, for me my […]

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