‘Setting the Table’ is Danny Meyers guide to the world of hospitality. Mr. Meyer is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) and has decades of years as a restauranteur in New York City. Working in arguably one of the most competitive environments for restaurants, Danny Meyer has managed to make a name for…
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Why I Haven’t ‘Nailed it’.
‘Nailed It’ is Netflix’s competition, baking show hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres. Three contestants compete in two rounds, where they must recreate different treats based on the theme of the episode. In the first round they must select a different small treat which they recreate, while in the second round there is a…
Eating Sea Bass at Jake’s on Lake Tahoe
On our road trip we were mostly eating snacks and fast food. Eating endless junk food was great but when we got the chance to sit down with local friends at Lake Tahoe, we jumped at the chance. Is there anything better than eating fish on the waterfront? Jake’s is set up like the local…
Am I Cool Enough to Eat at Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza?
Ever walk into a place and immediately think, maybe I’m not cool enough to be here? That was what it was like walking into Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza. It’s loud, it’s packed and everyone is laughing. Daunting as fuck, but don’t let that stop you. I was told Anthony’s Pizza is the best pizza in…
What I Learned From My 2019 Asian Trip.
Growing up in the Caribbean, there are certain flavors I am very familiar with. Salty and sweet are the mainstays of my palate. The more I travel the more my palate has to evolve. Although, I grew up with Indian and Chinese flavors, Asia has always been daunting. Asian-American food is not what you get…
Cafe Mitra, Restaurant and Bar for Date Night in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Kathmandu isn’t generally thought of as a romantic spot in comparison to Venice, Hawaii or France however, I don’t think anyone gave Cafe Mitra that memo. I went there for a quiet dinner and it felt like I fell into a first date in a romantic comedy, although I was by myself. The setting was…
Why It Is Okay To Order Pineapple Fried Rice In Bali.
No doubt you have tasted fried rice before, usually with some meat. It’s the perfect dish where you can get a belly full and go Asian without getting too Asian. It is familiar Asian food. Now, I dare you to go to Bali and order the same dish. First of all, the presentation is much…
Bold Flavors in ‘L’ Oliveraie’, Marseille
Visiting France is all about the food. We have all heard about french technique and how good french food is, but have you ever eaten this mythical french food that everyone is raving about? It stands to reason that if you want good french food, a good place to start is in France. The minute…
The Most Important Restaurant in Barbados: Chefette.
Chefette is the most important restaurant in Barbados. It is the local fast-food chain that serves everything from burgers and fries to rotis and their casual dining section ‘BBQ-Barn’ even has pork chops and macaroni pie. So we are clear, I love Chefette. Personally, there is nothing quite like a ‘Broasted Chicken Bubbie Sandwich’ on…
There Is Nothing Sweeter Than ‘The Dessert Museum’ in Manila.
‘The Dessert Museum’ is an eight room walking museum that is sure to delight. All of the rooms are based on different desserts. If this is hard to imagine, try to envision a Willy Wonka type place, where you go to eat sweets. Furthermore, every room is based on a different dessert. As a result,…
How We Eat 