As a New Yorker, I’m obviously biased when when it comes to pizza. After watching a video online about New Haven pizza, I was skeptical yet intrigued. What makes these thin-crust, coal-fired pizzas so special? Is the allure that these people cannot pronounce “pizza” as we consider it? Because no matter how you spin it,…
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I’ve worked near the Bryant Park area for about 5 years or so now. I rarely explore lunch options nearby, mostly because I’d rather starve to death than pay $12 at some crowded cafe being pushed around by people in suits where the food ends up being mediocre anyway. Okay, that was a slight exaggeration,…
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Finding local breweries is always a priority on our itineraries while traveling. After a few people recommended Urban Village Brewering Co. in Philly, I was immediately sold – They brew their own craft beers AND have an in-house brick oven for pizzas! It was unfortunately too cold to sit outside when we went (the window-lined…
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Last week I had the privilege of dining at Nizza – a somewhat casual Italian restaurant situated in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. Somehow the place is also French, since the name is derived from Nice, France. I’ve never been good at geography, so whatever – but it seems for the most part the menu…
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I’m not here to fight over the origin of the nickname “Windy City” with you, don’t worry. (I still side with the politics version BTW). I just wanted to share some of my favorite restaurants and tips for visiting Chicago. I went in September a while back for a long-weekend and exceptionally enjoyed my stay.…
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