It is with great regret that I have to confirm the closing of a favorite local restaurant of mine – MP Taverna. Although their Astoria location has closed (and is being replaced with another small restaurant chain I also adore – Burgerology), I still would like to do Chef Michael Psilakis some justice with this…
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For whatever reason, I have a strange affinity for smuggling local foodstuffs into the US when traveling overseas. Going through customs is always a little worrisome for me, but knock on wood, I have yet to be caught. I’m reeeally going out on a limb here and assuming y’all reading this aren’t gonna snitch on…
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Leeks hardly get enough representation in recipes, which is so unfortunate. Hell, my boyfriend didn’t even know what a leek was until I brought a bundle home one day. He thought they were large scallions; to which I had to explain that they kinda sorta were, but weren’t. Leeks have this mild onion flavor that…
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The New York Cocktail Expo hosts 2 massive exhibitions twice a year – one in NYC and on Long Island. The first Expo was held April 2016 with over 400 guests in attendance, and has only exponentially grown since then. They also hold seminars on cocktail tastings, competitions, after-parties, you name it. I’m not much…
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I think everyone needs a fancy-ass, elaborate-looking recipe in their repertoire. Even more so when it’s easy as fuck to make. And I gotchu guys! Most of these ingredients are things you should already have on hand, and if not, super easy and cheap to get on your way home to woo your impending dinner…
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