Tag Archives: new york

2013 International Chocolate Awards, Americas semi-final

“You get to do what?” people would say to me. The statement that prompted it: “I’m going to New York City to judge the International Chocolate Awards.” In fact, I was going as part of the grand jury of the International Chocolate Awards, to judge entries for the Americas semi-final,...

NYC: Clinton Street Baking Company

Clinton Street Baking Company (Lower East Side) The Clinton Street Baking Company was on my list of places to visit, and I managed to stumble upon it one morning. It was fate. In fact, it was fate that I would eat one of the most amazing French toast breakfasts I’ve...

NYC: the legendary Ferrara Cafe

Ferrara Cafe (Little Italy) While in New York, I spent many evenings at Ferrara Cafe. There were so many things to try, and just too little time. Tragic. They make a mean affogato: ice cream doused with searing hot espresso. You have to be careful on busy nights, though –...

‘Wichcraft is a lifesaver

The thing with travelling is that sometimes you can’t be picky. Sometimes you’re surrounded by tourist traps and fast food, and you just want something good. Not fancy, not expensive, just good. Well, if you’re in New York City, you can rely on ‘Wichcraft. I thank my stars that Tom Colicchio...

Best of New York: John’s Pizzeria

John’s Pizzeria (Greenwich Village) My second cousin took me to John’s Pizzeria. I had to double-check the address with him, because there are tons of variations on the name in Greenwich Village. He impressed upon me that we weren’t just going for the best pizza in New York; we were...