I can't remember the last time I ordered a turkey burger.  Come to think of it, I don't know that I've ever ordered a turkey burger.  I'll admit, I generally thumb my nose at them.  I view 'em like fat ...Read More

Tavern at Croton Landing

The men's and women's restrooms at Ümami Cafe are marked "Udadi" and "Umomi." "Which one's which?" I asked my friend Ron. I can be incredibly slow on the uptake. Those restrooms were just one of the things I found intriguing at Ümami Cafe, ...Read More

Global Cuisine at Umami Cafe

When I lived in Pennsylvania my apartment building was located next door to the oldest indoor farmers' market in the country.  If that's not enough, inside my building was a terrific Friends-like coffeehouse called Aroma Borealis, with plush chairs and couches ...Read More

The Black Cow

When I was around 11, my family took a trip to Charlotte, NC, where we had our first taste of hickory smoked ribs at a place called Sonny's.  From that moment on, Sonny's and "hickory smoked" became a minor obsession ...Read More

Memphis Mae’s and a Mountain of Meat

Yes, it's true.  Not to out him, but a friend of mine ran into Dustin Hoffman at Zeytinia Gourmet Market in Croton a few weeks ago.  Does he live in the area?  Is he filming a movie?   As a ...Read More

Dustin Hoffman Shops at Zeytinia and So Should You