For all its usefulness, the web has taken a lot of the spontaneity out of dining. So much research can be done online now, you almost feel like you’ve eaten somewhere before actually stepping foot in the door. That’s why my favorite food moments are … Read More →
One of my favorite cycling routes begins at Sleepy Hollow High School, winds past Rockefeller Preserve, then travels up through Briarcliff Manor and into the hilly roads near Millwood. It’s beautifully scenic and challenging. Adding to the difficulty is a new obstacle: the recently opened … Read More →
How did we live before the internet? Did we actually speak on the phone since we lacked email? Did we settle movie disputes by watching movies instead of racing off to IMDb? And for us food lovers, how did we find new places to eat? … Read More →
When in the span of a few weeks, three people on three separate occasions rave to you about the same tiny restaurant, it means the Food Gods are telling you it’s time to make a visit. Which is how I came to eat at Caracas … Read More →
Empanada Taste Test: Julia’s vs. Panas
What’s the most important component of a good empanada? The dough? The filling? The dipping sauce? The price? I sought out the answer at two shops in Dupont Circle, offering two vastly different styles of empanadas. Let’s compare the popular Julia’s Empanadas with the newer … Read More →