Say you're famished and moseying around looking for a sandwich.   The deli's a suitable choice, but you're in the mood for something more exciting.  Subway's not exciting, but it's reliable, and they have those Baked Lays near the counter ...Read More

Le Moulin’s Grilled Salmon Sandwich

Magicians use "misdirection" to direct an audience's attention toward one thing while distracting their attention from something else.  Misdirection in a magic trick evokes this reaction: Wow, that's amazing! How'd they do that? Misdirection in a restaurant?  Similar reaction. Wow, that's amazing, ...Read More

Chutney Masala: “Yum” With a Side of, “Huh”?

Black Cat Cafe in Irvington is one of those forward-thinking eateries that puts an emphasis on high-quality local ingredients and social responsibility.   The coffee beans are Fair Trade Certified, meaning they're grown to stringent social and environmental standards and ...Read More

Black Cat Cafe: A Good Thing in a Small Package

I rarely go out for Italian food. Not because I don’t like it --- it's just that many Italian restaurants feel homogenized to me, like they’re all doing similar versions of “101 ways to serve tomato sauce." So with that ...Read More

Mima Vinoteca: Pass the Bombolini, Please

Yesterday I tried to make a June reservation for a group of 15 at Red Hat on the River in Irvington.  And I got completely shot down.   The woman on the phone told me Thursdays are a busy time for ...Read More

Snobbery at Red Hat?