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This video came about somewhat haphazardly. I planned to meet up with Katherine Curry, a freelance food writer for The Journal News, to check out a few hot dog and ice cream spots in Westchester. I asked Katherine if ...Read More

Video: Hot Dogs and Ice Cream Outing

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My dream pulled pork sandwich is constructed as follows: pulled pork, an ample heap of slaw (light on mayo), a few pickle slices and a toasted, hearty roll like a kaiser roll.  The tender and smoky pork is balanced by ...Read More

The Lowdown on Barnacle BBQ’s Pulled Pork

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I have an ugly scar on my right shin, the result of a stupid tumble I took during a run in June. (Note to self: Don't hop over a chain and fiddle with your iPod at the same time.)  The ...Read More

Pre-Race Party at Molly Spillane’s

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Doesn't this look like ice cream on grape jelly? Actually, it's a Rita's "Gelati" (not to be confused with the Italian ice cream) and it's great: a layer of vanilla frozen custard, followed by a layer of wild black cherry Italian ...Read More

Rita’s Gelati and the Ice Guy

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Spiderman has his spidey sense that allows him to sense danger. Food bloggers have their own special sense: the foodie sense. Since I started blogging, I've become hyper-aware of restaurants, bakeries, markets, and so on.  Everywhere I go, my head's swiveling ...Read More

Torta Al Pastor at Juarez Restaurant