About 20 years ago, when I was still in a position to make rules for "Living Silvia Style," I decided that I would never decline an opportunity to experience something new. Other than ecstasy or other recreational drugs, that is. As for those substances, thanks, but I'm not interested, even when it is a famous actor … Continue reading David Gray ~ Beacon Theater
Category: NYC
Trix are for kids, cocktails are for grownups
beautiful speakeasy decorAround the dinner table last night we were discussing the respective advantages of being an adult vs. being a child. The usual examples were thrown around; paying bills vs. nonstop playing, having a job vs. having nothing but free time, freedom to make choices vs. being told what to do... You know the … Continue reading Trix are for kids, cocktails are for grownups
Otto
My most recent trip to the city involved revisiting favorite spots and exploring some new ones. Otto (8th Street just east of 5th Avenue) is a place to which I frequently find myself returning. Seriously, I've probably been to this restaurant more than 8 times in the last couple of years - it's just really good. … Continue reading Otto
Soup Dumplings
I'm sure you're all aware of Ala Shanghai and their upstate (near) monopoly on the soup dumpling, right? I know that folks, who know way more about Chinese food than I do, love their soup dumplings, but Joe's Shanghai will eternally hold a special place in my heart when it comes to these luscious pockets … Continue reading Soup Dumplings
A black & white world
so simple ~ so perfectIf there is any single food item which I consider myself to be an expert about, it is the black & white cookie. And - please don't call it a "half-moon" because that makes no sense at all. I've eaten uncountable examples of this NYC delicacy and have concluded that my … Continue reading A black & white world
Olive Greens
so pretty - so delicious When faced with a freakishly large head of broccoli rabe, and the desire to limit carbohydrate consumption, what would you do? If carbs were not an issue, I'd be all about making a pot of polenta, Union Square Cafe-style with milk, Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts. I've been trying to wean … Continue reading Olive Greens
World AIDs Day
About a million years ago (or in the early 90's), I worked for a medical practice in Manhattan. The offices were on lower Fifth Avenue and the four physicians sharing the suite all practiced out of the now defunct St. Vincent's Hospital in the West Village. Three of the doctors were internal medicine guys, the other … Continue reading World AIDs Day
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