How about eating for a good cause instead? New World Bistro & Bar is generously donating 15% of tonight's sales to the DelSo's very own Normanskill Farm. Why not save that bunch of kale and box of Annie's for another night and instead head to NWBB for something a bit more interesting? The Normanskill Farm … Continue reading Don’t cook tonight!
Category: Restaurants
Twelve ways to be popular – in 3 easy steps
1. Get yourself invited to a party. 2. Stop at Cheesecake Machismo and select 12 individual slices arranged into a Frankencake for $40. 3. Prepare to be the most popular party guest. I love Cheesecake Machismo. I don't get there too often because I have no self-control when it comes to their cheesecake. If you … Continue reading Twelve ways to be popular – in 3 easy steps
Sipping from Siro’s Cup
Last night I attended my first Saratoga "event," the 21st Annual Newton Plaza Siro’s Cup. I was thoughtfully included in a friend's group and during a very busy week, it was the thing for which I was most excited. What to wear? Could I forsake peer comfort with foot comfort and wear flats? Accessories were … Continue reading Sipping from Siro’s Cup
Come on in my Cucina
See that post title above? I have a confession about it... I seriously almost used a more, shall we say, colorful homophonic version of the word "come," but chose not to because I was afraid it might be interpreted as vulgar. I may be salty at times with my language choices, but crass is something … Continue reading Come on in my Cucina
Sunday dinner out in the DelSo
One of the first images to enter my brain last Sunday morning came to me courtesy of an email from Living Social. They were offering a deal for Yanni's Too, a place known for its fried calamari, and the picture accompanying the sales pitch became my obsession and inspiration for the day. Crispy looking golden … Continue reading Sunday dinner out in the DelSo
I have no words.
Words? Who needs words? Behold... Ok, here are a few words in case the picture doesn't tell the complete story. Pizza Carbonara: Caramelized onion, housemade pancetta, smoked mozzarella, (perfectly cooked) egg, Cafe Capriccio. Everything you could ever want from a pizza.
Saratoga bites
A few months back I bought a Living Social deal for Javier's in Saratoga. My motivation was to enjoy a night out and sample some of Brian Bowden's food. Well, you know how that worked out. Nonetheless, Thursday night we hit the Northway and arrived promptly for our 6:45 reservation. While the downstairs bar was completely empty, the … Continue reading Saratoga bites