Tag: restaurants

No safe harbor – Mariner’s Harbor, Kingston

You've probably considered at least once what defines a restaurant experience as a positive one. Was it the menu? The presentation of the plates? The value? Maybe location or ambience? Or was it the service and attention to detail? While we all may have personal opinions about which components of dining out are most significance, … Continue reading No safe harbor – Mariner’s Harbor, Kingston →

5 Things to love at Peck’s Arcade

The delight of sitting at the kitchen bar (aka worshipping at the altar of Nick Ruscitto) next to my sweetie, perusing the menu. These insane, buttery, crisp crab fritters. The wonderful take on surf and turf we indulged in - beef short ribs and crab legs.  That chimichurri is so beyond what any pesto could … Continue reading 5 Things to love at Peck’s Arcade →

Seven-year (p)itch

So...this Wednesday, 12/17, is the 7th anniversary of the Wine Bar & Bistro on Lark. Yes, that did go fast! I've been onboard for the last 4 years and consider myself fortunate to be able to continue having a presence in the local food scene in such a special spot, especially since my availability is … Continue reading Seven-year (p)itch →

Don’t cook tonight!

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! →

Dinner at the Art Cliff Diner

During the two weeks we spend at the beach each summer, we eat dinner out maybe a handful of times. Part of that decision is based upon practicalities - kids, expense, day drinking and driving, but the fact that we've been disappointed with pricy meals in restaurants with menus that attempt to satisfy adults and … Continue reading Dinner at the Art Cliff Diner →

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 →