Category Archives: Restaurants

UrbanSpoon: The Foodie’s Dream App

One of the toughest parts of moving somewhere new is learning the good places to stuff your face.
Back in September, I moved to York, Pa. for a new job opportunity. And while I was introduced to a few places by some friendly faces, I hadn’t really even begun to scratch the surface of what is [...]

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Truly Serendipitous

This is the final installment of the Amateur Foodie Travels… for now at least. I figured I would save this one for last, not because it was a hole-in-the-wall find… quite the opposite in fact. In all the time I’ve spent in NYC, it wasn’t until my most recent trip that I finally ate at [...]

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The Convert

Yes, this IS the place from the Will Smith movie Hitch! Rice to Riches, located at 37 Spring Street, between Mott and Mulberry streets in lower Manhattan, is a landmark which specializes in Rice Pudding.
Every time I’m in NYC, someone always suggests that we go to Rice to Riches, to which I reply with a big, [...]

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Colicchio & Sons

I’ve said it a million times now, but just in case you missed it: I love Top Chef on Bravo. It is one of my favorite shows, and during my vacation last month, I visited the restaurants of two former contestants. 
Right before I left, I read a review in the New York Times on Tom [...]

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Bobby, Where Are You? Mesa Grill

Here’s a question: What is there not to love about Bobby Flay?
I mean, really. If you watch him on Throwdown, he’s just so funny and adorable. And if you see him compete on Iron Chef, he’s just so ridiculously intense. I simply adore him. So, when I was in NYC last month, I decided to make [...]

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The Charm City – Baltimore Eats

Prior to March, I had not been ‘charmed’ by the Charm City, for no other reason than I had never had the chance to visit before. I must say, I was quickly won over. Baltimore is pretty chill in its own rights, and offers up some great eats. I was only there for 3 days and [...]

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Now That’s “Good Stuff” Eatery

During my vacation last month, I spent the first 4 days in Baltimore visiting a good friend from college. Unfortunately, she was not on vacation during my stay and left me to my own devices to keep myself entertained. Since Baltimore is a mere 45 minute train ride from Washington, DC, and I had only [...]

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“You know it’s good food when you’re too busy to talk” – VOLT Restaurant

I love the show Top Chef, and here is why: Top Chef puts a spot light on the culinary arts and chefs in ways that no other show does. It also brings attention to these talented culinary artists who would probably not receive a ton of recognition otherwise. The past season of Top Chef: Las [...]

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