Q. What do you say when someone asks you to join them for a day of BBQ and oysters in NYC? A. Say yes first and don’t even bother asking questions later. A few tips to keep in mind: Pack … Continue reading
Category Archives: Eat
Pizzas Are Sex
I really wish I had thought of that blog title. I did not, so I’ll have to be satisfied with simply being mentioned on a blog with that name. Check out this Pizzas Are Sex post as well as my review of … Continue reading
Confessions: A Paris Edition
I’m a Foie Gras Smuggler Trips aren’t about accumulating stuff, they are about accumulating memories. But there are important exceptions. When traveling to Paris, the capital of charcuterie (and here you probably thought it was the city of lights), I … Continue reading
Pizza-obsessed
Hi. My name is Amy, and I’m addicted to pizza. And here are just a few of my favorite pies from the past year. Plain cheese |Â Behind the Net | Darien, CT Summer vegetables |Â Flour + Water | San Francisco … Continue reading
Weekend Morning Rituals
Eyes flutter open. Legs swing to the floor and manage to shuffle their way into the kitchen, surprisingly under their own power. The arms are next, reaching for the coffee grinder. Two dogs closely follow these staccato moves, patiently waiting … Continue reading
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Chilies & Other Recent Obsessions
A quick recap of some of the things that have been keeping me obsessed/procrastinating/giddy/hitting-the-gym in the past week or so: CHILIES: The latest object of my affection is New Mexican food, specifically chilies. This is not a chili, or a chile … Continue reading
Brooklyn & Breuckelen
An afternoon in Brooklyn meant a detour to the Breuckelen Distilling Company to taste some gin. A visit that was swiftly followed by an early dinner at Motorino for pizza. A Margherita and a Pugliese pie to be exact. This was … Continue reading
MotoSanta
The Ducatis are finally stowed away for the winter in the depths of our garage, which means when I have a few hours to myself on a Saturday afternoon, my kitchen will be on the receiving end of my undivided … Continue reading
Happy Stuffing Day
Usually Thanksgiving is all about the turkey. This year it was all about the stuffing. Inspired by The Parsley Thief stuffing recipe for the CTbites Thanksgiving Day virtual potluck, I bookmarked the recipe for my own Thanksgiving Day dinner. (Yes, I do … Continue reading
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Tappo Restaurant via Slice
A few Negronis, a warm Italian welcome and ridiculously delicious pizza inspired me to review Stamford newcomer Tappo restaurant and the Neapolitan pizza for my first contribution for Slice, America’s favorite pizza blog in case you didn’t know. “A modern … Continue reading
CTbites Hosts a Cocktail Party @ Red Lulu
Eat, drink and be merry. CTbites & Red Lulu are hosting a special Cocktail Event on Tuesday, November 30th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Red Lulu in South Norwalk. We’ll be shaking up special $5 margaritas and enjoying free … Continue reading
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Confessions: A Food Edition
I’ll often plan a meal on my way to a meal while thinking about my next meal. I recently ate a whole tiny crab and proclaimed it’s flavor reminiscent of a crab-flavored M & M. Lunch is my least favorite … Continue reading