Archive for July 2011

M. Wells + 5 Pointz {Long Island City, NY}

M. Wells + 5 Pointz {Long Island City, NY}

July 21, 2011
I got over my outer-borough-itis and was rewarded with a heavenly Gravlax Pie at gastrodiner M. Wells in Long Island City, Queens. Afterwards, a stroll to 5 Pointz to see some rad graffiti art.
Spinach Cheddar Pancakes with Tomato-Orange Cream Sauce

Spinach Cheddar Pancakes with Tomato-Orange Cream Sauce

July 19, 2011
These savory pancakes are thick, fluffy, and full of spinach and cheese. With a zesty tomato-orange cream sauce poured on top, this is not your average stack of pancakes.
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience: Saturday Grand Tasting

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience: Saturday Grand Tasting

July 14, 2011
Highlights from the NOWFE Saturday Grand Tasting: Chicken and Dumplings with crispy chicken skin topping, Smoked Crawfish Cakes, Flaming Blood Orange and White Chocolate Crà¨me Brulee, Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, and live drumline finale.
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience: Friday Grand Tasting

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience: Friday Grand Tasting

July 12, 2011
Highlights from the NOWFE Friday Grand Tasting: "Peaches and Cream" with peach schnapps shooter & rose violet cotton candy, Watermelon Soup with Sautà©ed Gulf Shrimp, Vanilla Braised Short Rib with Blue Corn Goat Cheese Grits...and a live gator.