Looking for a quaint, country-fresh brunch spot without worrying about the deadly NY weekend brunch wait? Look no further.  The Tasting Room offers a wholesome brunch menu, and will feed it to you before your stomach starts to eat itself from morning-after hangover hunger. The gentle prices will also take the sting off last night’s [...]

A great date place, Raoul’s has the warmth of an old French salon with eclectic touches like the spiral staircase leading to gypsy tarot card readings upstairs and the deck of cards they use for the coat check.  For an extra treat, ask to be seated in the back “garden” room.  You will be led [...]

Well-marinated, juicy, tender, and flavorful – this is how unadulterated quality meat should taste.  No fancy sauces, no frilly garnishes, your choice of meat is the star of the show, served with aromatic saffron basmati rice, a wedge of grilled onion and tomato.
The sultani kebab is a bit of a legend among my red meat-loving [...]