Zak Pelaccio is well known for the curveballs he’s tossed at New York City’s discerning palates, having brought Asian accents to barbecue at Fatty ‘Cue and explored the cuisine of Malaysia at Fatty Crab. His latest twist comes from taking the current trend of farm to table back to the … Read more
Nestled in Florida’s panhandle is a place seemingly untouched by time – a place where fishermen head out each day for the perfect catch and communities have country music worthy names like Apalachicola and Alligator Point. This is Franklin County, Florida’s forgotten coast, home of the world’s smallest police station, … Read more
The Squire has had a lifelong fling with SushiSamba, so much so that people were beginning to talk. How much further would things go? For the uninitiated, Sushi Samba is a distinctive collection of restaurants that celebrate the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. In a word or … Read more
Oak Tavern Miami’s Design District is full of surprises. Oak Tavern is just one of them. A large open space with masonry walls and custom floor lamps fashioned from tree trunks feels like something out of London’s East End with a natty mahogany bar and snazzy leather banquettes. It’s got … Read more
When we first arrived in St Martin/St Maarten in 1975, we instantly fell in love with the island. At that time it was rather undeveloped, beautiful, and with the most amazing food and incredible Euro-Carib tropical soul. After experimenting with other Caribbean islands, we decided this was OUR island … … Read more
It’s hard to miss Wynwood Kitchen & Bar as you drive around the nondescript streets of Miami’s Wynwood in search of the place. You’re in the off the beaten path warehouse district, full of galleries and pop-up shops, and all that seems to be missing (at least from a New … Read more
The old grist mill sits tucked away on a small quiet side street in town. On one wall, faded whitewashed letters spell out Waterbury Feed Co. and the sign in the parking lot reads Hen of the Wood. But it’s not immediately clear where it is. The rush of water … Read more
Were it not for the floor to ceiling windows looking out to the famous Victoria Harbor skyline with sweeping views of towering skyscrapers in the distance, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stepped back in time to neoclassical Paris. Set on the 56th floor of Island Shangri-la Hong Kong in … Read more
Pure and simple. That’s the essence of Norway from its fjords, as clear and clean as they look, to its people, whose frank gaze and forthright attitude are equally refreshing. Freshness also distinguishes Norwegian food. Blessed with more than 15,000 miles of fjord-indented coastline, bathed by four bodies of … Read more
I think my editor loves me and likes to see me suffer, by giving me some of the most taste-tempting culinary writing assignments imaginable: The flavors of Finland, Barbecue, and the Caribbean, among others. This time, though, I can’t blame him, because it was me who recently visited and absolutely … Read more
A gently stirred Negroni (the classic Italian aperitif with gin, vermouth and Campari) and crostinis slathered with a rabbit pate are my welcome treats as I take a seat on a tall stool at the pastorally designed wooden bar of Spinasse. I’m excited, as it’s a front row view to … Read more
If you’re like me, you might think that all the “To Do Before You Die” lists and books are foolish. Unless, of course, the list or book in question involves a particular passion or in my case a certifiable weakness – barbecue. Barbecue is one of America’s greatest gastronomic obsessions. … Read more
Brooklyn has recently emerged as a “must see” for visitors to New York, showcasing a dizzying array of inventive, hyper-creative food and beverage companies. Just over the Williamsburg Bridge lies a world that’s far away from Manhattan mainstream cuisine. The neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Bushwick and Greenpoint have gentrified in the … Read more
When in Miami’s South Beach, most folks head to South Point to either lounge on a daybed on the manicured sands of Nikki Beach and groove to the latest house music or to catch the sunset on Biscayne Bay over beers at Smith & Wollensky – both awesome experiences. But … Read more
Stephan Fortier’s Tosca, new on the dining scene in Miami’s ever evolving South Beach, feels like a private club. This is a good thing in a destination that’s a magnet for everyone and anyone sporting LV’s and inverted double F’s, but not a lot of clout. Here, a new restaurant … Read more