Category Archives: Food

Tocqueville NYC

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

We had a great dinner with friends at Tocqueville. The Truffled Grits with an egg was outstanding !! Mushroom risotto was rich and creamy. I hear the fish was perfectly executed. The Short ribs were as tender as butter and … Continue reading →

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Boulud Sud NYC

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

  Restaruanat Week in NYC continues with our dinner at Boulud Sud. Daniel doesn’t dissappiont at his Mediterranean outlet.   The food and service are “Star” worthy of course I’m referring to Michelin Stars.  We actually enjoyed every course served. … Continue reading →

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Tanoshi NYC

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

Tanoshi Sushi is our favorite casual sushi place in NYC. They have 3 defined seatings ay 6, 730 and 9. It’s only 95 for the Omakase menu which the only menu. They do offer a few special items at additional … Continue reading →

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Perry Street NYC

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

We continued Restaraunt Week at Perry Street. The meal was amazing from service to beverages. We started with the Steak Tartare and Fried calamari. The Steak was served in a beautiful presentation with a fried Quail egg. The Calamari was … Continue reading →

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Union Square Cafe , NYC

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

  Our first visit to the “New” Union Square Cafe…I wish it were still the old USC !! It has a very corporate vibe to it unlike the warmer local cafe of days past. They have insituted a non-tipping policy … Continue reading →

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Le Bernardin NYC

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

Le Bernardin has been around the NYC dining scene for decades. It’s a seafood based restaurant with a meat and vegetable dish thrown in for those guest that come with the seafood lovers. If your not a seafood fan there … Continue reading →

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Morini Ristorante , UES NYC

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Ivan Klugman

We are big fans of Marea so we decided to try the Chef’s other retaraunt during restraint week.  Once we got the food we really enjoyed our meal. The pasta was classic MW excellence ! The only problem with Morini … Continue reading →

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Lavo NYC

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ivan Klugman

We had a fun night at Lavo !! It’s a large and loud room. Food is average with a few fun items to share like the Basket Ball sized Meatball and huge 20 Layer Cake. Eggplant part was not bad. … Continue reading →

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Tanoshi Sushi NYC

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Ivan Klugman

Very authenic casual Japanese sushi bar, Omakase only seatings at 6.730 and 9pm. you get only 90 mins to eat and BYOB. We have eaten here several times and quality is always great.

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Daniel, NYC

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Ivan Klugman

We celebrated our 15th anniversary at Daniel. After consulting my friend and fellow food Blogger Michael T, we decided on Daniel. We both ordered the Mayfair Tasting menu which was actually supplemented by a surprise extra course. The food and … Continue reading →

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Trattoria Latte Di Luna, Pienza, Tuscany, Italy

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

This is one of my favorite places in the world to dine. It’s not Michelin # star dinning but good down to earth Tuscan food featuring the town’s special Mailino (young roasted suckling pig). We have been there several times … Continue reading →

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Da Bolognese, Rome, Italy

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

If you feel like dinning among the world’s celebrities then when in Rome do as the Roma’s do and people watch at Da Bolognese.  On our way in for lunch one day we saw “Sly” on the way out.   … Continue reading →

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Locanda dell’ Amorosa, Sinalunga, Italy

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

Le Coccole dell’Amorosa Nestled in the small village (this means hard to find) of Sinalunga in our favorite region of Italy; Tuscany is Le Coccole dell’Amorosa located in the hotel Locanda dell’ Amorosa. This restaurant is one of the fine … Continue reading →

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Taverna Trilussa, Rome, Italy

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

We have been to Travena Trilussa several times and that alone is saying something. There is a good mix of locals and tourists in this rather large restaurant. The food is solid homestyle Italian and served in very large portions. They … Continue reading →

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Ristorante Rinaldi al Quirinale , Roma, Italy

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

We were sent to try this Restaurant by some American friends of ours. Having been to Roma hundreds of times I am always a little reluctant to try recommendations from infrequent visitors but these were people who do travel a … Continue reading →

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DBGB, New York, New York

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Ivan Klugman

[flickrset id=”72157625254684068″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] We had an amazing lunch at Chef Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen. It’s a really trendy, upscale, casual dining experience. We enjoyed many items from the menu including the DBGB Dog, a NYC favorite done to … Continue reading →

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Fornino Pizza, Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

[flickrset id=”72157618642375741″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] As the sign says “Voted NYC Best Pizza”. I won’t argue with them it is wonderful. Even the wood burning oven has received rave reviews from the other side of the pond. They serve only … Continue reading →

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The Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York, NY

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

[flickrset id=”72157622768339821″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Located in Grand Central station this NYC classic has quite an eclectic mix of patrons.   There is a large variety of fresh oysters from around the country. We found the highly touted Panroasts to … Continue reading →

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WO HOP, New York, NY

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

[flickrset id=”72157622018746916″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] It’s a NYC classic the food is amazing !! walk down the stairs and enter one of the City’s most famous Chinese restaurants. It won’t disappoint you. My favorites: Shrimp and Lobster sauce, Crab cantonese and … Continue reading →

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Nisen Sushi, Woodbury NY

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Ivan Klugman

[flickrset id=”72157622036351562″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] We have been to Nisen Sushi several times at both of their Long Island locations. The Woodbury is one of the most attractive sushi bars around including those in NYC. The quality and freshness is … Continue reading →

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