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Daily Provisions, Manhattan West, NYC + Big Apple Greeter
Nearly a decade after I first stopped into Daily Provisions on 19th Street, I visited their newest Manhattan West location following a fantastic Big Apple Greet with a couple from Melbourne. Big Apple Greeters is a free NYC welcoming service. I am one of their Greeters. We're…
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The New Molyvos, Theatre District, NYC
A group of friends decided to sample the new Molyvos restaurant on 43rd Street where Esca had been. I was looking forward to trying their new space, as I had enjoyed many a meal at the restaurant when it was near Carnegie Hall. Most of us decided on their affordable $30 prix…
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Jean-Georges Happy Monkey, Greenwich, CT + Bruce Musuem
The fabulous Bruce Museum is only an hour's train ride from Manhattan to Greenwich Station, followed by an easy, 7-minute walk. It’s a world-class institution that beautifully combines art, science and natural history through diverse permanent collections, changing exhibitions…
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Tony Di Napoli, Midtown, NYC + Schmigadoon!, Nederland Theatre
Before heading to Schmigadoon! at the Nederland Theatre—the winner of the 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical at the 79th Tony Awards—we stopped at Tony Di Napoli for a bite to eat. Schmigadoon! is a fun, silly musical where the cast breaks into song at every turn. Broadway fans…
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**Happy Hour at Great Jones Distillery, SoHo, NYC
There is nothing quite like the heartbreak of hidden restaurant math. For our group's monthly first-Wednesday happy hour, we headed over to Great Jones Distillery to cash in on their Sunday–Thursday deal: an amazing $25 burger and Old Fashioned special. It’s a premium burger…
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Nice Garden at UVA, Upper East SIde, NYC
We picked this spot entirely because the location worked perfectly for my dining partner. The garden setting is beautiful, especially on a sunny late-summer day, but unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the vibe. The food was pretty mediocre and lacked a bit of…
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Karen Corvino Goodlad
I’m not exactly sure when Karen Goodlad came into my life or how we went from being acquaintances to good friends, but I’m so glad we did. I love being around people who are full of life, and that describes Karen to a T. She always sports a bright smile and bouncy auburn curls.…
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Pura Vida Miami, Flatiron, NYC
I had an early blood test, so I hadn’t eaten anything before arriving to meet a friend at the new Pura Vida Miami on Fifth Avenue and 15th Street. I had seen an appetizing photo of their Perfect Egg Sandwich ($14.95) and decided to give it a try. Do not miss it. This toasted…
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Friends & Family at Creola a 12-Seat Restaurant in Carnegie Hill with Tasting Menu.
When Chef Lana Lagomarsini, a Top Chef Season 22 semifinalist, extended a simple invitation to our Les Dames d'Escoffier WhatsApp group—“Would love to see some Dames at my friends and family soft opening”—we were thrilled to accept. Lana even gave our organization a lovely…
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Margaux by La Sirène, Midtown, NYC + Bartleby Prefers Not To
After seeing a fun performance of Bartleby Prefers Not To at The Clubhouse of the Amateur Comedy Club, we needed a spot for a light dinner. My dining partner suggested Margaux by La Sirène (she'd been before after visiting the Morgan Library). Google said they closed at 10 PM,…
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The Ossining Boathouse Restaurant, Ossining, New York
When visiting friends in Bedford Hills, my friend and her other visiting friend took a drive to see Maryknoll, a sprawling, wooded hilltop campus. Part of it takes care of retired priests, brothers and missionaries. It even has its own ZIP code (10545)! While in Ossining, my…
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A Les Dames d’Escoffier Event at Hop Lee, Chinatown, NYC
Some dinners are about the food. Some are about the people. And every once in a while, you get one that is very much about both. That was the case when Dame Grace Young brought Dames together to celebrate Manhattan’s Chinatown—a neighborhood whose history, resilience and future…
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***Happy Hour OfCorsica! and Louis Cato at Little Island
We stopped in for a happy hour at OfCorsica!, the French-inspired Mediterranean restaurant located at the far end of Pier 57 (25 11th Ave), before heading next door, down the Hudson River Parkway to Little Island to see the amazing performance of Louis Cato, who was the house…
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Cosme in the Flatiron District Lost Luster
Some Dames and I met for dinner recently at Cosme, the trendy, upscale Mexican-inspired restaurant on 21st Street in the Flatiron District. As you may know from my posts, Dames are members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an influential nonprofit group of female leaders in the food,…
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Marcel at Sotheby’s, Upper East Side, NYC
I recently headed out to Marcel, the fairly new restaurant on the lower level of Sotheby's new location in the Breuer building (on the corner of 75th and Madison). I actually had low expectations after reading a zero-star review in the NY Times, but I was so pleasantly…
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Skip Wayan, Nolita, NYC
My friend chose Wayan for her birthday celebration. I had mixed feelings about returning after a disappointing first visit years ago, but I hoped that after seven years they would have ironed out the kinks. Unfortunately, the experience still fell short.The evening started on a…
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La Fleur Rouge, Park Slope, New York
One summer evening, I met a friend at La Fleur Rouge in Park Slope. This Chinese-French bistro is a new concept from AO Hospitality Group—the team behind Hupo, Shan and RokuNana. Located just steps from Prospect Park, it’s an accessible spot to gather for an evening of shared…
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Drift In, West Village, NYC + The Shifters
As summer was winding down, we decided to grab a bite before our 7 pm curtain of Shifters at the nearby Cherry Lane Theatre. That's the theatre known as “The Birthplace of Off-Broadway,” founded in 1923. The Drift In is a short walk from the theatre and one of the few…
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Karen Goodlad’s Favorite Apple Bread
We’re sharing Karen Goodlad’s favorite apple bread. The recipe appeared in the Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) cookbook, Stirring the Pot, which I’ve mentioned frequently over the years. (You can order it here.) Karen, the current Vice President of LDNY, is scheduled as…
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Return to the View, Marriott Marquis, Theatre District, NYC
Once we found our way to the correct escalators and elevators to get to The View atop the Marriott Marquis, we were greeted warmly and wished a happy birthday at the desk. Another host led us to our table in their rotating dining room, holding a "Birthday" placard to place on…