Category Archives: Appetizer
Escarole and Butter Lettuce Salad
This was such a hit and so easy. We served it before our holiday dinner this year and I’ve made it twice since. Also, from Bon Appetit. It was so pretty and festive! Citrus dressing 1/4 white wine vinegar 1/4 … Continue reading
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Super Salad
Music: Try it On – Interpol We made a super salad for dinner on Monday. I had to share because, generally, I hate greens. We’ve been really busy lately and its been more difficult to cook the elaborate meals we … Continue reading
Redhook Round-Up
Yes, yes…we hear a lot about Redhook these days. Pretty much every major magazine featured a piece on this neighborhood this summer…but you know what? this area deserves it…it’s this neat little gem nestled into the coziest corner of Brooklyn. … Continue reading
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Baked Long Island Clams
Music: Acid Tongue – Jenny Lewis Growing up on the Great South Bay of Long Island, nothing defined my childhood more than the beach, the boat and the waterways of my home. In the summers when I was young one … Continue reading
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James Beard House
Chef Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene The James Beard House New York City May 5th, 2010 Last week Brooklyn Plated took a wonderful field trip to the James Beard House for a six course, tasting menu with wine pairing by … Continue reading
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Lobster Rolls!
Music: Driftwood – Travis This past weekend we threw a lovely soiree for my dear friends Trina and Ji Young. We spent the weekend at Molly’s family beach house on Long Beach Island and celebrated the passing of 3 decades. … Continue reading
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Easy Crab Cakes
Music: Chopin – Nocturnes In B Flat Minor, Op. 9/1 – Larghetto Le Gigot, one of our favorite restaurants, serves the best crab cakes in NYC. It’s nearly impossible to replicate their recipe (they don’t use breadcrumbs and I suspect … Continue reading
San Francisco – Day 6
First Stop Tartine Bakery 600 Guerrero Street San Francisco, CA 94110 415 487 2600 We started the day off with a drive to the Mission. We met our friends Mika and Ryan at, the one, the only Tartine! (I’ve been … Continue reading
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San Francisco – Day 5
What a beautiful day! First Stop Judy’s Cafe 2268 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123-2638 (415) 922-4588 This place is a perfect stop if you are looking for on overwhelming amount of food. It’s another Marina brunch spot so come … Continue reading
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San Francisco – Day 4
A little overcast today but to be expected. First stop: The Pork Store Cafe 1451 Haight St (between Ashbury St & Masonic Ave) San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 864-6981 There really is no place on earth like The Haight, even … Continue reading
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