Cool Food

Fruit Guacamole
from Toloache

beofre summer is over, try this amazing recipe from Toloache…we featured this great Mexican restaurant on our show!
Guacamole de Frutas (medium)
Yield: 4
2 Mexican hass avocados
half of a sweet onion, like vidalia, diced
2 tbsp mango, diced
2 tbsp peach, diced
2 tbsp apple, diced
1 tsp of habanero, chopped
salt, to taste
Scoop the pulp out of the ripe avocados [...]

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Great Local Brewpub
Peekskill Brewery

Right across the street from the Peekskill Metro North station is where we found the Peekskill Brewery. Part restaurant, part brew pub, the joint opened up in 2008 by brother and sister team Morgan and Keith….the self proclaimed fans of west coast brew pubs wanted to create the same concept on the east coast…..where locally [...]

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5 Estrella Bakery
Cuchifritos!!! OH NO!!!

just when you think you have lost a few pounds, leave it to my production team to scout out the best bakery in Washington Heights. fine, i think, sweets aren’t really my downfall, i’ll just eat a few bites on camera and hand it over to my annoyingly skinny crew (who eat like pigs btw. [...]

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Tipico Dominicano
Sancocho, Tostones and CHEAP!

usually booking shoots or my show is quite simple. we call up a place we want to cover and usually everyone is very excited. the pace of biz usually can accommodate our schedule…we go in, shoot, do an interview or two, chow down, exchange hugs and kisses and we’re out.
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OH! NO! “Cakelets”

Cakelets – Innovative Custom Mini-Desserts Are a Tasty & Unique Way to Indulge a Sweet Tooth At the Holidays

When Amy Eilert started her own business, Cupcake Envy, 4 years ago from the confines of her kitchen, little did she know that she’d trigger an avalanche of interest from people all over the world.
Her cakelets, [...]

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SoHo: Chinese Comfort Food
i.e. Anise and Beer Braised Beef

Onwer Amy Lee’s mom came here from Hong Kong when she was just 6 years old. She has spent most of her life in Alphabet City… but when it comes to the stomach satisfying stuff comin out of her kitchen… the Lee’s are cookin it old school.  The menu simple. Home cooked meals even your [...]

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Cyril’s: The Man, The Legend,
The Cocktail

Technically it is in Amagansett, but who cares! If you are looking for the post beach party scene, Cyril’s is where it is at. And has been so since I was a co-ed crashing at my brother’s share house. It’s a mixture of the sea air, the outdoor beach bar, and the most infamous cocktail [...]

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Voted Best Mexican by Cast & Crew

If you are in Montauk YOU HAVE TO go to The Hideaway. An awesome Mexican restaurant tucked away in a tiny harbor. Family owned and operated, everything from the sopas to the pulled pork burritos are incredible and authentic. But be sure to order the corn and copious amounts of margaritas, natch! We shot a [...]

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Malaysian Restaurant Week!
Info Plus Recipes!!!

For all the official info on what is going on where, just hit the link below to Malaysian Kitchen For The World below…..Some of the city’s best joints are offering up really great Prix fix meals and other bargains…..so check it out ASAP! and get in on the deal!

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Penang! Sarang Burong!

Meaning bird’s nest, Sarang Burong references the aesthetic of this incredible dish made from taro, or sweet potato mash. It is formed into a crown-like shape and then deep fried and what emerges is truly spectacular! Topped with seafood, chicken and stir-fried veggies with fresh cashew nuts on top! OMG!!!
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