Paris via the West Village
One of my favorite restaurants Buvette was recently featured on One King's Lane. My husband, Philippe and I have been going to Buvette since 2012 and we love it because it truly gives you the feeling you're in Paris. Every detail by the owner, Jody Williams has been fully considered, from the menu, wine list to the interior design, yet it manages to be neither precious or pretentious. It's now so popular it's almost impossible to get in unless you're prepared to wait sometimes up to an hour, however it's worth the wait and the staff is welcoming and professional. Yes, its definitely a big fave!!
Read MoreI've just read about a restaurant in the New York Times Food section that I found so intriguing I had to share it. Amanda Cohen is the chef and owner of Dirt Candy, one of the most prominent and influential vegetarian restaurants in the country and situated in the East Village. The original location was so small, seating only 18 that when Ms Cohen learned that Leonardo di Caprio was planning to come by one evening, she said no, rather than not be able to accommodate her regulars. Unfortunately, none of her regular patrons turned up that night either, a big mis-calculation for such a small operation.
Read MoreI am eagerly awaiting the opening of Cosme, from the highly regarded Mexican chef, Enrique Olvera. I had dinner at Pujol, his restaurant in Mexico City and was enthralled. It’s much easier to crash and burn than have a successful restaurant succeed in NYC and to ensure that doesn’t happen to him, Enrique has been doing his due diligence visiting and studying the city’s most popular restaurants and seeking advice from the chefs, before embarking on his venture.
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