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#Family of 3 from NYC, telling stories of #travel and #food, one dish at a time.

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#DishOurNYC We recently saw a post from @davidchang in which he shared photos of his last restaurant meal. Inspired, we now share our last restaurant meal. Well, not quite a meal, but a series of food stops throughout a whole day. It was March 13, 2020. Not too long ago, but in some ways, another era. We started at @mercadolittlespain for tapas and drinks, followed by a walk to @amplehills for some ice cream and on the way home, happened upon @AuxMerveilleux and had some sweets to take home for the next day. That evening, we finished a perfect day, and had dinner @tavernakyclades. Little did we realize that it would be the last for some time. We truly miss eating at our New York restaurants. We look forward to seeing these and many of our other favorite restaurants in our hometown. #toosmalltofail #saverestaurants #savebakeries #savenycrestaurants (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_wCuJalgUs/?igshid=16y6rxfvp3n4f

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#DishOurBerkshires . Homemade corned beef hash with eggs and good coffee, what a great way to start a day in the Berkshires. We are dishing @blueberryhillmarketcafe1. . . #theberkshires #newlebanon #cornedbeefhash #foodiesofinstagram #overeasyeggs #blueberryhillmarketcafe #breakfast (at Blueberry Hill Market Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zNaT5FYH9/?igshid=1jvcngwh82xb1

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#DishOurNYC . There are days when all we want is a good old-fashioned sandwich and a black and white shake. This is one of those days and no better place than @eisenbergsnyc sandwich shop to get your fill. Which one for you? Meatloaf or bacon and cheese? . . #eisenbergsnyc #Eisenbergssandwichshop #meatloaf #foodiesofinstagram #baconandcheese #blackandwhiteshake #diner #foodinnyc #nycsandwich (at Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8On-WaFA_n/?igshid=1628x55a4b3f2

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#DishOurNYC . Who is going to transport with us to Central and Eastern Europe today via @27_morton in the West Village? Along with its great atmosphere, the food is also outstanding. We had some borscht, asparagus soup, spaetzle, blintzes and steak sandwich with some delicious Weiss Beer, oh and apple strudel! Next time we visit, we’ll have to have the schnitzel and some sausages, we can’t wait! Which dish for you? Let us know in the comments. . . #27morton #CentralEuropeanFood #foodinNYC #foodiesofinstagram #weissbeer #blintz #spaetzle #applestrudel #borscht #easterneuropeanfood (at 27 Morton) https://www.instagram.com/p/B79bCDoFhcR/?igshid=1vv238huggucu

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#DishOurNYC Had such a lovely dinner with colleagues at @queensyardnyc at @hudsonyards. My favorite dish was the porterhouse with truffle Mac and cheese. Which dish for you? . #hellohudsonyards #queensyardnyc #foodinNYC #foodiesofinstagram #macandcheese #porterhousesteak #dinnersinnyc (at queensyardnyc) https://www.instagram.com/p/B708tsvlo1u/?igshid=165a16uculthe

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#DishOurNYC “Lincoln Center is the home of the Metropolitan Opera House. Its interior is arguably the most beautiful in New York. Before delving into some culture, grab some good upper west side Italian grub across the street at Fiorello’s.   They are known for their very thin-crusted pizza, but it’s the dessert that everyone comes for, which includes a chocolate mousse topped with homemade whipped cream, best in the city. It’s also favored by the artists that perform at the Met. It’s not uncommon to be there at the same time as the likes of Placido Domingo.” - Andrew Tolentino To find more of the best dishes in NYC, click link in our profile. #fiorellosnyc #calamari #thincrustpizza #lincolncenter #bestfoodinnyc #wherelocalseatinnyc #fiorellos (at Cafe Fiorello) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TYeNDlRrc/?igshid=z9fcypvz98yn

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#DishOurNYC Last night we welcomed a New Year, and said goodbye to a place that played a significant role in our lives these past 20 years. Peasant, @cheffrankdecarlo ‘s Restaurant, on Elizabeth Street, New York City was built up by my good friends, Chef Frank DiCarlo and his wife Dulcinea Benson, and became a downtown institution. Moreover, it was a place in which we knew we can always count on being made to feel like home. We’ve made many friends there, celebrated many occasions, which include our post wedding bash, and our daughter’s christening party, and countless birthdays. If someone came to town and wanted a great eating experience, Peasant was always our go-to. On a technical standpoint, the dishes Frank created were, what we all felt, the best in a city filled with great food. Italian by category, but it’s more than that. It’s a classification all its own. Last night, I sat across from my daughter and couldn’t help but think that she grew up on the stuff he made. As I scanned the room, the faces that surrounded us were as much a part of the place as the dishes themselves. Peasant, was quite simply our “Cheers”. Of all the things that made Peasant feel like home, the one item that put the soul into the place was Dulcinea. She ran a seamless operation, which sometimes took a firm hand, but nobody had a softer heart. We will forever be grateful for her friendship. 2020 brings on new beginnings for Peasant under the auspices of a new owner. However, for us, like church, it’s not the four walls that define a place. Without Frank, Dulcinea, and that staff; it will never be the same again. So as we said goodbye to old and said hello to the new, we knew that we would need to chalk all that’s happened in that special place to nostalgia and move on. Brenda and I looked back as we got into our taxi, smiled a melancholy smile, and figuratively shuttered the gates and prepared ourselves to move into a New Year and brave the future without Peasant. A Happy New Year, and thank you Frank and Dulcy for the embrace and great food these past 20 years. #peasantnyc #whereeverybodyknowsyourname #home #happynewyear #bestofnyc #italianfoodinnyc (at Peasant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yFUlhFlyD/?igshid=1pbqebl2dbz1j

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#DishOurNYC Last night we welcomed a New Year, and said goodbye to a place that played a significant role in our lives these past 20 years. @Peasantnyc Restaurant, on Elizabeth Street, New York City was built up by my good friends, Chef Frank DiCarlo and his wife Dulcinea Benson, and became a downtown institution. Moreover, it was a place in which we knew we can always count on being made to feel like home. We’ve made many friends there, celebrated many occasions, which include our post wedding bash, and our daughter’s christening party, and countless birthdays. If someone came to town and wanted a great eating experience, Peasant was always our go-to. On a technical standpoint, the dishes Frank created were, what we all felt, the best in a city filled with great food. Italian by category, but it’s more than that. It’s a classification all its own. Last night, I sat across from my daughter and couldn’t help but think that she grew up on the stuff he made. As I scanned the room, the faces that surrounded us were as much a part of the place as the dishes themselves. Peasant, was quite simply our “Cheers”. Of all the things that made Peasant feel like home, the one item that put the soul into the place was Dulcinea. She ran a seamless operation, which sometimes took a firm hand, but nobody had a softer heart. We will forever be grateful for her friendship. 2020 brings on new beginnings for Peasant under the auspices of a new owner. However, for us, like church, it’s not the four walls that define a place. Without Frank, Dulcinea, and that staff; it will never be the same again. So as we said goodbye to old and said hello to the new, we knew that we would need to chalk all that’s happened in that special place to nostalgia and move on. Brenda and I looked back as we got into our taxi, smiled a melancholy smile, and figuratively shuttered the gates and prepared ourselves to move into a New Year and brave the future without Peasant. A Happy New Year, and thank you Frank and Dulcy for the embrace and great food these past 20 years. #peasantnyc #whereeverybodyknowsyourname #home #happynewyear #bestofnyc #italianfoodinnyc (at Peasant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yFUlhFlyD/?igshid=esg4qk2unf2w

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#DishOurThanksgiving “Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” - Charles Dickens We are thankful to you all, our dear readers. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁 #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving @balthazarny #thankstoyou #grateful #balthazarny (at Balthazar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bALKnFkiS/?igshid=tmlqt10da0ka

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#DishOurNYC We have updated our post on our favorite places to eat in our hometown, NYC. One of our latest finds is an app to help you find the most delicious eats! “If there is one food app that every New Yorker or visitor to the city should download, it’s “Eatwith“. With this app, one can choose from a number of home cooks, each specializing in a type of cuisine, who open their houses and welcome you as a friend.” - Andrew Click link in our profile to read all about it! . #eatwith @eatwith @giuseppeamato_nyc #iloveNYC #eatwithNYC #localfood #foodinNYC (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5NlK7pFr-j/?igshid=13c4h6iyo1qh9

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#DishOurNYC This weekend we decided to have some ramen we’ve never tried before. We headed to @hidechan_ramen and had 3 different types of ramen. Classic Tonkotsu with very firm, straight noodles for Bailey, Miso Ramen with very firm, wavy noodles for Andrew and Spicy Garlic with very firm, straight noodles for Brenda. They were all outstanding. Which one would you like? . #hidechanramen #ramen #japanesefoos #lovesoup #ramennoodles #japanesefoodinnyc #ramenlovers (at Hide Chan Ramen) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3m-z_blCJV/?igshid=4mn5ka8fu3w7

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#DishOurRecipe As sure as leaves fall from the trees, the Autumn seems to also be the season in which people seem to get busier. On busy workdays, putting together a good meal for the family table can be a task for many. This is when an Instant Pot Short Ribs recipe comes in handy. Click link in our profile for the full recipe. . #instantpotrecipe #easyrecipe #beefribs #easyweeknightfamilymeals #beefstew #asianinspiredbeef https://www.instagram.com/p/B3cFd93lAe-/?igshid=1jweb8aoucee0

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We’ve been to the Picasso museums in Barcelona, Paris, and Antibes. They are all beautiful and the collections vast. However, it’s this one in his hometown of Malaga (@museopicassomalaga) that best reflects the nascent stages of the artist who was to become Spain’s greatest import. * * * #DishOurMalaga #Malaga #museopicassomalaga #Picasso #visitspain #Andalucia #museum (at Museo Picasso Málaga) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwW4Gf2lsWC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w4b6fvwn13ot

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The spire that once stood on @NotreDamedeParis was a symbol of faith and also a symbol for “the city of light” itself. It may seem dim at the moment, but as a symbol of faith, I’m sure in some way, it will rise again. * * * #NotredameDeParis #notredame #cathedral #Paris #visitparis #France #Ourladyofparis #riseagain (at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUTjxRFfJ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=av1y9nsa2kjw