I have reservations at The Cub Room restaurant in New York City tonight.

For restaurant week, the menu choices are:
Appetizer:

MYSTIC SALAD BABY ARUGULA/ BIBB LETTUCE/ RADISH/ SHAVED FENNEL/ CHERRY TOMATOES CROSTINI/ YUZU VINAIGRETTE

CHICKEN COCONUT GALANGAL SOUP MUSHROOM/ YELLOW SQUASH/ ZUCCHINI/ CHOPPED CILANTRO

GRILLED SEA SCALLOP ON SKEWER FRISÉE SHAVED CARROT SALAD/ CHOPPED CHIVES / TAMARIND CRANBERRY SAUCE

Entrée

GRILLED [...]

The Wine Expo will be making it’s way to New York this March. With over 600 wines to sample from over 150 wine makers, you should be able to find at least one that suits you. You will also have the opportunity to speak directly with wine makers and even pick up a [...]

…and today’s secret ingredient is…well, you already know. This is just for dramatic effect. Cue music!
I ran across an article on MSNBC.com about Iron Chef America. It spoke about how the contestants are given an idea of what the secret ingredient will be during the day of competition. Peter Kelly, who defeated Iron Chef Bobby [...]

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The Gothamist published an article about double dipping. Remember that Seinfeld episode where George double dips his chip at a party?  It seems that you should think twice before you double dip that chip. Microbiologist Prof. Paul L. Dawsonk says, “Before you have some dip at a party, look around and ask yourself, would I [...]

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Our fellow blogger, Kevin, is headed to Malaysia today for two weeks of food and fun.   Kevin will be keeping us up to date on his vacation meals and food experiences.  He is sure to make us envious from his food posts.  Have a safe trip and bring some food back for us!

Who would have thought that you could get brownies that are not only Fat Free but all natural? Certainly not this blogger here!
Wonderfully gooey and rich - you never would have guessed these deliciously satisfying brownies were of the fat free variety. What’s more is that you can make them by the pan full in [...]

 
 My coworker was lucky enough to get the piece of cake with the baby doll.  The baby doll represents baby Christ.  Whoever gets the baby doll is said to have good luck and prosperity for the rest of the year, and is also responsible for purchasing next year’s King Cake.  I had no idea the doll [...]

I went to Ride Snowboard’s website today to check out some gear and this splash page came up. It made me hungry.  Do I see mash potatoes and gravy over crinkle cut fries under the Canada link?  Oh those crazy Canadians!

My friend brought me back a jar of Airborne brand Manuka honey from her New Zealand Trip.  This ain’t no honey bear honey.  It has been touted to hold powerful medicinal properties like fighting common cold symptoms, psoriasis, ulcers, burns, and so much more.  It also tastes mighty good. 

If you have lots of fixed expenses such as rent and credit card payments like I do, you can still eat great on a tight budget. My cooking style is simple and healthy, and I like to use as little ingredients as possible.

This is my Grilled Mahi Mahi over Multi-grain Spaghetti with a side [...]