That’s right, I’m taking credit for re-re-arrival of the Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Here’s why: I have never stopped ordering it. I still remember that frightful afternoon years ago when I learned that the Cheesy Gordita Crunch (CGC) was going to be discontinued from the Taco Bell menu. Why, I thought, would they end the reign [...]
The best sandwich in New York City is from City Sub, on Bergen st. between 5th and 6th aves. Yes, that is in Brooklyn, and if you want to eat there you better get there early. Fortunately for me, the walk takes 5 minutes and I can eat the divine while I wait for my [...]
If you find yourself starving and in the West Village, head over to The Original Sandwich Shoppe on Greenwich ave and 7th for an amazing lunch. Randy, a good friend and fellow designer, took me there toting that it was the best sandwich ever. He was right at the time. The roasted turkey sandwich will [...]
A hometown favorite of anyone who grew up in the Rochester area has to be the trash plate. It is truly one of a kind and packs a huge portion of food. Meat sauce loaded on two cheeseburgers with heaping piles of mac salad and home fries underneath create the staple of late night eats. [...]
I had lunch with my good friend Randy last week at Chelsea Market, and discovered the amazingness that are the Kettle brand Honey Dijon chips. I’m no stranger to their other flavors, New York Cheddar is one of my favorite chips to complement my sandwich of the day, but I couldn’t believe how delicious these [...]
Like any smart consumer, I join company clubs and apply for discount cards to save money. Some are obviously better then others, and yesterday I thought Au Bon Pain was one of them when I received an email for a free smoothie after 2pm. No purchase necessary. Why 2pm who knows. All I had to [...]
Every day I see these cute little Blondie brownie bars at the check-out counter at my favorite deli, and I think to myself, “Is today the day that I go for a blondie?” Maybe the catchy slogans finally got to me or maybe it was the lack of sleep coupled with my less then adequate [...]
If you have ever been to a catered meeting or a conference you know there are different calibers of desserts. I find this especially true in the academic world, where there is always that plate of desserts at the end of the table where you’ll find the same selection of cookies and a variety of [...]