Buvette is a French word meaning refreshment stall, cafe or bar, and the West Village restaurant of the same name has become a sanctuary for francophile New Yorkers over the last few years. The trendy hole-in-the-wall is open for service all day, and is popular for its morning coffee and croissants, afternoon cocktails, uncomplicated suppers,…
Sandwich of the Month: Beer-braised pulled beef
I started this Sandwich of the Month series without much vision. All I knew was that I freakin’ love sandwiches and eat them all the time when I’m out, but rarely made impressive ones at home. With the first couple of recipes, I took the safer route and used cooking techniques that I already felt…
Sandwich of the Month: Grilled skirt steak, caramelized onion & blue cheese
Filet mignon may get more love in rap songs, but if you learn to properly handle its tougher cousin the skirt steak, you’ll never have to spend more than ten bucks for a mouthwatering piece of beef again. This steak recipe is ah-mazing; after marinating, coming to room temperature, quickly grilling, and resting before being…
Sandwich of the Month: Bacon and mushroom grilled cheese
Growing up is hard, but I’m glad that we do. A few summers ago, I went to Otto - Mario Batali’s renown pizzeria enoteca - with my friend Michelle. The thin-crust pizza that we tasted had slices of prosciutto, a heap of arugula and a drizzle of olive oil on top. It was not the…
Introducing the Sandwich of the Month series with a classic - pulled pork!
Lately, I’ve been trying to think of ways to enhance my blog content. I want to challenge myself - to broaden my cooking horizons, if you will - and I want you, my readers, to have something to look forward to. (Way back when, I had a short stint with soups but quickly grew sick…