Ever wonder where I shop for all my recipe ingredients? While not technically a restaurant, Kalustyan’s is a true spice heaven in the middle of Murray Hill. Every time I go…
Food is prepared and served as a work of art at La Caleche. It’s a traditional French restaurant, but once again, the chef accommodated our family of vegetarians with an…
I absolutely love this vegetable-forward Italian restaurant in New York City’s bustling Flatiron district. Their farro salad has apples, arugula, pomegranate, goat cheese, pickled onions, and pistachio; and their toscana…
Landmarc Restaurant is a great place to grab a drink or quick meal in Midtown, which is not always known for its stellar dining options. I usually stop here before…
Run by the same people as downtown Jersey City hotspot The Archer, Low Fidelity is the newest newcomer to the up-and-coming Jersey City Heights neighborhood. Since they just opened, they…
Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, Magnolias is an omnivore’s heaven that’s willing to accommodate vegans like me. They put together an amazing vegan dish for me with authentic…
Warning: This little nougat heaven is not vegan-friendly, but worth trying if you’re a vegetarian and eat eggs. Maison du Nougat has over 50 varieties of nougat, and each one…
In the heart of the bustling Grove Street area of downtown Jersey City, Mathews is an excellent neighborhood spot serving new American cuisine and fun cocktails, including one with edible…
Before indulging in Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, I made a trip to Mission Taco across the street. The menu has lots…
Aix-en-Provence in the south of France has an abundance of great restaurants, even Michelin-starred ones! It’s always great to find a local spot that you can just walk right into…
Located near London’s Old City, the Ottolenghi Spitalfields Market location is tucked away in a quiet corner filled with adorable shops, bars, and other restaurants. The restaurant’s ambiance is dark…
Patina Restaurant Group has great Italian restaurants all across the country, but Panevino is an all-time family favorite. Its light and airy atmosphere, especially the gorgeous enclosed patio, makes it…
Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the entire world, and certainly one of the best in the United States, for many years running, Thomas Keller’s Per Se…
London may not always have been known for its amazing food options, but they have definitely been stepping it up over the last few years. Even traditional British eateries with…
The Upper East Side has a lot of hidden gems, and Pil Pil is at the very top of that list. A traditional Spanish tapas restaurant with a New York…
Tucked away in a quiet little ski run, Stafelalp has the best food on the Zermatt mountain, in my humble opinion. We always ask for a table in the main…
This newcomer to the Murray Hill neighborhood seems like a bit of an odd concept — an Australian cafe/diner — but at the end of the day, they do what good…
When you ask people from Naples and Milan where to get the best pizza in London, you listen to their recommendations. Santorè is an Italian gem amid London’s bustling Exmouth…
A true New York City staple, Sarabeth’s Park Avenue South location is a great lunch spot. They serve breakfast until 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, so you can get a yummy scrambled…
Sonoma favorite Scribe Winery does their wine tastings with food pairings in what they call their “Hacienda”, a gorgeous sight to behold that makes you really feel like you’re on…
A new Upper East Side gem in the old Fishtail spot, Tavern62 by David Burke is a beautiful restaurant with a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. While the menu is still…
While this cocktail bar certainly caters to the carnivore crowd, one of the vegetarian options on the menu of The Archer is absolutely delicious: Forest Mushroom Spätzle. Their take on…
Brand new to the up-and-coming Jersey City Heights neighborhood, The Cliff is an adorable little vegetarian cafe and restaurant. Almost all of their menu items are available as vegan dishes…
A European brasserie with German, Austrian, and Hungarian influences, The Delaunay feels exactly like the type of place where Mad Men characters would enjoy a few afternoon martinis. They have…