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Burger & Barrel – New York

3 Sep

he8: Perfect day… Glass of wine, about to rain, and grease dripping from all 10 of she8’s fingers.

she8:  Nothing like splitting the best burger with your boy.

we8:  CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS (ancho chile bbq) & B&B CLASSIC (lettuce,tomato,pickles,american cheese,special sauce).

http://www.burgerandbarrel.com

Exchange Alley – New York

3 Sep

he8: This just may be our new village haunt. Cool, easy with just enough Big Easy.

she8: Speakeasies and tattoos are nothing new to the East Village, but Gerard’s gift served up an evening I wouldn’t exchange for anything. Well, maybe for another French Connection cocktail! (Sparkling Rose, Almond, Blood Orange)

we8:  Smoked Whitefish with caraway crackers, Sishito Peppers with pickled watermelon, Avocado/Grapefruit/Chorizo Oil, Roasted chicken (natural reduction with salted lime, chorizo kale), Tomatoes/stone fruit/kunik cheese.

http://exchangealleynyc.com

Rao’s – New York City

9 Aug

he8:  “Take the gun. Leave the cannoli.”

she8: Holy Meatballs… That’s Kiera Knightley.

we8: Artichoke, Baked Clams, Fried Mozzeralla, Orecchiette with spicy sausage & broccoli rabe, Meatballs, Chicken Marsala, Prosciutto & Peas, Cheesecake, and Coffee ice cream.

http://www.raos.com/raos-restaurant-new-york.aspx 

   

Penny Cluse Cafe – Vermont

13 Jul

he8: N/A

she8: After hanging out with my baby bro for a week in Burlington… the sandwich name matched my mood! 

we8: Broccoli Meltdown (grilled Orb Weaver Cheese with broccoli & cherry pepper relish on wheat, rye, sourdough or raisin bread)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunset Beach – Shelter Island, NY

7 Jul

he8: Perfect food. Stunning sunset. And she8 shadows it all.

she8: French beach side restaurant. Full bellies of fish. Sunset with he8. Completely fulfilled.

we8: Moules à-la-Plancha (méditerranéen mussels, cracked pepper, beurre fondue),  Loup de Mer (lemon, thym), Grilled Octopus, Tuna Tartare.

http://www.sunsetbeachli.com/restaurant.html

Southampton Social Club – NY

6 Jul

he8: she8 said we had to be independent this week… so why is she eating all my mussels?

she8: Our table of eight definitely put the social in this social club. When you’re surrounded by great people… that’s all that truly matters.

we8: Pan Seared Striped Bass Provencale (organic red quinoa& roasted local asparagus), Classic Caesar, Prince Edward Island Mussels (saffron shallot & garlic white wine broth, toasted baguette), Braised Short Rib Sliders (roasted strawberry barbecue sauce, cole slaw, toasted brioche buns, gherkins).

http://www.southamptonsocialclub.com/


Ecco – Atlanta

24 Jun

he8: With a bar like this… there is no reason to ever sit in the restaurant. With a bar like… there is no reason to ever sit in the restaurant.

she8:  You make me laugh he8… #echo

we8: Piquillo peppers (stuffed with braised beef), Piri piri squid (Castelvetrano olive puree, sunny side egg, cilantro),  Heirloom summer squash (with mint, soffrito), Fire Roasted French white asparagus, Mixed lettuces (radish, almonds, tarragon-mustard vinaigrette).

http://www.ecco-atlanta.com/


Hotel Chantelle – NYC

24 Jun

he8:  Outdoor atmosphere, going from day to night, at the same pace that she8 goes through sparkling Rose.

she8:  Seriously… sweetbreads? No thanks sweet cheeks. Now I don’t have to share my watermelon & mint salad! Every bite was heaven.

we8:  Pan Seared Diver Scallops (chanterelle mushrooms, English pea puree, crispy pancetta, pickled ramps), Beef  Sliders (aged white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon & chipotle ketchup served on a pretzel-glazed brioche bun), Organic Green Salad (bibb lettuce, watercress, wild arugula, fennel, haricot vert, lemon dressing), Watermelon Salad (watermelon, mint, cucumber, tomato, toasted pine nuts, ricotta cheese), Veal Sweetbreads (heirloom tomato and marrow fondue).

http://hotelchantelle.com/


Sylvia’s – Harlem, NYC

17 Jun

he8:  Only gospel can make soul food better.  By the way, can a soul get clogged arteries?

she8:  This was my first fried chicken & waffle experience. However, I have no excuse for the cake. That Sunday was one big sin.

we8: Biscuits, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Barbecue Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Yams, and Red Velvet Cake.

http://www.sylviasrestaurant.com/



Bubby’s Tribeca – New York City

17 Jun

he8:  Could be the quietest breakfast I ever had. Someone lost their voice!

she8:  …

we8:  Cheese grits, Oatmeal, and Matzo Ball soup.

http://bubbys.com/bubbys-tribeca/