Food + Drink
In celebration of all things gustatory.
New York City’s Best Steakhouses
The custom of visiting steakhouses began in the 19th century, when people decided to start gathering at local steakhouses for great food, drinks, and conversations. NYC is critically acclaimed for its incredible variety of steakhouses, but there are also some lackluster ones. To make sure you're visiting the best of the best, we have created this list of some of the best of the best steakhouses NYC has to offer.
By Julie Barnes7 years ago in Feast
Best Diners in New Jersey
The best diners in New Jersey provide endless amounts of entertainment for patrons of all ages. If you are under the age of twenty-one, it’s one of the few things you can do after 9:00 PM, and if you’re over twenty-one, it’s one the best things you can do to end a night of partying. Families in New Jersey are often seen at diners enjoying a nice breakfast or lunch, while teenagers and young adults can often be found enjoying a late night breakfast or dinner. Many diners in New Jersey also offer specials for our senior citizens, so that they can have a great meal at a great price.
By Addison Lewis7 years ago in Feast
Learning to Enjoy Wine
Wine takes on a delicate, sensual character the moment the bottle is uncorked, and if you have a sharp sense of taste and smell, it will help you become a good judge. In time, you will find out how certain foods can distort the taste of wine while others blend together perfectly.
By Grace Tyler7 years ago in Proof
Pizza and Wine Pairings
The most popular example of Neapolitan cooking transported to America is the pizza. Pizza connoisseurs, like hamburger infatuates, swear by their favorite street stands or pizza palaces. And like hamburgers, street pizza can be luscious, soulless, and utterly nauseating. Nevertheless, pizza is a staple in American culture, as patriotic as baseball and apple pie. Across the country, there are varieties of the dish, cities and states that claim “Ours is the best,” restaurants that specialize only in pizza and the likes of, and people who have revolutionized the industry with cauliflower crusts and the like.
By Lindsay Parks7 years ago in Feast
Must Have Breakfast Cookbooks
Breakfast cookbooks are not the most popular kind of cookbook. This makes sense, as when you wake up in the morning the last thing you usually want to do is create something elaborate in the kitchen before you have to head to work. However, there are plenty of breakfast recipes that you can master and be ready to start first thing when your alarm starts blaring. Not only is this a great way to surprise your loved ones on the weekend, but it is also a great way to make every morning just a bit better in your day-to-day life. In order to do this you’re going to need some breakfast cookbooks though, so check out this list of must have breakfast cookbooks!
By Armando Carrera7 years ago in Feast
Whiskey: A Guide and History
Long before the Bloody Mary, the Screwdriver, the Martini, the Margarita, and the Daiquiri appeared on the scene, alcohol lovers were drinking Mint Juleps, Sazeracs, Old Fashioneds, and Manhattans—all of which shared one common ingredient: whiskey. Even today, when so many new cocktails are based on vodka, rum, or tequila, such classics as the Whiskey Sour are shaken and poured from coast to coast. Whiskey remains a constant favorite.
By Lynne Shumaker7 years ago in Proof