Danishes to Drool Over

I am very fond of Danishes. Not the kind that are baked nowadays, but the ones I had as child living in Copenhagen. I can almost taste one now. So it was with great interest that I read about Claus Meyer's pop-up store at Margot Patisserie in Williamsburg. I went on an expedition to sample it again. This Danish is fine. but alas not as ethereal on the ones I enjoyed immensely many moons ago. .Claus Meyer has since then opened the Great Northern Deli where not only his Danishes, but other Scandinavian baked goods are there for all to eat.

En Vacances

Madame Marigot est alle en vacances a l'Orient et en Europe jusqua mi-aout.

A Hunger for Pad Thai

Mad Square Eats comes around twice a year with all kinds of foods, some tried and tested, or new ones that pull at your purse strings to enjoy on your own or with friends. Bangkok B.A.R. serves a pad Thai that is nothing short of perfection. One may ask how can a simple bowl of stir fried rice noodles mixed with a melange of sauces, sliced chicken, and vegetables taste so scrumptious? Each bite is luscious with the right amount of red pepper sprinkled on top. The chef is entirely to blame and if I could, I would hire him to make it for me once a week. With a sticker shock price of $12, it is expensive but worth every heavenly bite. Share? Not likely. Get your own!

Orgasmic Popsicles

ABC Cocina is a haven of edible delights with a cuisine so luscious that memories are etched from the first visit. When dessert comes around, make a beeline for the popsicles. Current flavors consist of strawberry shortcake, kiwi-citrus, and chocolate coconut. Wrapped delicately with gold ties, each flavored ice looks like a gift from a lover that yearns to be unwrapped gently before taking that first bite. The flavors will entrance and moans will emit from your throat, eyes will flutter, and then when you have recovered from this sensation, you will take the next bite.

Nibbling on a Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Lazying on a Sunday afternoon nibbling on a Canadian bar of bespoke chocolate aptly named "Oh Mama!" from the Hummingbird Chocolate Maker. 70% dark with creamy buttery notes....what more does one need?

Celebrate at Beaubourg

The taxes have been done. Those of you who got a tidy refund, it may be time to celebrate. Where? Head on down to Brookfield Place's Le District, the "Paris" of New York City where Beauboug is located. Classically French, this menu will tempt you with escargots, Tornedos Rossini, and frog's legs. Remember that this is a celebration and not a gala all-out break-the-bank fiesta. The succulent steak frites hits all the right notes with a rich meaty flavor and just the right touch of caramelized fat around the edges that will make your mouth swoon. A mound of crisp yet tender French fries and a blade or two of salad greens rounds out this stunning dish. A glass of rose champagne or rich Burgundy elevates the meal to a higher plane. Shall we make a reservation?

Morceau de Chocolat

Many times a week all I want is a piece of pure dark chocolate. What do I choose? Royce Chocolate from Japan. Boxes containing individually wrapped pieces of dark or extra bitter chocolate melt in my mouth and bring happiness to my whole being. With locations on Madison Avenue and on Bleeker Street, a box containing Venezuelan or Ghanaian chocolate is reasonable and even if you eat just one piece a day, it will last you forty days! Now isn't this delightful?