For years itâs been said that you canât get good Mexican food in New York. As a girl who grew up on Tex-Mex and Mexican food in Texas, I admit that it can be a&hellip
Food & Cocktails
Witchcraft Cocktails: Tequila For Wicked Margaritas
Cinco de Mayo is a day filled with margaritas and a whole lot of good Mexican grub. While margaritas are a big deal on the day, they should be a cocktail of choice all the&hellip
Ortzi In NYC: The Spanish Gin & Tonic Experience
I was invited to preview the new gin and tonic cocktails by Jose Graces at, Ortzi, his Basque-inspired restaurant at the LUMA Hotel Times Square. The restaurant is in the heart of Times Square and&hellip
The Culinary Courtesan Podcast: Knappogue & Red Spot Whiskey
Last week I got to spend some quality time with Irish Whiskey due to Saint Patrick’s Day and all. I have to admit I was very impressed with the whiskey that I for got to&hellip
Kitchen Magick: Oreo Truffles
Oreos is the worldâs best selling cookie and is available in 100 countries. The  sandwich cookie has been around since 1912. You will find that the English call Oreos a biscuit instead of a cookie&hellip
HĂ€agen-Dazs Vanilla Bean Truffle Ice Cream
So my ice cream bae has finally dropped their boozy ice cream line in the US. There are five pints to choose from. I’m getting in the Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle and pairing with a&hellip
The Culinary Courtesan Podcast: My Greek Family Table
Iâve put my podcast through a little revamp and reboot. Formally known as âThe Pompette Podcastâ it’s now âThe Culinary Courtesanâ. Iâll be coming at you with lifestyle, food, wine, and spirits. Tune in for&hellip
Gaea Extra Olive Oil
As you know I love cooking on Sunday. I’m busting out a cookbook and making Greek food. Making the Mykonean Carmelized Onion Filo Parcels. đ Yummy! And it was @maria_benardis who really turned me onto Greek olive&hellip
Art Of Plating: Pa Pa Thai In New York City
My weeks can be real busy, so I love getting take-out on Friday nights. I recently tried the art of plating for the first time with some grub from Pa Pa Thai. Not that I&hellip
Enjoy National Chocolate Cake Day With A Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake
Where the chocolate cake people at? Itâs time to celebrate the best cake of all, because itâs âNational Chocolate Cake Dayâ.The first chocolate cake was baked in 1765 and been going strong ever since.&hellip
Celebrate National Mocktail Week January 13-19, 2019
By now youâve probably heard of âdry Januaryâalso known as people trying to get it back together after consuming their fair share of booze during the holidays. I know Iâm guilty. Let’s just say that&hellip
Libations Holiday Guide For 2018
 Itâs that time of year again…holiday season. Time to think about a thoughtful gift for those near and dear. If your cha-ching is on point, maybe you can spend a few more coins on&hellip
CMX CineBistro Has Arrived In NYC
Going to the movies has been a big thing for as long as anyone can remember. However, for a while going to the movies wasnât fun. The cost went way up and the food was âmehâ,&hellip
Uberkate: Bring On The Bling Of The Cocktail Ring
Cocktail rings use to be a womanâs first bling. The rings made their first appearance during the days of Prohibition. Women were âsisters doing it for themselvesâ because they were finally making their own money.&hellip
