Category Archives: Food

SF REdux

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Nico

I miss San Francisco. That city was the perfect halfway point between my crazed Empire State of Mind and my Polynesian Paralysis. Here’s a short-list of the places I enjoyed: Food: Gracias Madre (organic Mex. Hollah at tha Horchata and … Continue reading →

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Saving the Ham for Portuguese Bean Soup

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Nico

“I know this sounds lame but do you have traditional Hawaiian food at Thanksgiving?” wrote a New York buddy of mine in a text message. “What?” I replied back. I knew what he meant. I chuckled. “You know…like the pork … Continue reading →

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Açai na tigela

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Nico

That’s Portuguese for “Açai in a bowl” or “Açai bowl” as it is fondly referred to here in Hawaii. I must admit that I am puzzled by this craze surrounding the simple act of pouring an açai smoothie in a … Continue reading →

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PREGAME: Electric Zoo 2010

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Nico

For electronic music fans, dreams do come true as Made Event’s ship-captains Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma dock on the shores of Randall’s Island, New York for a second year of Electric Zoo, Labor Day Weekend (9/4-9/5). With notes … Continue reading →

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In my hood: Floyd’s

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Nico

From the folks who brought you Union Hall comes another bocce-infused, bourbon-soaked booze joint located in Brooklyn Heights. Too lazy to make it out to the LES-esque Smith Street, I simply traipsed across the street and entered Floyd’s–a cozy nook … Continue reading →

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mi casa es su Casa Mono

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Nico

When all is right with the world, I dream in vivid hues of perfectly marbled meats, delicately stacked tapas, and relaxed yet refined decor. In other words, I dream in the House of Mono; Casa Mono to be exact. Perched … Continue reading →

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Once you go black…

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Nico

This is a quick shout to my new favorite friends: Black Sesame Seeds (NB: the actual food product, this is not a parody band) A more flavorful bunch compared to their bleachy counterparts, black sesame seed is the soft serve … Continue reading →

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In My Hood: Baked

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Nico

If Oprah says ‘jump,’ you jump. If Oprah says Baked makes the best brownies, well then you hightail it to Red Hook to confirm. On a wayward trip to IKEA, I detoured and stopped off at Baked. Walking up to … Continue reading →

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Soba So Good

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Nico

Waiting for a friend to arrive at Soba-ya tested my social mores. As each minuted passed by, trays and trays of tempura, soba, udon, sushi, and other delectables sauntered away from me. I silently bartered with myself, “Well….I could order … Continue reading →

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So you think you’re a foodie?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Nico

I’m always surprised by how many New Yorkers are self-proclaimed “foodies,” especially the chopstick-thin chicks who look like they might fill up on a thimble’s worth of broth. Saying you’re a “foodie” has become a euphemism for “I once trekked … Continue reading →

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