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Great Hot Dog Debate: Swanky Franks

Tery Spataro — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:45:02 -0500

There is a debate going on on Daily Eats about favorite hot dogs. The other morning I was going through CT and stopped at Swanky Franks. Here's what I think about Swanky Franks. What's your favorite hot dog joint? Swanky Franks 1050 Post Rd E Westport, CT 06880 (203) 226-5355‎

Where do you hulu?

Tery Spataro — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:17:33 -0500

Yeah that’s right I hulu too. I hulu while I’m cooking, but I’m not watching cooking shows I usually watch sci-fi. According to some researchers women don’t usually watching sci-fi…yeah right. Here's a list of my favorite sci-fi on hulu: Firefly – why did they ever cancel the series when it was on tv? Battlestar Galactica – finally! A sci-fi show with guts Total Recall 2070 – which is really so

City of Lights by Melika Dannese Lux

Tery Spataro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:20:24 -0500

I had the pleasure of reading Melika Dannese Lux's first novel "City of Lights, the trial and triumphs of Ilyse Charpentier". City of Lights is a lovely novel set in 1800's Paris. Ilyse Charpentier, the heroine, is a beautiful young diva of Parisian cabaret. She shows us what it is to have courage to make change and sacrifice no matter how painful. This refreshing first novel by Melika Dannese

Jani Chinese & Japanese Cuisine

Tery Spataro — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:22:51 -0500

Jani is a Chinese and Japanese restaurant with themed interior. Jani is located in Milford, CT. I had the pleasure of dining there with Joyce and Elaine. The food nice not overwhelming with spice as some Chinese restaurants tend to be. I enjoyed the chicken with hoisin sauce and beef scallions with wraps. We tried the cold sesame noodles. I am spoiled by my humble beginnings; when I was a kid

Real Simple Roasted Fennel Onion and Salmon

Tery Spataro — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:18:11 -0500

Real Simple's recipe for Roasted Fennel Red Onion and Salmon. I ordered all the ingredients from Fresh Direct. This recipe is no hassle and easy to make and tastes delicious. Prep takes about 10 minutes. Roast vegetables for 20 minutes. Bake the salmon for about 10-12 minutes. This yummy recipe is about 395 calories. I fell in love with fennel after making this. I never realized fennel is so

Let Her Eat Chocolate Cake!

Tery Spataro — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:42:58 -0500

I went to Market Café for the first time. I read about the quality of food from this Hell’s Kitchen eatery. I also heard about the service. Despite the pros and cons I wanted to experience this for myself, this is my neighborhood after all. First Market Café is all about the food and the food is awesome. I had the fresh fish of the day which was Tilapia with golden potatoes and green beans. It

Spring on Park

Tery Spataro — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:16:21 -0500

Surprise and delight at the detail of all things spring. This is a restaurant that not only believes in sensory experience but provides a seasonal twist. This is a smart fresh concept and I love it. From the awning at the entrance to the hallway bar nook your senses are engrossed in all things spring. The menu is the season. It was Wednesday evening I went Park Avenue Spring with Elaine Paque.

Meet Jacqueline Lead-Barista R/GA Coffee Bar & Lounge

Tery Spataro — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:15:03 -0500

R/GA's Lead Barista Jacqueline take us on a tour of the R/GA Coffee Bar and Lounge. The place for a cup of great coffee, conversation, comfort or laugh.

The Flip Camcorder / Bill Sobel

Tery Spataro — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:02:53 -0500

The Flip Movement is under way. I never would have thought I would have influence on a brand. When Caryn Rose told me about The Flip video I thought wow what an easy way to do vloging. No messy wires no complexities. I quickly ordered mine from Target. Now about an year later and after meeting Bill Sobel at Social Media Club meeting that Howard Greestein put together for Craig Newmark here is

Food Fight

Tery Spataro — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:49:22 -0500

This is the best adaptation of a food fight I've ever seen! Created by TouristPictures on YouTube. After watching this I don't think I'll be eating hamburger again.

Park Avenue Bistro Hosts Food Blogger’s Dinner

Tery Spataro — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:51:13 -0500

It was a lovely evening with hosts Tim Brown, owner and eventeur of Park Avenue Bistro and Nancy Swiezy, personal relations and 1st generation internet entrepreneur. Executive Chef, Gonzalo Compos cooked up a delicious feast for New York’s most famous food bloggers. The evening started with puff pastry with caramelized onions and sardines with fresh basil, mini taco of tuna tartar tartar with

It's Easter - a Time for Rebirth and new beginnings

Tery Spataro — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:52:37 -0500

Aha rebirth I know what that’s all about. There was a time when I looked forward to Easter – mom’s Easter dinner was always so delicious. We would have ham, mashed potatoes, antipasto, Easter bread, ricotta cake with little slices of sausage. All the chocolate bunnies you could eat and more. The candy would last for weeks and weeks. There was a time when we all looked forward to that time. But

What do you eat when you have the winter blues?

Tery Spataro — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:31:12 -0500

Lately the winter blues have me down. I feel unmotivated and uninspired. Right now I'm staring into a big mug of coffee and looking for a sign in the stream as it whirls around. If only coffee talk. Maybe tea leaves have the response I'm looking for. What I'm really looking for is purpose, isn't that what we are all craving? Beside dark rich chocolate now that's a cure for the winter blues. I

Daily Eats Lunchbox - Swich - Pressed Sandwich

Tery Spataro — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:52:19 -0500

Swich is a cool concept and greater interior. This on par with Smac. I had the Thanksgiving Every Day. Though a little too bready I like the taste. It was turkey, cranberry, homestuffing on homemade peacan bread. Swich 104 Eight Avenue, Between 15 and 16th Streets New York, NY 10011 212-488-4800

Lunch at Le Cirque

bt — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:32:09 -0600

I went to Le Cirque for lunch on my own last summer and just found this scribble while cleaning out some papers. Thought I'd share: "At Le Cirque--feeling a bit strange, and not only because the only other customers here are two old and balding men. The guy playing the saxophone is supposed to be 'cool', I guess, but waaay to cheesy to actually be cool. Nothing particularly creative here so far,

Are you a fan of Cheesey dishes? S'Mac's for you

Tery Spataro — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:16:00 -0600

Ok I'm packing, no I'm not leaving NYC I'm just moving west. There hasn't been a lot of time for me to room NYC doing videos for Daily Eats. For mealtime I've been relaying on delivery.com and discovered S'Mac - oh yeah. The first time I ordered from S'Mac I had the the Goat cheese, spinach, kalamata olives and roasted garlic with whole grain pasta. Oh yummy cheesey heaven! The spinach balance

Eastside vs. Westside Dining Experiences

Tery Spataro — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:11:29 -0600

I lived on the extreme outskirts of Manhattan. Living all the way over on east side close to FDR and living all the over on west side close to Hudson River Drive there is a difference in attitudes. Is there a different in culinary delights? Some of us living in Manhattan have strong opinions of east verses west side. East is perceived at the old, stodgy and conservative. West is (was) gritty,

Sake! and Teppanyaki

Rebecca Plantz — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:57:00 -0600

Video 1: Introduction by our server Chris McLovin and review by the group! Video 2: Watch the chef work on the grill. Looking for a great venue for a birthday dinner? Try Benihana in Chandler AZ for teppanyaki. For the past 10 years, my best friends and I have celebrated our individual birthdays with dinner out. And nearly once a year, one of us chooses a hibachi restaurant. We seem to have

Don't forgot to Make Hoppin John!

Tery Spataro — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:40:24 -0600

Just a reminder of how here's Courtney Pulitzer's Hoppin John recipe.

A Very Happy 2008! my New Year's Resolution

Tery Spataro — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:21:35 -0600

With no regrets I let go of 2007 and happily ring in 2008. 2007, was an amazing year for me I found my way back home after being away for 2 years. And now I'm finally home well almost home. In a month or two I'll be back in my old neighborhood where the best eats of NYC can be found. 2007 was the year to get reaquianted with culinary delights the city has to offer as well as with good friends.

Daily Eats: 2007 in Review

Tery Spataro — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:50:59 -0600

2007 was all about the dish. Daily Eats dished up some delicious and delightful eats. Thanks everyone for make 2007 wonderful and there's lots of Daily Eats to explore for 2008! Happy Holidays! tags: Daily Eats, tery spataro

It was the week before Christmas

Tery Spataro — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:31:44 -0600

Sometimes a pre-christmas is the best way to go. Spataro's pre-christmas at Maggiano's Little Italy in Scottsdale, AZ. Tom wasn't able to join us. The Spataros Wish you a Happy Holiday!

Taneko Japanese Tavern Scottsdale AZ

Tery Spataro — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:36:02 -0600

Taneko Japanese Tavern in Scottsdale AZ. I had dinner with Maria Radloff and Laurel Petriello. We loved the warm chocolate cake. The special taneko california roll is yummy. The tofu appetizer is great. Its a good place to go for appetizers and cocktails.

Mendy's Deli a review from Tony Spataro

Tery Spataro — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:00:07 -0600

My parents were visiting New York and insisted upon dining at Mendy's Deli. Here's their review of this traditional Kosher deli. Mendy's Deli Located: 61 E 34 St at Madison Avenue, New York, New York Phone: 212-576-1010

Bye Bye, Pumpkin Latte

bt — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:33:58 -0600

A little rant: I hate pumpkin lattes. And for the past 2 months, they were everywhere!! I think pumpkins are great, but there's something entirely unpleasant when it's made into coffee form. It's usually not even a pumpkin flavor, but something cinnamon syrup-y. Thankfully, mass marketing tells us that after Thanksgiving, autumn is over and it's now time for winter themed drinks. Welcome,