Here’s a little marketing tip for you… If you name your business Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, I will visit it based on that name alone. So when we had a couple hours to explore the East Village neighbourhood of New York, Robyn, Shana, and I knew we had to check this place out. It turns out […]

Probably the most famous Deli anywhere, Katz Deli has been on my list of New York “must try’s” for years. Thankfully, I got to cross it off my to-do list recently. When you go inside, you’re given a small ticket. Do not lose this ticket. It’s used to track your order, and you MUST present […]

A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without checking out at least a couple restaurants from the Food Networks platoon of celebrity chefs, would it? I decided on Chopped judge Aaron Sanchez‘ Centrico, in Tribeca. The whole menu sounded delicious, so choosing a few dishes was difficult. We started with guacamole with fresh tortilla […]

Last time Robyn and I were in New York we went to a Yankees game in what was then the brand new Yankee Stadium. One of the highlights for me was the Philly Cheesesteak from Carl’s Steaks that I got there. I was anxious to try it again and see if it as good as […]

Whenever I holiday in the U.S.A., I get excited for one type of cuisine in particular…. BBQ. At home in Edmonton, BBQ is one of the very few things that we do not copy well. Delicious, authentic Indian food? Sure, we’ve got it. South east Asian delights? No problem. The best in real Mexican favourites? […]