Little Poland in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Right next door to the hipster, too-cool-for-school Brooklyn area of Williamsburg, is Greenpoint which, in contrast, is known for its rich Polish culture and community. This North Brooklyn neighborhood is home to the second largest concentration of Polish immigrants in the U.S., making it the perfect place to not only buff up on my cultural history, but also find the best pierogi…

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NYC Spotlight: Peter Lugar Steakhouse

I am a carnivore. And as a carnivore I strongly recommend that if you’re in the mood for a classic, no frills steak of epic proportions, that you come here. To The Peter Lugar Steakhouse. This restaurant has a long standing reputation as the place to go for legendary steaks– the Porterhouse to be exact. Established in 1887, it’s not a surprise that…

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NYC Spotlight: Minnetta Tavern

I should clarify by what I mean as “the best burger ever” because I normally don’t go around ordering $28 burgers. When it comes to your everyday burger, Shake Shack is where it’s at. Sorry in-n-out. But I mean have you tried the Shack Stack? I absolutely love the animal style cheeseburger when I’m in California, but I would take…

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Hearty Veggie Beef Stew

Beef stew is super filling, savory and sooo easy to make! Here’s my recipe/ guide on how to make a delicious stew- one that makes it seem like you slaved away in the kitchen- but really just chopped a bunch of stuff up, sprinkled in some seasonings, threw it in a pot and let the magic work itself. My methods are…

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