Monthly Archives: March 2016

Event Review: Coffee and Tea Festival NYC (Brooklyn), March 19-20, 2016

Disclaimer: In exchange for an event review, I was offered one entry ticket. The 11th annual Coffee and Tea Festival NYC occurred at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York from March 19-20.  Unlike some previous shows that … Continue reading

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Product Review: SuperSeedz Pumpkin Seeds

Back at the GFAF (gluten-free allergen-friendly) expo in Southern California last month, the folks over at SuperSeedz, a Connecticut-based pumpkin seed seller, were quite eager for me to try their vegan snacks. I’m still not quite sure why any company would … Continue reading

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Event Review: Brisket King NYC (Brooklyn) 2016

Disclaimer: In exchange for an event review, I was offered one entry ticket. On March 16th, Sanders Studios (525 Waverly Ave) near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York lent its real estate to the 5th annual Brisket King NYC.  … Continue reading

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Event Preview: Brisket King NYC (Brooklyn) 2016

This March 16th, Sanders Studios (525 Waverly Ave) near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York lends its real estate to the 5th annual Brisket King NYC event.  This year, the emphasis is on bbq influenced by the Southern US, … Continue reading

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Event Review: Fare Plate NYC – Celebration of Irish Food and Drink, 12 March 2016

Disclaimer: In exchange for review of this event, I was offered one ticket. Fáilte (faal-chuh)!  That’s how you say “welcome” in Gaelic…or at least, that’s how you write it. This past Saturday, March 12th on the rooftop of Manhattan‘s Refinery … Continue reading

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“Japan Week” New York, March 10-12, 2016

In which culture does a week last only three days?  Whereas I currently don’t have a good – or sarcastic – response to that question, I will confess that it’s a treat whenever the annual Japan Week rolls into Grand … Continue reading

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Preview: Fare Plate NYC – Celebration of Irish Food and Drink, 12 March 2016

What do you think of when someone asks you about Irish cuisine?  Potatoes?  From Latin America.  Whiskey?  These days, that’s Japan.  Soda bread?  Ulysses?  You could use a lesson or two… This Saturday, March 12th from 4-8pm, the Refinery Hotel … Continue reading

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Event Review: The International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York

Disclaimer: In exchange for a review of this event, I was offered a press pass.  Many photos attached. The 2016 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York, held at Manhattan‘s Javits Center from March 6-8, highlighted various food suppliers and … Continue reading

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One Night, One Meal: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

One night, one meal might be a good name for a (recurring blog) series, but until I can rediscover where most of my photos went, it’ll serve as a reminder to me and everyone else to periodically back up our … Continue reading

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My Favorite Aspect of Eating Mexican Food in California?

The condiments bar.

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