Category Archives: Kosher Restaurants
Another Feast at Pardes
Posted on 6th of August, 2012 by Lévana
Another sampling dinner at Pardes Restaurant: I succumbed to the idea yet again, tightening my belt all of that day in prevision for what treats were in store for us. The only thing better than reading and drooling about this menu is actually eating it. I went last week with...
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Filed under: Chef Moshe Wendel, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Restaurants, Nobo Teaneck, Pardes Restaurant, Stories
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: A La Francaise
Posted on 11th of January, 2012 by Lévana
Due to the overwhelming response we had for this menu, we are repeating it all over again, so those of you who couldn’t register to our sold-out demo get another chance! Stay home with some French Classics, a good bottle of wine and some baguette: What could possibly beat this...
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Filed under: French Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Food, Kosher Restaurants, Recipes, Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen
A Date at Wolf and Lamb Restaurant
Posted on 6th of January, 2012 by Lévana
I am guilty, in my typical reverse-chic way, when it comes to serious dining out, of hardly ever considering any of the midtown New York restaurants, preferring the more intriguing adventure of being surprised by some talented young up-and-coming chefs who showcase their creations at some affordable distance from the...
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Filed under: Kosher Restaurants, New York Kosher Restaurant, Stories, Wold and Lamb Restaurant
Pardes Tasting Menu: A Multi-Dish Multi-Level Feast
Posted on 30th of October, 2011 by Lévana
Chef Moshe Wendel of Pardes Restaurant looks, sounds and cooks like a force of nature. I was there last Sunday with my friends Larisa and Gene, and their precious daughter Chasya, and rather than order specific dishes, we willingly submitted to Chef Moshe’s magic and ordered a complete tasting menu,...
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Filed under: Chef Moshe Wendel, Kosher Food, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Restaurants, Pardes Restaurant
Going to Nobo Teaneck soon? Do not order: Trust Chef Josh!
Posted on 7th of October, 2011 by Lévana
Once in a while when I know the restaurant is great, and the chef perfectly knowledgeable and perfectly at home with his creations, I call the restaurant and tell the chef, make us what you like. I do give him some guidelines, such as, no frying; no starches as main...
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Filed under: Chef Josh Massin, Kosher Restaurants, NoBo Restaurant, Nobo Teaneck, Sous Vide, Stories
Eating Out: Good Example of Bad Service
Posted on 5th of August, 2011 by Lévana
What my order most decidedly didn’t look like! The other day I and a couple ladies I was meeting to discuss a cookbook project had dinner at a restaurant in Surfside, where I was spending a week. I placed my order, at the waiter’s recommendation: Seared tuna with grilled...
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Filed under: Eating Out, Fresh Tuna Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Restaurants, Restaurant Service, Stories, Surfside Kosher Restaurants
My Favorite Pizza: Basil!
Posted on 25th of March, 2011 by Lévana
Every time I go to Basil, I -not so- discreetly eye what everyone seated next to me – and even a little further: Foodies, what do you expect?- is having. Yesterday it was those luscious poached eggs on toast with saute spinach and home fries, which two young men were...
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Filed under: Basil Restaurant Brooklyn, Good Junk Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Restaurants, Stories
Noidue Restaurant: Panini, Coffee and Nostalgia a la carte
Posted on 9th of December, 2010 by Lévana
There are several reasons Noidue Restaurant tugs at my heartstrings. Some questions come up about it quite often: I thought sharing my thoughts would make me feel somewhat more at peace with seeing a whole chunk of our lives behind us…. Here’s why for my husband and I, going to...
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Filed under: Behind the kitchen scenes, Food Stories, Kosher Food, Kosher Restaurants, Levana Restaurant, Nice Stories, NoBo Restaurant, Noidue Restaurant, Stories
Exciting New Kosher Restaurant in Brooklyn: Pardes
Posted on 14th of November, 2010 by Lévana
My friend Chaim Szmidt, of the Kosher Scene and I just love to talk about food, and of course consume it and then excitedly discuss it, as other people discuss their recent cruises or their recent shopping sprees (I must say I become totally – and uncharacteristically – mute on...
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Filed under: Behind the kitchen scenes, Kosher Food, Kosher Restaurants, Nobo Teaneck, Pardes Restaurant, Stories, THe Kosher Scene
NYC Hick Goes out to Queens
Posted on 16th of July, 2010 by Lévana
I have been living in the United States almost two generations. I have lived in an apartment structure my whole life, in big cities only: Casablanca, Paris New York, etc…. you get the picture. I am a complete city mouse, don’t drive, and cannot conceive of any viable setting where...
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Filed under: Dessert Recipes, Ice Cream Recipes, Kosher Food, Kosher Ice Cream, Kosher Recipes, Kosher Restaurants, Nice Stories, Stories, Vegetarian Recipes
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