NYC Tastes

As I looked back on the past year I was seriously humbled by the amount of amazing places I've had the opportunity to enjoy.  I am so lucky to live in this wonderful city and don't take a moment for granted.  Hopefully this will serve as a guide for those of you trying to pick out some tasty meals in 2013.  It's not all new for 2012 but it was all new to me! Enjoy! Best Chocolatier- Chocolat Moderne This little shop on the 9th floor of an office building may be challenging to find but impossible to forget. Joan and her husband are creating incredible combinations such as Dark Chocolate Lime Toffee, Salted Espresso Milk Chocolate Caramel and Kalamto Olive with Sea Salt.  The patterns are almost to beautiful to eat but don't let the look fool you...they're way to delicious to leave for eyes only. Best Brunch (High End)-  Locanda Verde From the warm seasonal doughnuts (think apple cider in fall and fresh blueberry in ...

Alex Stupak had such success with his first Mexican restaurant in the west village he opened up a second across town. This time focusing on small plates. We had a decent sized group and honestly went a little nuts ordering. Guacamole with Pistachios Masa Crisps Chicharonnes with Tomatillo-Caper Salsa Ruby Red Shrimp with Crispy Masa, Sea Urchin Mousse and Lettuces Avocado with Spicy Grains, Sunchokes and Hazelnut Dressing Tongue Sopes with Refried Beans and Salsa de Arbol Gordita with Smoked Plaintain, Chorizo and Egg Yolk Melted Tetilla Cheese with Lobster Tomate Frito and Kol (Yucatan style white sauce) Tortillas Smoked Ricotta Three Salsas (salsa de arbol, salsa verde, chorizo-raisin puree) Scallops with Huitlacoche,Rutabaga and Masa Polenta Squid with Heirloom Potatoes, Chorizo, Mayonnaise and Black Mole (chihuacle negro, 29 other ingredients) I can honestly say everything we had was spectacular starting with the...