NYC Tastes

The International Restaurant and Foodservice show returned to the Javits Center this Sunday for three full days of food panels, culinary demonstrations and exhibitions showcasing current food trends in the industry. Taste NY had its own special pavilion pouring beer from Sixpoint, Ommegang and 212 in addition to  wine from  Dr. Frank Konstantin .  I always enjoyed their Dry Riesling but I had no idea they produced such incredible sparklers.  I absolutely fell in love with the Chateau Frank Blanc de Blancs.   Over in the spirits section I found another surprising love Pitorro Coquito from  Port Morris Distillery  in the Bronx.   Pitorro is a potent moonshine usually found throughout homes in Puerto Rico. Owner Rafael Barbosa persuaded his uncle to bring his recipe to NYC and together they have come out with a line of three different Pitorro's.  The classic cane sugar Pitorro Shine, an Anejo aged in wood barrels and the Coquito; a sho...

It's time for a little something wonderful to celebrate the end of the week. Something like this delectable Vanilla Coconut macaron from La Maison Du Macaron on 23rd Street.    Their macarons are just about perfect.  Thin and slightly crackly vanilla shells with toasted coconut on top sandwiching a thick layer of coconut cream inside. These are on par with Laduree in texture and size with extravagant flavors like Jack Daniels Chocolate and Graham Cracker Key Lime Pie.  They're just the thing for today's sweet treat! La Maison Du Macaron