Monday, July 5, 2010

Daisy May's Barbeque

Sometimes we get really desperate for good BBQ. Having lived in North Carolina and then Memphis for many years, moving to NYC has definitely put a damper on the good BBQ. Even places people think are good in the city just aren't. That's why, after trekking to Hell's Kitchen for this new find, we were pleasantly surprised to find some people that seem to know what they're doing when it comes to BBQ. The pulled pork was tender and the sauce perfectly hit the spot. The cole slaw, mac and cheese, and creamy mashed potatoes were the perfect additions. I would definitely return to this BBQ spot and I can't say that of any others I've tried in NYC. We finished the evening with a walk along the water and passed by the Battleship Intrepid.

Dumpling Man

Dumpling Man is THE place to get the yummiest dumplings in NYC. All they serve are a variety of dumplings (pork, chicken, shrimp, vegetarian, and some weird desserts ones) and, of course, some new surprises they are always trying out. Three small Asian ladies stand behind a glass counter and roll those delicious little dumplings all day long. The best things about these dumplings is not only the soft outside and savory inside, but the delicious monster sauce that goes on top. A highly recommended St. Marks staple!

Il Salviatino


Il Salviatino is a beautiful inn in Fiesole, Italy just outside of Firenze that Ankur discovered while reading his latest issue of Travel and Leisure magazine. Although his portion of the Italy trip only overlapped with my parents for one night, he insisted that we all go for dinner and to check out the historic inn. The locale was beautiful, providing amazing views of Florence and the Duomo as the backdrop for our lovely dinner. While the appetizers and desserts were good, the entrees were just ok and we probably enjoyed the scenery and our tour of the grounds more than the food. My Dad highly exaggerated my blogging skills to the waiter and we got some free stuff out of it as well. Beautiful hotel, probably not worth $90o/night though!
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