Comestiblog

Celebrate a World of Flavors at Queens Taste 2013

2013-05-07T21:51:09-04:00

The Queens Economic Development Corporation and lead sponsors Citi and Fairway Market are proud to invite you to the borough's premiere food-and-networking event, Queens Taste 2013, at Citi Field's Caesars Club from 6 P.M. till 9 P.M. on Tuesday, 14 May 2013.

Tbilisi Keeps Georgia on My Mind

2013-04-06T12:04:45-04:00

Tbilisi on Kings Highway in Gravesend, Brooklyn afforded me a fine introduction to the marvelous flavors of Georgian cooking. Simple and unassuming, this restaurant serves delicious, authentic dishes from its namesake, Georgia's capital (and largest) city. On my inaugural visit, I feasted on traditional dishes of Spinach Pkhali with Walnuts, Khachapuri Imeretian, and Khinkali.

Happy New Year!

2012-12-31T18:11:40-05:00

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne.

"Seasoned" Greetings 2012

2012-12-25T15:22:26-05:00

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and Peace on Earth.

Yule ComestiLog: Ceci-Cela's Bûche de Noël

2012-12-24T23:55:07-05:00

One of my favorite desserts this time of year is the bûche de Noël, or Yule log. As its name and shape suggest, this iconic French confection represents the European tradition of burning a large log in the hearth to celebrate Christmas and the winter solstice. As it has in various Yuletides past, our bûche came from Ceci-Cela this year. Known for its made-from-scratch pastries, Laurent Dupal's...

Flushing Food Festival

2012-08-19T11:54:50-04:00

Has Flushing's superior Asian fare ever really been a secret? The cognoscenti have raved about it for decades. Just to emphasize the point, however, the Downtown Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) held a food festival celebrating the cuisines of China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea, and India. The event took place Friday, 27 July 2012, in the ballroom of the Sheraton LaGuardia East...

Pascal's Bids Adieu to Larchmont

2012-07-25T17:08:00-04:00

My first taste of Pascal's came in January, long before I ever had the pleasure of dining at this Westchester gem. For me, it started with the following email invitation from a reader named Renée Powell: "Should you ever find yourself in Larchmont, please stop by my little Restaurant Pascal's for some delicious French food." I'm not sure why I waited so long to visit, for it was surely too...

Queens Taste 2012

2012-06-04T18:07:40-04:00

Fun and fabulous fare were served at Queens Taste 2012 at Citi Field's Caesars Club. On 1 May, nearly a thousand festivalgoers sampled offerings from 47 vendors to celebrate the tenth anniversary of this gastronomic extravaganza.

Springtime Sangría

2012-05-11T17:45:24-04:00

Sangria is a delightful quaff for a warm, spring get-together. Served throughout Spain and Portugal, this alcoholic punch infuses bright, sunny fruit flavors into any convivial gathering. While variations seem endless, personal preferences—fruit, wine, brandy, soda, and such—prevail ultimately. Nevertheless, if you're seeking a superb springtime sangria suggestion, try the following refreshing...