There is always an inescapable pressure of city life that starts to slowly build under your skin, or at least that's the case for me. I find rebalancing my thoughts and priorities under the influence of nature to be one of the most therapeutic remedies. It doesn't take much, just a short day trip to a secluded beach can do wonders for your mental state. So pack your day bag with a beach towel and some shades and get out there and relax. MONTAUK the ditch plains ​ Before you h

The practice of making frozen creamy custards dates back over 1,000 years to ancient Chinese empires where buffalo milk was mixed with rice and packed into snow to freeze before enjoying. Today, we lavish ourselves with countless flavor combinations and decadent sweetened tubs of deliciousness. Don't be afraid to try to make your own at home though, it really isn't as hard as you'd think and you can be sure your enjoying the purest form of the treat without any additives. HOM

The summertime gathering. Invite the friends over, knock back a few bottles, and enjoy some delicious decadent food. This is one of my favorite recipes made with the Brioche Rolls from the previous post. The toasted sage adds a delicate rustic quality to this already smoky sandwich. The Smoky BBQ Chop Sandwich with thyme butter and toasted sage Recipe: Makes: 4 large portioned sandwiches Ingredients: 2 large bone-in pork chops or pork tenderloin 1 cup beef stock 1 small onion

We love shellfish. High in Omega 3 fatty acids and delicious all the same. This recipe for a spicy clam bake will have everyone at the table wishing for more. I found a new fish market in midtown today, and it was glorious! Seabreeze fish market on 43rd and 9th has a great selection of wild seafood in Midtown. It felt fitting to pick up some of these reasonably priced clams and get to steaming! Steamed Clams in Spicy Basil Coconut sauce with sesame oil crustini Recipe: Makes:

The first time I ever tried marrow straight from the bone was at this beautifully delicious place in Chicago. It pains me that I cannot remember the name. I do, however, remember the flavors of that bone marrow vividly. the wild aroma of roasted beef fats, and the silky smooth texture spread across the toasted bread. Yes. It was heaven. Marrow In The Bone with shredded parsley and smoked sea salt Recipe: Makes: 1 marrow bone (serves 2-3 people) Ingredients: 1 beef marrow bone

I have been on the hunt for the perfect home-made wings for some time now, easily 4-5 years. Past explorations have yielded textureless meat, sticky blackened sugars, and overpowering sauces. Until now! A little help from Alton Brown's wing steaming technique really improved the quality of these bad boys. The veil has been lifted, and the results are in. These are the best damn wings ever. The end. Spicy Lavender Pineapple Wings with cumin spiced wing sauce, topped with dried

Find yourself in Midtown Manhattan for happy hour? Or maybe you feel like having a deliciously decadent fine dining experience in a comfortable, modern atmosphere? Vitae is a hidden gem on East 46th st. that offers the perfect setting for both. The ambiance is modern and inviting, the staff is absolutely wonderful, and the food is just plain perfect. Created by Chef Edwin Bellanco (who trained under such greats as Marco Canora, David Bouley, and Thomas Keller). Vitae has cult

Ah the Brioche... Enriched breads for an enriched life so they say. In fact, Marie Antoinette's famous proclamation "let them eat cake"! was a rough translation from the french phrase: "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche" Largely considered the bread of the upper class throughout history, brioche is often rich, soft and buttery compared to its rustic loaf brothers. Artisan Brioche the perfect buttery golden sandwich rolls Recipe: Makes: 6 LARGE rolls or 8 medium sized Ingredients:

It was a late Friday night. You met up with that one friend that likes to take you to every new wine bar in the city. You painted the town red, so to speak, and now you awake to a shaky stomach and a headache that could slay a walrus. Don't fret! Grab the worlds most amazing comfort food and you will be back to yourself in no-time. Traditional Pulled Noodle Ramen with aromatic broth, fat-streaked beef, grilled shrimp and a soy stained egg. Recipe: Servings: 1 Ingredients: 1

I recently had the pleasure to travel to our nations capital to photograph for the fantastically delicious modern sandwich shop Taylor Gourmet. With 11 locations throughout the D.C. area and with catering clientele like President Barak Obama, you know this is a trendy hotspot you cant miss. If it's available order the Memphis Raines, you wont regret it. Priding themselves on using freshly baked breads and only the highest quality veggies, this is one sandwich shop with a lot