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 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

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

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

Photographs are great. Amazing little moments in time that perfectly encapsulate a feeling, mood, intention, and ambition. What about all those other moments in-between though? The seconds where the flames sizzle and dance off of the top of the steak as its fat drips into the charcoal below. The gorgeous dance of the wine as it follows the contours of the glass during a pour. Check out this video piece made to honor the beauty of the moment of food in action. #lifestyle #phot