August 2010
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How Mario Batali’s Eataly Promises New Yorkers the... →
joemuto:
jennyjenny-bo-benny:
taxidermychurch asked: Hi Casey! You seem to be a good person to ask -- what restaurants do you recommend around Carnegie Hall?
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Locavore Mega Meal - Telepan
A couple months ago, I signed up for Blackboard Eats, an email newsletter that provides incredible restaurant deals, such as 30% off dinner, a complimentary bottle of wine, etc. A phenomenal deal arrived in my inbox recently for Telepan, the esteemed Upper West Side restaurant that focuses on farm to table cuisine.
Bill Telepan is an avid greenmarketeer, serving local, seasonal produce at the...
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New York Lobster Roll War
You’ve probably noticed that I’ve been on a lobster roll hunt recently….a lobster roll tour-de-force, if you will. While there are still many, many Manhattan restaurants serving up lobster rolls for my taste-buds to try, I’d like to take a moment a declare a winner…for now.
Lobster Roll Champion: Luke’s Lobster
I’ve had this New York favorite twice and...
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Sconset Bluff Walk, Nantucket
We spent one Nantucket day in Sconset, the south east point of the island known for its opulent waterfront cottages. Sconset is also the home to Bluff Walk, a neighborhood walking trail that runs parallel between the ocean and the gorgeous grey-shingled homes, through gardens, backyards and breathtaking views.
The beginning of Bluff Walk.
We weren’t the only ones admiring the natural...
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Never-Ending Charm: Brass Lantern Inn, Nantucket
It’s a well known fact that accommodations can either make or break a vacation. Growing up spending summers in Bethany Beach, Delaware, I’m of the belief that a beach getaway should be as “homey” as possible. And while it makes no sense for two people to rent a beach house, staying at a hotel doesn’t seem right, either. Therefore, when the Brass Lantern Inn invited...
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Sandy Evening, Nantucket Style
What happens when you combine french, coastal inspired cuisine with an unparalleled ocean view? Enter Galley Beach.
For our third and final night in Nantucket, Joel and I headed to this buzzing eatery in our beach inspired outfits….
to spend the evening with our toes in the sand….
while watching the sunset over the ocean…
in front of Galley’s gray shingled...
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luciwithani asked: Hey Casey!
Where oh where did you get that lovely blue dress you wore here: http://caseyculture.tumblr.com/post/937159128/contemporary-dining-in-the-heart-of-nantucket
Thanks!
Where oh where did you get that lovely blue dress you wore here: http://caseyculture.tumblr.com/post/937159128/contemporary-dining-in-the-heart-of-nantucket
Thanks!
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Contemporary Dining in the Heart of Nantucket
When I first came to Nantucket two years ago, I was expecting classic seafood to be the only dining option. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of modern, chic restaurants, including The Pearl. This visit, we wanted to try Dune, one of the summer’s most talkedabout new restaurants (according to NYT).
Dune’s menu is fresh, inspired and quite contemporary considering...
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THIS
This, my friends, is a Goombay Smash from Straight Wharf.
Two years ago, I had two of these and basically had to be carried home from dinner.
Two cocktails.
I repeat, two cocktails, had me over the edge, laughing in hysterics, striking up conversation with every stranger in sight.
On August 8, 2010, I returned to Straight Wharf, considered one of the “true” Nantucket spots by the...
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Nantucket Snapshots from a Boat
Nantucket Harbor from land
Nantucket Harbor from boat
Nantucket Lighthouse
My dream house
Strong current
My dream boat
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WatchAs I wrote earlier, Lady hates water. Even more so, she hates waves. In an effort to not give up, we took her to the Bay side of the island to try out still water.
She refused to get in.
So, we did what any normal doggie parents would do - we played off her separation anxiety issues.
After making our way twenty yards in, Lady began to wimper by the water’s edge and finally, gave up...
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Over-the-Top Lunch and Boat Ride at Toppers
Nantucket Island is about 15 miles long and situated on its north east coast is The Wauwinet, the fancy shmancy remote resort. Beyond undeniable amounts of blue blood, the Wauwinet is also home to Toppers, ranked the best restaurant on Nantucket. I dined at Toppers for dinner during our last trip, so this time, we decided to go for a more understated lunch. And by understated, I mean completely...
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Nantucket No Go - Ships Inn
Joel planned out our dinners in Nantucket very strategically.
Day 1 - classic/traditional.
Day 2 - new and trendy.
Day 3 - beachy.
I planned outfits accordingly and threw on my 50’s style dress and pearls for our first dinner. Unfortunately, this is the only photo from the evening and it is horrific, but you get the idea.
I knew going in to dinner at Ships Inn that it wouldn’t...
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WatchA little entertainment from Main Street in Nantucket.
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Blast from the Past in Nantucket
A couple weeks ago, the New York Times published an article “36 Hours in Nantucket” detailing where one should eat, shop, etc. Good timing, right? As I scanned through the article my blue eyes lit up when I read that Washingtonians David Scribner and Bo Blair had just opened a great new restaurant in Madaket, one of my favorite, mostly deserted parts of the island.
Let’s take...
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WatchLady, le digger.
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Nantucket - Madaket Beach
We arrived in Nantucket Saturday morning, dropped off our gear at the Bed & Breakfast, took a quick stroll through town and then hopped on the 15 minute shuttle to hit the beach in Madaket. “Town” is in the north, central part of the island, while Madaket is situated 8 miles away on the southern, west portion. We prefer it because the beach is fairly quiet and doggies of all...
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Incomporable Indian
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Tamarind is my favorite Indian restaurant. Period. And guess what? Zagat agrees and listed it as its #1 Indian spot in the city.
Perhaps you remember how I used to live directly above their original Gramercy location on East 22nd Street? It’s been five months since the move and I’ve gone from eating Indian once a week to only twice...
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Private Performance
After eating red meat daily (and sometimes twice daily) in Napa, a hiatus was in order. Then, a couple nights ago, Joel and I had an intense craving for a juicy steak that had to be filled. Our solution? We strolled down to our neighborhood favorite, Bar Boulud, to split one of their monstrous Steak Frites.
I know this blog has recently become a bit Lincoln Center obsessed, and that’s not...
