Category Archives: Eating Out

Nobu, Peninsula, Bloomspot.

If you are anything like me, you are most likely signed up for several food and lifestyle “deal” e-mail lists. There are probably hundreds of them: Living Social, Groupon, Gilt Taste, Thrillist, Tasting Table, Travel Zoo, etc… etc… While I … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger: Mrs. Gastronaut and the all organic baked potato (with the works)

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Hi there, gastronauts! I’m normally the very lucky recipient of delicious meals made by my husband.  I know, it’s awesome. I also have some chops in the kitchen, when the mood strikes. When he comes home from work, cooking dinner … Continue reading

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I came for the caviar, but stayed for the food. (Or, happy birthday Mr. Gastronaut!)

Caviar is one of those things we instantly associate with luxury. As the saying goes “Champagne wishes and caviar dreams!” My first caviar was about ten years ago at the classic, NYC French bistro, “Raoul’s” on Prince st. I was … Continue reading

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Community Restaurants

I had the pleasure of being invited to a fantastic event this weekend, which was billed as a “lunch club”. However, I would throw it more into the category of a community restaurant. Essentially, it’s a pop up get together … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday To Me(lisse)

I turned 33 yesterday, not a memorable age… though this year has been pretty memorable. Lots of ups, downs… some more downs, and fortunately back to ups again. My awesome wife took me out to a restaurant called  ”Melisse” in … Continue reading

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