My Lunch Date with Joy Bauer
Lindsay FeinbergA little while ago, I had the pleasure of joining author-extraordinaireandnutritionist for theToday Show, Joy Bauer, for lunch. A handful of her websites partners and other health/food bloggers were invited toNios, a restaurant thats located withinThe Muse(aKimpton Hotelproperty), to celebrate the launch of her completely revised and updated book,Joy Bauers Food Cures. In her latest edit...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleRecipe: BLT's Cheddar & Chive Biscuits
Lindsay FeinbergI had the pleasure of sampling these savory, carb-filled delights atBLT Fishlast night and, to my most pleasant surprise, a recipe card was attached! Please enjoy! BLTs Cheddar Chive Biscuits Yields 8 biscuits Ingredients 1.5 cups flour * 2 teaspoons baking powder * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper * 3 tablespoons shortening * 3 tablespoons butter * 1 ...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleTLB Consulting: Helping You Manage Your Office's Catered Meals
Lindsay FeinbergFor those of you out there who are fortunate enough to be employed at a company who still offers daily catered breakfasts/lunches, Im not only green with envy for obvious reasons (we have water fountains at my office. Does that count?), but for the fact that, at one point in time, feeding hungry professionals used to be my day job. Most people cringe at the thought, the sheer gravity of ha...
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Lindsay FeinbergHoly crack. Theyve turned me in to a fiend. I could not not tell yall about the best thing that Ive put in my mouth since my meal at Melt Shop. On Monday night, I found myself around the perimeter of Madison Square Park, killing time between appointments. Beyond the treetops, I observed a blanket of white tents and recalled that, until June 4th, Madison Square Eats was in full-effect. Ye...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleMelt Shop
Lindsay FeinbergMelt Shop: A midtown lunch that will melt your heart. Restaurant: Melt Shop Cuisine: Grilled cheese sandwiches, fixins Location: 601 Lexington Avenue, at 53rd St. (north-east corner of Lexington Avenue 53rd Street, down the stairs in the outdoor plaza), Manhattan Phone: 212-759-6358 Atmosphere: Order at counter, outdoor seating Attire: Casual Ideal for: Weekday lunch, grab-n-go...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleAn Interview With Magnolia Bakery's Bobbie Lloyd
Lindsay FeinbergWhen life hands you lemons, bake(lemon)cupcakes! How much do you love that quote? I saw it posted on my girlfriend, StaceysFacebookwall recently and smiled. A lemon-flavored cupcake sounded utterly delightful, summer-y, anddefinitely more satisfying than a glass of lemonade.No doubt about that. And speaking of everyones favorite hand-held dessert, Im curious: how doyoueat a cupcake? S...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleRecipe: Calabacitas ("Little Squashes")
Lindsay FeinbergCalabacitas - Little Squashes - sounds more like the nickname of a famous Mafioso than that of one of my favorite side dishes. Not only is my Mexican-influenced recipe for little squashes complimentary to a plethora of entrees, but this version canalsobe used as a filling for enchiladas, quesadillas, and tacos. Or even as the stuffing component for aroulade.And best of all? My calabacitasmay lo...
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Lindsay FeinbergSometimes, the eminent death of a restaurant/lounge is almost too obvious. At least to me it is. Picture it: Gorgeous space, awkward location, impossibly difficult menu (both in terms of price and ingredient comprehension), aloof staff who care more about staring at their own reflection in the decorative mirror located behind their guests heads,while explaining the evenings specials, than ...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleLunch At Goodburger
Lindsay FeinbergFor some reason, rainy days just scream burger and fries!And when those days happen to fall during the workweek, I find it fitting -and, why not- to also include milkshake. Take, for example, this past Friday: not only was it raining heavily, but the air temperature was frigid and the wind was unforgivable.The thought of leaving my desk to brave the conditions in search of lunch was almost...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleConfessions of a Junkfoodie
Lindsay FeinbergDear readers, I want to apologize for having gone M.I.A over the last little while. I hate to be inconsistent, especially with posting, but I recently enrolled in six-week nutritional course. No, Im not trying to change career paths or become a part-time dietician - Im taking this course completely for myself. Ever since I moved away from home twelve years ago, my diet -and by the word die...
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Snow, Pigskins and Mexican Food
Lindsay FeinbergLast Wednesday, we learned that Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow - meaning that, according to Groundhogs Day tradition, Spring will arrive early this...
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Lindsay FeinbergDear readers, I hope that this week is finding you well. And for my fellow NYers: are you ready for the approaching snow storm? I wanted to give ...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleRecipe: Andrew & Bronson's Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lindsay FeinbergEnjoy this recipe from the kitchen of one of the worlds most famous celebrity event planners, Bronson Van Wyck, and his partner, Andrew Fry. Read it eat....
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Lindsay FeinbergClick. Drool. Repeat. Of all of the famous chefs, cookbook authors, and television personalities that Ive had the pleasure of interviewing, I have to sa...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleRecipe: Andrew & Bronson's Cheese Bread
Lindsay FeinbergEnjoy this recipe from the kitchen of one of the worlds most famous celebrity event planners, Bronson Van Wyck, and his partner, Andrew Fry. Read it eat....
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleRecipe: Southern Style Green-Bean Casserole
Lindsay FeinbergThanksgiving may have past but who needs an excuse to make this delectably simple green-bean casserole?While I probably wouldnt recommend this as a summer si...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleRecipe: Salted-Caramel Apple Pie
Lindsay FeinbergIn taking inventory of my groceries and household items, I came across the plastic bag filled with apples that my friend, Justin, had brought me from his orc...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleInterview with Food Network Star Claire Robinson
Lindsay FeinbergHaving developed a mild girl crush on the Southern beauty from watching her commentary onThe Best Thing I Ever Ate, I decided to check out a couple of episod...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BellePoynt: It Was Love At First "Click"
Lindsay FeinbergLook, Im as big of a sucker as the next guy for the latest and greatest mobile apps, but I do have a confession to make: more often than not, I sign up for a...
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Lindsay FeinbergIn anticipation of my 30th birthday, I decideda couple of months agothat it was time to quit smoking. Again. For good. Ive nixed the habit on two prior occas...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleInterview with Danelle of GoodGoodies
Lindsay FeinbergLikeGiada DeLaurentis, Dannelle is one of those female foodie-types that you love to hate; not only is she gorgeousandblessed with a Barbie doll-like figure,...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleElongating the Life of Berries
Lindsay FeinbergNow, I dont know about you, but I find that incorporating fruits and vegetables in my diet is, well, a chore. Buying produce is a total crap shoot, as 9 time...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleCroissant Pain Perdu with Brown-Sugar Butter
Lindsay FeinbergThe ULTIMATE French twist on French toast! Easy to make and decadent to eat, this recipe is sure to impress! Croissant Pain Perdu with Brown Sugar ...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleJapanese Dinner at Matsugen
Lindsay FeinbergHaving had sushi for dinner the previous night, I nearly gasped when my visiting sorority sister requested that we meet for Japanese. Yalls sushi is just...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleDinner at Nougatine at Jean Georges
Lindsay FeinbergFor two glorious weeks in the dreadful doldrums of winter (exclusive of Saturdays), NYC Restaurant Week takes Gotham by storm. Over 250 participating res...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleDinner at Artisanal
Lindsay FeinbergThe last time I had dinner at Artisanal was a little over two years ago, when my mother (visiting from out of town) met my (now ex) boyfriend for the first t...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleDinner at Dirt Candy
Lindsay FeinbergAllowing the other person to choose a restaurant can be as bad as sending an email to the wrong recipient. There is no going back. So when Allie suggested we...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleDining in the Hamptons
Lindsay FeinbergWhen I think of weekend getaways outside of my beloved Manhattan, I become anxious: How are the restaurants/food-shopping? Is everything located in...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleSalted Caramel Ice Cream?! You Bet!
Lindsay FeinbergI almost had a coronary while I was watching the news this morning. Surely there was a mistake when the weatherman announced that todays high temperature...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleA Sweet Tin of Sin
Lindsay FeinbergHow about a little game of charades, my dear readers? Are you ready? I stand 2 inches tall and am about 1 inch wide. I am housed within a recycled tin t...
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Lindsay FeinbergQuietly tucked away on picturesque tree-lined East 39th Street is Icon, the haute New American restaurant located within the W New York The Court Hotel. Ste...
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Lindsay FeinbergDuring the five-day work week, The Lunch Belle spends her days managing one of her firms offices in midtown Manhattan. Luckily for me, our two New York locat...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleThe Lunch Belle Brings Ethnic Gourmet Home
Lindsay FeinbergStranded. It was early Sunday evening, and I began to feel a rumble in my stomach. As I rummaged through the fridge, it dawned on me that earlier in the week...
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Lindsay FeinbergFor people like me (a busy New Yorker), even running the simplest of errands is sometimes overwhelming and daunting. Maybe its just me being lazy, but I lite...
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Lindsay FeinbergAfter going back and forth between all of our crazy schedules, Emily, Nora, and I finally got a girls night dinner date in the books at the uber-haute new re...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleThe Lunch Belle Goes to Market
Lindsay FeinbergFor our inaugural read in the new book club that I joined, Rick Braggs national bestseller All Over but the Shoutin was chosen. This autobiography depicts th...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleDinner at Perilla: From Farm to Table
Lindsay FeinbergMy new foodie soul mate, Dana, and I decided to plan our second dinner date at Perilla, a relatively new farm to table restaurant revolving around the use of...
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Lindsay FeinbergPeople always assume that because I write about food, I must cook all the time. A question I get quite often is, What do you eat for dinner at home on the ni...
Read more...CategoriesDining Reviews by The Lunch BelleThe Lunch Belle’s Famous Organic Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas
Lindsay FeinbergSt. Ambrose, bishop of Milan in 387 A.D., once said, When in Rome, do as the Romans do, while referring to the Church in Rome fasting on Saturdayswhich is no...
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Lindsay FeinbergAfter attending a Tory Burch trunk show that lasted until 8 p.m., my friend Linda and I decided to make a night of it by grabbing some dinner afterwards. Deb...
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