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Jan 09, 12 10:19am

Coppelia NYC- 24/7 Latin Diner in the West Village

Coppelia (same owners as Yerba Buena) is right near my apartment and it’s one of my favorite neighborhood spots! The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy and the prices are awesome! Last night I had the Chicharron Chopped salad which came with roasted pork, fried egg, avocado, and ble cheese. The salad is so big and at $10.95 what a deal for dinner! I’ve also had the grilled skirt steak ($18.95) and burger with roasted pork and fried ($8.95!!).

I wouldn’t go there for a special occasion meal (because of the diner-like setting) but if you’re in the west village and looking for great food that’s reasonably priced, it’s a winner!

Coppelia, 207 W. 14th St. @ 7th Avenue

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Nov 02, 11 11:02am

Empellon, West Village Mexican

Last night I visited the new restaurant Empellon in the west village (they took over the old Chow Bar space). The atmosphere was nice and the food was good, but nothing memorable. I ordered guacamole for the table. The guacamole was a litlle bland, but I did like the sauces it came with. I also ordered steak tacos, and a friend had the scallop tacos. The portions were not so great- around $24 for three steak tacos, with small pieces of meat (and $28 for the scallops), and they came with no sides. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I am not running to go back.

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Oct 31, 11 9:43am

Moustache Pitza, West Village

It’s really hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the city, but Moustache Pitza is a cozy Middle Eastern restaurant in the west village that did not dissapoint! The hummus, lamb, and chicken were all scrumptios! And for around $11/plate for geneous portions, I will definitely be coming back.

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Jun 07, 11 7:32am

I just got back from a 10 day trip to Spain (tanned, happy, and inevitably a couple pounds heavier!), visiting Asturias, Madrid, Seville, and Granada. The trip was great and the food was unique and tasty! I’m trying to get back into my daily routine after a trip full of eating, drinking and siestas! My favorite cities were Madrid and Seville (despite the 100+ degree temperatures in Seville)! It’s such a fantastic experience and such a great culture. The lifestyle is different- people drinking wine for lunch and eating really late (everything shuts down for hours during the day). The bullfighting was interesting as well- I watched it on television, but probably not something I’d want to see in-person due to all the blood (so much!).

I found myself comparing the trip to Argentina, asking myself which country I preferred. Overall, I found the food better in Argentina (I loved all the beef!) but the cities in Spain were nicer. Perhaps part of it is because everything was so cheap in Argentina that we were able to splurge on a really high-end dinner every night. Regardless, the food was amazing (the churros, jamon y queso, and paella were some highlights), and I highly recommend the trip. For this trip, I would suggest doing research in advance (I did mine on chowhound.com), as many of the tourist restaurants were overpriced and not good, and we were able to find some real gems.

Now.. back to seafood and veggies this week to get back in wedding shape!

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Mar 23, 11 9:58pm
Last night I made duck for the first time! I bought duck breasts from Eataly.. their meat department is amazing! I also picked up some yummy wines from their wine shop. Can’t wait to try them.

Last night I made duck for the first time! I bought duck breasts from Eataly.. their meat department is amazing! I also picked up some yummy wines from their wine shop. Can’t wait to try them.

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Mar 20, 11 12:54pm
Friend of a Farmer for brunch this morning…. yummy!!!!! This is one of my favorite union square brunch spots. Friend of a Farmer, 77 Irving Pl, (between 18th St & 19th St)

Friend of a Farmer for brunch this morning…. yummy!!!!! This is one of my favorite union square brunch spots.

Friend of a Farmer, 77 Irving Pl, (between 18th St & 19th St)

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Mar 13, 11 7:43pm

Fantastic Dessert Spot: Peels

Looking for a great spot for a sweet brunch or dessert this week? Visit Peels in the East Village.

Peels is owned by Freemans and is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s a southern spot with cute decor and is a great spot for Sunday brunch.

Peels, 325 Bowery (Corner of 2nd St.)

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Mar 11, 11 6:57pm
Yama for dinner tonight. Yummmm.  A roll with fresh salmon, scallion and spicy mayonnaise and a roll with shrimp tempura and flying fish roe.

Yama for dinner tonight. Yummmm. 

A roll with fresh salmon, scallion and spicy mayonnaise and a roll with shrimp tempura and flying fish roe.

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Mar 11, 11 5:32pm
This was the perfect way for me to start my day this morning. Despite the rain lately and gray sky this morning, this gave the the feeling that summer is right around the corner.

This was the perfect way for me to start my day this morning. Despite the rain lately and gray sky this morning, this gave the the feeling that summer is right around the corner.

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Mar 09, 11 8:26am
I’m heading to Seville, Granada and Madrid this May… If anyone has any suggestions on what to do, or where to get tapas, let me know!! I usually rely on Chowhound when traveling (better than Tripadvisor, in my opinion…). Send me your recommendations!!! xoxo Crystal

I’m heading to Seville, Granada and Madrid this May… If anyone has any suggestions on what to do, or where to get tapas, let me know!!

I usually rely on Chowhound when traveling (better than Tripadvisor, in my opinion…). Send me your recommendations!!!

xoxo Crystal

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Feb 03, 11 9:15pm

Celebrate Chinese New Year!

Favorite Takeout: Xian Famous Foods (88 East Broadway)
Order the cumin lamb burger

Favorite Dine in: Szechuan Gourmet (21 W 39th St)
Order the dan dan noodles, pork belly, or pork dumplings

Favorite Pecking Duck: Shun Lee Palace (155 East 55th Street)

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Jan 30, 11 10:54am
Best burger with fois gras in the city? Hand down DB Bistro… DB Burger ($32) is stuffed with truffle-and-foie gras-laced short ribs, and is accompanied by pommes soufflées. DB Bistro Moderne in NY, 55 W. 44th St., New York, NY (nr. Fifth Ave.)

Best burger with fois gras in the city? Hand down DB Bistro…

DB Burger ($32) is stuffed with truffle-and-foie gras-laced short ribs, and is accompanied by pommes soufflées.

DB Bistro Moderne in NY, 55 W. 44th St., New York, NY (nr. Fifth Ave.)

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Jan 30, 11 9:20am
Cookshop deviled eggs are my favorite in NYC! Executive Chef Robert Berry of New York City’s Cookshop and Chef/Owner Marc Meyer share their recipe below…. They actually top theirs with a small slice of smoked trout. I need to make this!Deviled Eggs 6 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup creme fraiche 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika 1 tablespoon chopped capers 1 garlic clove mashed to a fine paste Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, press through a fine pastry screen. Combine all ingredients to a smooth paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. About egg yolk mixture in pastry bag and pipe into egg white halves. Sprinkle with paprika.

Cookshop deviled eggs are my favorite in NYC!

Executive Chef Robert Berry of New York City’s Cookshop and Chef/Owner Marc Meyer share their recipe below…. They actually top theirs with a small slice of smoked trout. I need to make this!

Deviled Eggs

6 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 garlic clove mashed to a fine paste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper

Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, press through a fine pastry screen. Combine all ingredients to a smooth paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. About egg yolk mixture in pastry bag and pipe into egg white halves. Sprinkle with paprika.

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Nov 28, 10 2:16pm

Dining highlights from Argentina!

Every restaurant we went to was unique in a different way. Some more for their food, and others more for their wine and decor. They were all so different and fantastic!

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Nov 28, 10 1:57pm

Thanksgiving Dinner in Barlioche, Argentina!

Last night, John and I enjoyed an amazing restaurant experience at Cassis, in Bariloche. The meal was incredible from start to finish. We met the owner, Ernesto, who brought us into his wine cellar to choose the perfect Patagonian wine (we chose a Pinot Noir). There were two menu options, each with 4 courses. We each chose a different menu. They first brought us warm breads made in-house, and an amouse-bouche – a small carrot soup with ginger and olive oil. Then we had our favorite dish, chicken liver pâté flambé (with cognac). It was not on my menu, but I asked for it to replace another appetizer. It was to die for! I also had a delicious vegetable pastry appetizer and local fresh water trout with crispy skin. It was delicious from start to finish!

Cassis, Ruta 82, Lago Gutierrez, Penon de Arelauquen. San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

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