EST. 2011 BY LIZ RUEVEN
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Pan-Middle Eastern Flavors Light Up Nur, NYC

Pan-Middle Eastern Flavors Light Up Nur, NYC

This is NOT an Israeli restaurant, according to the chef and co-owners of Nur. So don't expect to find falafel or pita, please.

This is Pan- Middle Eastern, meant to be a reflection of the melding of cultures and flavors throughout the Levant and landing with great excitement in NYC. You won't miss ...



Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Vegan Temptations by CHLOE.

Vegan Temptations by CHLOE.

An omnivore, a kosher keeper and a vegan grad student met for lunch at by CHLOE. on Bleecker St. in NYC on a balmy late Autumn day. Together, we waded through the hipster crowd to savor, critique, and agree that we loved almost everything we tasted at this hotter than hot vegan cafe. The dishes were so tasty...



Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Healthy Eats are Evolving at Food Evolution

Healthy Eats are Evolving at Food Evolution

Elizabeth Berney gladly guided me through the menu at her newly opened vegan cafe when I visited for lunch a couple of weeks back. I confess to heading out to Food Evolution when they had only been open for three weeks. But with a scarcity of vegetarian cafes in these parts I just couldn't resist. Conside...



Monday, June 2, 2014

Here’s to Authentic Mexican Goodness- SALUD

Here’s to Authentic Mexican Goodness- SALUD

Next time you’re in SOHO (NYC) and wondering where to get a “not a big deal” kinda meal, wander west and onto Thompson Street to find authentic, organic, and very vegetarian friendly Mexican eats and smoothies at SALUD. Gluten-free and dairy free? You’ll have an easy time here. 11668...



Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Persian Flavors From the Family Kitchen

Persian Flavors From the Family Kitchen

Persian cooking is distinctive with flavors of pomegranate, funegreek, preserved limes, barberries, sour cherries and nuts. Lots of lentils and rice, and plenty of eggplant and garlic are often part of the mix. Don't forget the more familiar baklava with all varieties of native nuts between many layers of pas...



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

The Little Beet for a Healthy Quickie in Mid-town

The Little Beet for a Healthy Quickie in Mid-town

By now you know that I love it when like-minded eaters tip me off to vegetarian spots that have plenty of options for anyone kosher like me or vegetarian. So when N. suggested that I check out The Little Beet I was totally game. Its menu is seasonal, ingredients are farm fresh and there are plenty of heathy n...



Monday, April 7, 2014

Fresh Fish and More at F-I-S-H

Fresh Fish and More at F-I-S-H

My eyes swam through the menu, reeling with delight. Oh, what to choose? The arugula & pear salad? Mini fish tacos? Risotto cake? Oh wait – the gluten free ravioli? Or the grilled cod? F.I.S.H Restaurant & Bar located in the heart of downtown Stamford, CT, has an impressive selection of kosher...



Monday, March 24, 2014

Tell Me More: Six Main and Vegan Cheesecake

Tell Me More: Six Main and Vegan Cheesecake

Six Main is a bit of a hike from New York City and Fairfield County, but WOW!  It is worth the trip! This all-vegetarian heaven, housed in a historic bank in the quaint town of Chester, Connecticut, is filled with masterfully crafted, creative vegan, vegetarian, and raw cuisine. And to top it off, most of...