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Mar 30, 20223 min read

VIDA BITES: Marcus at NoHu Rooftop

The greatest views of NYC are not at the of top of the Empire State Building, nor on The Edge observation deck at the Hudson Yards. The...

VIDA BITES Classic NY: Ray's Candy Store

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Dec 29, 20213 min read

VIDA BITES Classic NY: Ray's Candy Store

October is my favorite month of the year. Extended nights, cool afternoons, and the yearning for comfort. Comfort food, to be exact. ...

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Aug 28, 20216 min read

FOODIE FLIXS: Just Ate (2012)

As human beings, we are all susceptible to addiction: Drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling etc. But how does one cope, when your addiction is...

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Aug 8, 20214 min read

VIDA BITES NYC: Neapolitan Express

In the expansive world of fast-food culture, New York City is infamous for two of its greatest contributions: The New York hot-dog, and ....

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Jun 30, 20213 min read

VIDA BITES Classic NY: Gray's Papaya

It is the month of June, and New York City is officially back! Restrictions have been lifted, vaccines have been dispensed, and masks...

FAST FOOD FAVORITES: The beloved, cheeseburger slider at White Castle

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Jun 27, 20215 min read

FAST FOOD FAVORITES: The beloved, cheeseburger slider at White Castle

Recently, I had to go to the doctors office for my yearly check-up. After two trains and 45 minutes of travel time, I was starving....

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May 31, 20213 min read

COVID CLOSURES: The legendary '21' Club

I've never been to the '21' Club. And now, it looks like I never will, at least not in its current form. LVMH (Louie Vuitton Moet...

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May 26, 20214 min read

VIDA BITES Classic LA: Canter's

My love affair with the Jewish Deli began when I was 14 years old. For four years (five days a week) I would take the subway into...

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May 10, 20214 min read

FOODIE FLIXS: East Side Sushi (2015)

East Side Sushi is the culinary journey of a single mother who strives to leave her dead-end jobs and aspires to be a sushi chef. Juana...

Rhoda Recommends Reading: Life, On The Line by Grant Achatz

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Apr 7, 20214 min read

Rhoda Recommends Reading: Life, On The Line by Grant Achatz

In the culinary world when you hear the name Grant Achatz, immediately you are hit with his trail-blazing accomplishments: Named one of...

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Apr 2, 20212 min read

COVID CLOSURES: The 101 Coffee Shop

Three months post 9/11, The 101 Coffee Shop made its debut. Formerly known as The Hollywood Hills Coffee Shop, the diner was immortalized...

FAST FOOD FAVORITES: The Original Chicken Sandwich at Burger King

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Apr 2, 20212 min read

FAST FOOD FAVORITES: The Original Chicken Sandwich at Burger King

When the chicken sandwich wars were in full swing in November of 2019, I was perplexed. Murder, brawls, intentional car crashes, and for...

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Apr 2, 20213 min read

FOODIE FLIXS: No Reservations (2007)

"There is no greater sin than to overcook a quail," says the melodious voice of the beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones as Kate, the head chef...

Rhoda Recommends Reading: Love, Loss, and What We Ate

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Feb 23, 20212 min read

Rhoda Recommends Reading: Love, Loss, and What We Ate

Love, Loss, and What We Ate, is the beautifully written, introspective, memoir by Padma Lakshmi, published in 2016 by Harper Collins. In...

COVID CLOSURES: The Notorious Mickey D's of Greenwich Village

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Feb 23, 20213 min read

COVID CLOSURES: The Notorious Mickey D's of Greenwich Village

R.I.P to the most infamous McDonalds in all of New York City. If your from the N.Y.C., you know which one I'm talking about: The West...

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Feb 22, 20212 min read

VIDA BITES NYC: Tramezzini

On an incredibly freezing afternoon in New York City, 26 degrees to be exact, I took a stroll down the Bowery to visit a local sandwich...

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Feb 22, 20215 min read

FOODIE FLICKS: 42 Grams (2017)

42 Grams is the entralling, culinary documentary that follows the evolution of temperamental chef Jake Bickelhaupt, his devoted wife...

FAST FOOD FAVORITES: The Classic Tostada at El Pollo Loco

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Feb 22, 20212 min read

FAST FOOD FAVORITES: The Classic Tostada at El Pollo Loco

As a former Angelino who lived in the City of Angels for more than ten years, El Pollo Loco is a west coast staple. This fast food,...

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Feb 23, 20212 min read

Rhoda Recommends Reading: Love, Loss, and What We Ate

Love, Loss, and What We Ate, is the beautifully written, introspective, memoir by Padma Lakshmi, published in 2016 by Harper Collins. In...

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