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My native Garden State, as its name would suggest, is known for its exceptional produce. But farmers’ markets across the state have become important venues for purveyors and artisans to showcase other edible offerings. I paid a visit to the stunning Stockton Market with the family last week and, while there was obviously lots of (more…)

I can hardly believe I’m writing this. Rome For Foodies, my first native app for iPhone, iPad, and Android smart phones, has just been released and is now available on iTunes and the Android Market (feedback appreciated!!!). The process was hellish, with more delays, sleepless nights and panicked Skype chats with my developers than I wish to remember, but it’s done and I predict the best night’s sleep ever tonight. (more…)

Liquid nitrogen aperitif at The Fat Duck.

2011 has come and gone and my 2012 calendar is beginning to fill up with what promise to be exciting culinary adventures. There is something very satisfying about planning meals half a year in advance but before I begin drifting in and out of food comas, it is high time to reflect on the meals, dishes and experiences that enriched (more…)

There are few things in this world as delectable as porchetta done right. Unfortunately, much of the stuff I have eaten in Rome or Ariccia lately has been dried out choke-inducing rubbish overpacked with spices to mask the pork’s utter lack of flavor. Thankfully, there are still pork (more…)

It would be inconceivable to visit NYC without having a rare steak, Rome without digging into a heap of spaghetti alla carbonara, or Istanbul without feasting on succulent grilled meats. I have my favorite spots in all of these cities and while the NYC and Rome locations (more…)