By Chef Vincent Tropepe When people think of Philadelphia and the Philly Cheesesteak they automatically think of Geno’s or Pat’s, as they are long time Philly cheesesteak competitors within walking distance of each other. To some Tony Luke’s is another cheesesteak icon. If you are a Philadelphia resident, it is […]
PLACES TO EAT USA
By Chef Vincent Tropepe I have been to Jersey City, many times and for a period of time I used to live there and I miss it dearly. It’s the reason why I visit frequently. For some time now I have heard of a cookie place called “Bang Cookies”. On […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Detroit style pizza was developed in 1946 at a food service establishment called Buddy’s Rendezvous and was owned by Gus and Anna Guerra. Sources disagree whether the original Sicilian style recipe was based off of Anna’s mother’s recipe for sfincione. Sfincione is the Italian phrase for […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Caffe Reggio opened it’s doors in 1927, where it still stands today at 119 MacDougal Street in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village. The Italian cappuccino was introduced to America by the founder of Caffe Reggio a man by the name of Domenico Parisi, in […]
Review of Etcetera Etcetera Restaurant By Chef Vincent Tropepe Throughout the year thousands of people across the globe set their cites on visiting Italy to experience the very best of food, music, art and the many other elements of Italian culture. But this year was a little different. As COVID-19 dominated […]
Review of Yonah Schimmel Knish By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe In 1890, Yonah Schimmel a Romanian immigrant used a pushcart to start his knish bakery. As business grew, Yonah and his cousin Joseph Berger rented a small storefront on Houston Street. When Yonah left the business a few years […]
Review of John’s Famous Deli of Staten Island, NY vs. Fiore’s House of Quality of Hoboken, NJ By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe I am hoping that this article doe not evolve into a real battle by any means. Both John’s Famous Deli of Staten Island, New York and Fiore’s […]
Review: How Nathan’s Famous Evolved & Their Bright Future As They Embark On Another Decade By Chef Vincent Tropepe Not very many restaurants gain the title of “food institution” or have the word “iconic” associated with them and what they serve, but there is no place on earth then […]
Social distancing rules are forcing restaurants around the world to think in new and creative ways to manage the health and welfare of their staff. But this latest idea is definitely the wackiest we’ve seen yet. Diners at three-Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington can expect to spend their evening seated among a host of well-dressed […]
One of the world’s best restaurants, Eleven Madison Park, may not reopen after the pandemic, its chef owner has admitted. Daniel Humm said a ‘question mark’ hangs over the future of his three Michelin starred joint, telling Bloomberg reopening ‘will take millions of dollars’. He added: ‘You have to bring back staff. I […]
A sandwich, a soda or maybe even a chocolate bar to satisfy a midnight craving: These are some of the many things you’d expect to find at a New York deli and convenience store.But customers at Lucky Candy in the Bronx get an entirely different experience, and it’s all thanks […]
Congratulations to the New York Michelin 2020 winners! This year the prestigious red guide celebrates its 15-year anniversary in the Big Apple and also includes New York’s Westchester County. Three Stars Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare Eleven Madison Park Le Bernardin Masa Per Se Two Stars Aquavit Aska Atera Atomix Blanca Blue Hill at Stone Barns […]
Today, October 17, is National Pasta Day. What better way to celebrate than by going to your favorite pasta restaurant? The top Italian chain restaurants in the U.S. have deals and promos through October, but National Pasta Day is a great excuse to make the most of them. Here are […]