A vertiable food lover's delight, NYC has something for everyone. I dive in and drink deeply from that well of offerings in 72 hours!
A recent trip to NYC netted some unforgettable experiences- most having to do with food of course. In a more abstract sense, I got to talk food with Bon Appetit’s editor in chief, Barbara Fairchild and Saveur Magazine’s editor in chief, James Oseland. The magazines are very different in their approach to food, BA favouring a more “of the moment” or “trends” approach to food, while Saveur reads more like a cherished chronicling of foods that speak to our hearts and souls, sans trends. Both do what they do exceptionally well, and their editors are as articulate, engaging and well-informed about chefs and food as you’d expect.
I even had a chance to interview them on-camera for the Food Network Canada’s “At the Table With…”- for our second season lineup. I can’t get into any more detail than that- but suffice it to say that I was a little surprised and delighted to hear James and Barbara agree on so many different topics and chefs. You can catch them now if you’re in Canada speaking about Susur Lee, Madhur Jaffrey, Biba Caggiano, Doug Rodgriguez and Norman Van Aken on “At the Table With...”- season I (Food Network Canada).
In the more literal sense of diving into the food scene in New York, I was lucky enough to sample the Gastro-Pub offerings at April Bloomfield’s The Spotted Pig and fisherman/chef Dave Pasternack 's fare at Esca. Two completely different experiences, both as remarkable as the other. Not to be outdone, Dawat, that NYC Indian food classic was a revelation of regional Indian cooking, led by Ms. Madhur Jaffrey.
Join me for some virtual dining and perhaps on your next trip to NYC, you’ll find something that appeals to you in a city where the options are truly ENDLESS!
