Last Saturday’s public season opener of our REEL TASTY supper club was LEGENDARY. Ok, maybe that’s channeling Barney Stinson a bit much, but the dinner was sensational. The day was gorgeous with barely a cloud in the sky and the temperature hovering around 72. I had 20 hens naked and...
I have been to Vietnam. I have had this sandwich a hundred times. The above is raved about as the best in San Francisco but I sure hope they are wrong. I realize I am not in Saigon and I don’t hold this sammie to the standards that only a third world, health code-less country can achieve but...
I have been really into beets lately. I never really experimented with them. Certainly I never had them raw. I have found them to be clever. They are more versatile than I thought. Plus they are a double hit. Beet greens make a great salad. This post is all to say, I love me some beets. Take a...
To all our mother readers, we’re sure your “yesterday” was fantastic. Over at momma Anello’s house it was cooking as usual. This may look familiar to you, because it is. Mom Anello loves her osso buco and so there was no question as to what I would be cooking. A few changes...
Pizza. It’s arguably the quickest and most versatile fast food out there. The trend these days in NYC is to bring pizza back to its Napoli roots. Thinner crust, less topping and more time to make it equates to the gourmet-izing of this friendly snack. I have been to Napoli. The pizza is...
Chicago hot dogs are famous like their pizza. I am not sure I understand why on either account. To be fair I was told to visit this place NOT for the hot dogs but for the Italian beef sandwich pictured below. The beef was a bit disappointing as well. It was sort of like a mediocre Philly cheese...
This past Sunday I participated in the 5 Boro Bike Tour. Starting in lower Manhattan and heading north, the tour rounds out through each borough ending up in Staten Island. I didn’t make it past Williamsburg. But I did make it to 4 our of the 5 boroughs. You all know I am on the never ending...
Queens Day on the Bow from Anthony Anello on Vimeo. Many of the crew onboard comes from a Dutch decent. On Queens Day the ship decided to celebrate with some Dutch food on the bow of the ship as we sail away from Acapulco. As I sat on the bow surrounded by Dutch officers I got a little lesson on...
You can’t beat some fresh beef sliced by Italians. At John’s Deli in Bensonhurst they have some of the finest. If you have not already heard about their famous roast beef, formerly only available on Tuesday’s, you have now. After peeking at this clip I don’t blame you to be...
Craft Market Cafe – Grand Cayman from Anthony Anello on Vimeo. Diabetic Blood Sugar Count Pre-meal: 78 | Post-meal (1 hour): 128 | Insulin: 4 Units Grand Cayman is a beautiful place. The water has that perfect Caribbean blue/green color to it. However, before I went to sink my feet into the...
Not really but I tell you the way they cut their short ribs makes for an amazing grilled steak. They are so tender all they need is a little salt and pepper. The other night I paired it with some orchiette and beat greens. The greens were another REEL TASTY leftover simply dressed with really good...
REEL TASTY was a success this past Saturday and the spoils keep on a comin’. Some left over hanger steak was calling my name from the refrigerator. One nice part of working from home I get more bonding time with the old chill box. A fresh Portuguese roll was my vessel. What you are looking at...
Deck is clean. Knives are sharp. Screen warming up. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, REEL TASTY: Season Due is set to begin. Tomorrow night will kick off the season with a bachelorette party. A table full of ladies eating drinking and laughing their to-be-wed friend off in style. 80’s style that...
Most of you know that I keep strict rules when it comes to PBJ’s. I am a purist. I think the fluff, nutella, etc should stay in the pantry. This is why I have avoided visiting Peanut Butter and Co. for years. This small shop in Greenwich Village has over a decade of sandwiches under it’s...
Everyone loves a surprise. Well…most people do. At the root of surprise is discovery. Most of the time is boils down to a moment. Like the moment you sip your glass of soda only to realize you grabbed someone else glass of milk. But, sometimes, when we are really lucky, that discovery unfolds...
This morning was wonderful. One of those morning that unfolds with effortless decision making, timeless scheduling and non-strenuous motion only a lazy Sunday can produce. I have been living in Greenpoint for the better part of 5 years now and the restaurant scene is just now hitting it’s...
