Located in the midst of the Chinese and Hispanic districts of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Barrio Chino (spanish for China Town) pays homage to the two cultures by serving up authentic Mexican fare while incorporating Asian accents and decor. Colorful lanterns and Chinese portraits hang in an open space with exposed brick walls, while the dark wood…
White Bean and Bacon Soup
Today I need soup. Something creamy and comforting. Something to warm me up from this long week of trekking through snow and negative temperatures. And something with just a little bacon, because salty pork cures all. This hearty, delicious and most importantly, warm, White Bean and Bacon Soup hits the mark on all three. This soup has a wonderfully…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Nothing says comfort food like a beef stew. It’s rich, hearty, and perfect for cold winter nights. Most stews can be a tedious process, but this slow cooker recipe still maintains those deep, rich flavors, only with less work. After just a little prep, throw everything into your crockpot and…set it and forget it! Give it a few hours and you have a flavorful…
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Move over kale! There’s a new superfood on the block. This underrated vegetable has gone through a major makeover and is now popping up on restaurant menus all over town. Not only is cauliflower extremely healthy; there is also a surprising number of ways to prepare it. This versatile veggie is an unexpected, but brilliant substitute for gluten and grains….
