Month: July 2015

As promised, here is part two of my Japanese Hot Pot adventure. Since we were four hungry foodies, we ordered two different varieties of the hot pot to share. The first was a boiling broth with veggies. Once the broth was ready to go, you dip your own pork pieces into it. In addition to … Continue reading Adventures in New York: Hakata Tonton Part II

When a good friend texted me last week, "Are you an adventurous eater? Are you free Wednesday," my answer was yes and yes.  That is how I got to try my first Japanese hot pot. Hakata Tonton is a little spot in the West Village, pretty hard to get reservations, so we were going out at 9:30pm … Continue reading Adventures in New York: Hakata Tonton (Part I)

A few weekends ago, I attended the Rockaway Brewing Company's launch of their first canned beer. Although the brewery originated in the Far Rockaway, it has recently moved to a far bigger facility in Long Island City, Queens. Their beers are New York City craft beers at its finest, using fresh ingredients and delicious tasting. … Continue reading Rockaway Brewing Company Introduces Its First Canned Beer