Food

I’m a total #foodie. Follow my food journey here, as I jump around a lot from American cuisine to Italian to Chinese to Thai to Indian to Pakistani. I don't discriminate... my food comes from anywhere from really fancy Michelin rated restaurants to my own kitchen to the "unsanitary" food trucks of New York City.

Street meat is one of the best food finds in any given city, despite what germaphobes have to say about it. I do love to cook! I won’t say I’m a good cook or some type of “Kitchen Guru,” but it’s something that I enjoy doing. Cooking is relaxing for me and I love to eat, so it’s a win-win situation. My favorite food is definitely Italian. I love my wine and cheese. My second favorite is Southern comfort food for sure. If I had to pick a least favorite, it might be Greek food, but I still experiment with it every now and then. Brunch food is a new food group that I’m still exploring… chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, shrimp and grits… Interesting choices of breakfast food, in my opinion, but still delish. I think everyone should be open to trying new things… especially, when it comes to food.

My best piece of advice for anyone looking to venture out of their comfort zone… Always ask for recommendations, order one of those recommended dishes, and order one thing that is similar to what you might normally like to eat.

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Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, The Bar Scene

Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs

Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, The Bar Scene

Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs

Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs is one of my favorite spots in Tribeca to catch up with friends over drinks... And the food’s not bad!

Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, The Bar Scene

Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs

#FoodieAdventures, sushi, speakeasy, Bianca's Favs

Nōksu

Nōksu: A Subway Speakeasy

#FoodieAdventures, sushi, speakeasy, Bianca's Favs

Nōksu

My solo dining experience at a new omakase speakeasy restaurant in a subway station.

#FoodieAdventures, sushi, speakeasy, Bianca's Favs

Nōksu

#FoodieAdventures, Lower East Side, The Bar Scene, Tapas & Shared Plates, Closed

Contra

Farewell, Contra

#FoodieAdventures, Lower East Side, The Bar Scene, Tapas & Shared Plates, Closed

Contra

An intimate L.E.S. restaurant offering an impeccable tasting menu and uniquely crafted cocktails.

#FoodieAdventures, Lower East Side, The Bar Scene, Tapas & Shared Plates, Closed

Contra

The Bar Scene, Hell's Kitchen

Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Starchild Rooftop

The Bar Scene, Hell's Kitchen

Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge

There’s a new rooftop lounge in Hell’s Kitchen! Enjoy the impressive panoramic NYC views, good vibes, and unique cocktails at Starchild.

The Bar Scene, Hell's Kitchen

Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Westchester, Chinese, Restaurant Review, The Bar Scene

Goosefeather

Goosefeather: A Chinese Tapas Bar

Westchester, Chinese, Restaurant Review, The Bar Scene

Goosefeather

Influenced by my cousin, Melissa, I checked out Goosefeather last weekend! This modern Cantonese restaurant reminded me of a Chinese tapas bar.

Westchester, Chinese, Restaurant Review, The Bar Scene

Goosefeather

Tapas & Shared Plates, Lower East Side, The Bar Scene, #FoodieAdventures

Wildair

Tapas & Shared Plates, Lower East Side, The Bar Scene, #FoodieAdventures

Wildair

A cozy L.E.S. neighborhood gem serving shared plates of “New American” cuisine and well-made cocktails.

Tapas & Shared Plates, Lower East Side, The Bar Scene, #FoodieAdventures

Wildair

#FoodieAdventures, sushi, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, Cobble Hill Brooklyn

Ki Sushi

Ki Sushi in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

#FoodieAdventures, sushi, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, Cobble Hill Brooklyn

Ki Sushi

Last night, I checked out Ki Sushi for a date night on Smith Street near Cobblehill in Brooklyn. You can’t go wrong with a sushi spot that has fresh fish and reasonable prices.

#FoodieAdventures, sushi, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, Cobble Hill Brooklyn

Ki Sushi

Boozy Brunch, Harlem, #BlackOwned, #FemaleOwned

Harlem Brunch Spots to Try Out This Sunday

Boozy Brunch, Harlem, #BlackOwned, #FemaleOwned

From world-renown Southern bells to hidden neighborhood gems, here are a few Harlem restaurants I’ve tried out for brunch within the last year!

Boozy Brunch, Harlem, #BlackOwned, #FemaleOwned

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads, Bianca's Favs

Our Take on Sweetgreen’s Harvest Bowl

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads, Bianca's Favs

Here’s a recipe for Sweetgreen’s Harvest Bowl, but reinvented with Maple BBQ grilled chicken, balsamic-dijon dressing, and more.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads, Bianca's Favs

Triple Peach Salad with Grilled Chicken & Honey-Mustard Balsamic Dressing

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads, Bianca's Favs

An easy salad recipe that uses three different types of peaches. Plus, a new homemade dressing I’m obsessed with.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads, Bianca's Favs

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

Blueberry Balsamic Salad with Mesquite Grilled Chicken & Pumpkin Seeds

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

A Fall inspired recipe with blueberries and my favorite seasoned chicken.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

#FoodieAdventures, Harlem, COVID-19 Dining

Clay

Cuisine, Cocktails & Conversation at Clay Restaurant in Harlem

#FoodieAdventures, Harlem, COVID-19 Dining

Clay

I just checked another Harlem restaurant off my foodie wish list! Not only did I love the restaurant, but I got to catch up with one of my best friends, who I haven’t seen IRL since before the pandemic.

#FoodieAdventures, Harlem, COVID-19 Dining

Clay

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

My Power Salad

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

Here’s the “recipe” for the super colorful, protein-packed salad on my Instagram feed.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

5 Ingredient Salad Recipes for Your Next BBQ

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

These refreshing salad bowls have been crowd-pleasers at BBQs all Summer long! And they only consist of five ingredients each.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Healthy Eating, salads

COVID-19 Dining, The Bar Scene

Broadstone Bar & Kitchen

A Visit to Broadstone Bar & Kitchen After Masking Guidelines Were Lifted

COVID-19 Dining, The Bar Scene

Broadstone Bar & Kitchen

I had dinner at Broadstone Bar & Kitchen downtown one night after work. And honestly, not much has changed. Here’s my outdooring dining experience in FiDi.

COVID-19 Dining, The Bar Scene

Broadstone Bar & Kitchen

Health & Wellness, Detox Tea, Healthy on the Inside

My Favorite Detox Tea

Health & Wellness, Detox Tea, Healthy on the Inside

It’s nothing fancy, but here’s the recipe for my favorite detox tea. It’s basically a combo of honey, fresh squeezed citruses, and hot water.

Health & Wellness, Detox Tea, Healthy on the Inside

New Jersey Eats, COVID-19 Dining, COVID-19 Experiences

Stonewood Tavern

Dinner at Stonewood Tavern

New Jersey Eats, COVID-19 Dining, COVID-19 Experiences

Stonewood Tavern

Check out the review of my dinner experience from a local favorite of the Lake Hopatcong area in New Jersey.

New Jersey Eats, COVID-19 Dining, COVID-19 Experiences

Stonewood Tavern

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Meal Kits & Subscriptions

Sunbasket Meal Kits

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Meal Kits & Subscriptions

Here’s my review of Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that I tried for a month. The menu variety is awesome and I like the a la carte grocery items, but the portions are a little disappointing.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Meal Kits & Subscriptions

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Coffee

3 Things I Add to My Morning Coffee Routine

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Coffee

These are three things I add to my coffee in the morning. The third one might surprise you!

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Coffee

#FoodieAdventures, Restaurant Review, COVID-19 Dining, #FemaleOwned, Farm to Table

Malibu Farm

Malibu Farm NYC

#FoodieAdventures, Restaurant Review, COVID-19 Dining, #FemaleOwned, Farm to Table

Malibu Farm

Here’s my experience dining at the newest farm-to-table restaurant in FiDi.

#FoodieAdventures, Restaurant Review, COVID-19 Dining, #FemaleOwned, Farm to Table

Malibu Farm

The Bar Scene, Bianca's Favs, COVID-19 Dining

A Visit to The Dead Rabbit During the COVID-19 Era

The Bar Scene, Bianca's Favs, COVID-19 Dining

This was my first visit back to The Dead Rabbit since the beginning of the pandemic. Wait times were just as long as I remembered pre-COVID, but still so worth it.

The Bar Scene, Bianca's Favs, COVID-19 Dining

Wine + Cheese, Meal Kits & Subscriptions, #DateNight

A Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience by Bright Cellars & The Tasting Room

Wine + Cheese, Meal Kits & Subscriptions, #DateNight

Check out my at-home wine tasting experience by Bright Cellars with cheese pairings courtesy of The Tasting Board.

Wine + Cheese, Meal Kits & Subscriptions, #DateNight

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Easy Dinners, pork

Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Pan Sauce

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Easy Dinners, pork

Another easy dinner for the books! This recipe features some juicy pork tenderloin smothered in mushroom pan sauce.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Easy Dinners, pork

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Easy Dinners

Easy Mediterranean Fish Recipes with ‘Lemon Butter Caper’ Sauce

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Easy Dinners

It took a few tries, but I’ve been doing lots of cooking during the quarantine and I finally nailed the “lemon butter caper sauce.” Here are some easy Mediterranean fish recipes to try out at home.

Bianca's in the Kitchen, Easy Dinners

Chef Matthew Kenney, #PlantBased, vegan, COVID-19 Dining, Flatiron, rooftop

SUTRA

Sutra NYC

Chef Matthew Kenney, #PlantBased, vegan, COVID-19 Dining, Flatiron, rooftop

SUTRA

Check out my experience at a new plant-based restaurant and rooftop created by the creative Chef Matthew Kenney in partnership with Alo Yoga.

Chef Matthew Kenney, #PlantBased, vegan, COVID-19 Dining, Flatiron, rooftop

SUTRA

COVID-19 Dining, chelsea, Vegetarian-Friendly, Farm to Table, Closed due to COVID-19

The Orchard Townhouse

COVID-19 Dining, chelsea, Vegetarian-Friendly, Farm to Table, Closed due to COVID-19

The Orchard Townhouse

Here’s my Fall dining experience at The Orchard Townhouse.

COVID-19 Dining, chelsea, Vegetarian-Friendly, Farm to Table, Closed due to COVID-19

The Orchard Townhouse

Wine + Cheese, Fall, cider

Get Cozy this Fall with Ciders from Winc

Wine + Cheese, Fall, cider

Ciders are perfect for the Fall and these Winc picks are great for anyone looking to sip on something sweet, easy, and low alcohol.

Wine + Cheese, Fall, cider

chelsea, Boozy Brunch, COVID-19 Dining

Motel Morris

chelsea, Boozy Brunch, COVID-19 Dining

Motel Morris

While walking around Chelsea this weekend, I stopped by the Motel Morris for a late brunch and discovered the “Breakfast Fried Rice.”

chelsea, Boozy Brunch, COVID-19 Dining

Motel Morris

Restaurant Review, COVID-19 Dining, seafood, Gramercy

Oceans

Restaurant Review, COVID-19 Dining, seafood, Gramercy

Oceans

After being quarantined during the pandemic, I finally checked this restaurant off my list. And despite outdooring dining on these nasty New York City streets, the ambiance at Oceans didn’t disappoint.

Restaurant Review, COVID-19 Dining, seafood, Gramercy

Oceans