The Fabulous Foodie | Sass and the City

Il Mulino: A Review

December 28, 2014 by anc49

After a very successful day of shopping at Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, my family and I swung by one of our favorite restaurants on the way home: Il Mulino. Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Il Mulino is a treasured Italian gem that boasts a menu of scrumptious specialties and a cozy atmosphere. I hadn’t been in about two years, but I remembered that my last experience was nothing short of wonderful. This review will focus on […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: anelli, boca, boca raton, broccoli, chicken, dinner, florida, fort lauderdale, il mulino, italian, italian food, palm beach, polenta, spinach, tortellini, town center mall

Leave a comment

A Brief Journey in French Cuisine

November 12, 2014 by anc49

When people think of French cuisine, several ingredients come to mind: bread, butter, sugar, meat. Several dishes also come to mind: quiches, crêpes, ratatouille, casseroles au gratin, cheese platters. And thanks to my study abroad experience, I can verify that these gastronomic generalizations are apparent in everyday French life. Why yes, the French do eat all of these wonderful, scrumptious things, and they eat them often—but in small portions. The idea we have in our minds of the French methodically eating […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: alsace, baguette, beignet, boulangerie, cafe au lait, camembert, cheese, coffee, creme brulee, croissant, croix a la canelle, eclair, espresso, france, millefeuille, pastry, patisserie, port salut, prosciutto, quiche, ratatouille, riesling, senorita, spain, strasbourg, study abroad, tarte flambee, vin bourru, white wine, wine

Leave a comment

Jack’s Wife Freda: A Review

August 1, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Even though I lived right by Jack’s Wife Freda last summer, I never went. For some unknown reason, I just didn’t make it a point to go and I’ve regretted it ever since. So when my friend suggested we grab dinner there the other night, I jumped at the opportunity. Good food and good company? Sounds like my kind of night. The place is SO adorable, quirky and charming. We ate outside and enjoyed the idyllic evening breeze […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: arugula, french fries, fries, garlic, jack's wife freda, lafayette, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, skirt steak, soho, steak, summer

Leave a comment

NY Dosas Cart: A Review

July 30, 2014 by anc49

Albeit my distaste for spicy food, I really do like certain Indian dishes (samosas, naan, dosas, etc). They’re very flavorful, healthful and unique. Last year I tried out Hampton Chutney and loved it! It was my delicious introduction to the world of dosas. My editor suggested that I try the dosas cart in Washington Square Park. Unfortunately, it stayed behind on my running to-do list and entered the world of “things I didn’t get to do in 2013.” The other day, […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: appetizer, dosas, editor, greenwich village, hampton chutney, indian food, intern, internship, lentils, new york city, nyc, peas, potato, potatoes, salad, samosas, side salad, soho, spicy, turkey, turkey sandwich, washington square park

Leave a comment

Rice to Riches: A Review

July 26, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Like any good Cuban, I love rice pudding (or arroz con leche). Nothing had ever matched (or come close to) my grandma’s arroz con leche—until I tried Rice to Riches. It’s this quirky little shop in Nolita that literally only serves rice pudding (aside from beverages, obviously) and is decorated with bright, clever, politically incorrect signs that leave you no option but to laugh. It’s always busy and there are a bajillion rice pudding flavors and toppings. Or, […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: arroz con leche, cuba, cuban, cuban food, french toast, manhattan, new york, nolita, nyc, rice pudding, rice to riches, soho

Leave a comment

Billy’s Bakery: A Review

July 19, 2014 by anc49

Photo via I’m a fan of all bakeries, so it’s no surprise that I jumped at the opportunity to try out Billy’s Bakery in Chelsea with a couple friends this past Sunday. I’d never been but fell in love with the place once I got there. It’s so charming and adorable—kind of like Magnolia meets Butter Lane. Anyway, I was overwhelmed with all of the scrumptious looking flavors and just knew deep down inside that a cupcake wasn’t gonna cut […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: billys bakery, butter lane, cake, chelsea, chocolate frosting, cupcake, dessert, magnolia, manhattan, new york, nyc, vanilla cake, yellow cake

Leave a comment

The Meatball Shop: A Review

July 18, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Before I delve into my review for The Meatball Shop, I must admit that I am now a carnivore. After a year and a half of pescatarianism, I have begun to eat meat for health reasons. So last week when my friend invited me to dinner at The Meatball Shop, I couldn’t resist the offer because back in my previous carnivore days, I adored quality meatballs and of course, meatball subs. The Meatball Shop has several Manhattan locations, […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: beef, carnivore, manhattan, meatball sandwich, meatballs, mozzarella, new york, nyc, the meatball shop, ues, upper east side

Leave a comment

Magnolia Bakery: A Review

July 13, 2014 by anc49

Photo via The other day I was in Rockefeller Center and of course, saw its popular Magnolia Bakery storefront. I’ve been a faithful fan of Magnolia since my first trip to NYC four years ago—the cupcakes follow a traditional recipe and their buttercream is incredibly difficult to beat. Well, Publix’s buttercream is pretty good… Anyway, I had to stop by Magnolia and grab my standard cupcake: vanilla cake with milk chocolate frosting. Name: Magnolia Bakery Location: 1240 Avenue of the Americas […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: buttercream, chocolate, cupcakes, frosting, magnolia, magnolia bakery, magnolia cupcakes, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, publix, rockefeller center, vanilla

Leave a comment

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream

June 23, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Lately I’ve become an ice cream addict. Don’t get me wrong—I’ve always enjoyed the beloved dessert, but I’ve usually opted for cake and pastries instead. Now that temperatures are heating up, ice cream sounds better than ever. (I’ll also admit that I became quite friendly with two guys named Ben and Jerry this past semester at Georgetown… sophomore slump, anyone?) Ever since last summer I’ve wanted to try Van Leeuwen’s ice cream but never actually did. Luckily for […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: cake, dessert, food truck, georgetown, ice cream, ice cream truck, manhattan, new york, nyc, pastries, soho, sophomore, sophomore slump, van leeuwen, van leeuwen's ice cream

Leave a comment

Sass and the City

A city girl with a diva twirl

Category Archives: The Fabulous Foodie

Il Mulino: A Review

A Brief Journey in French Cuisine

Jack’s Wife Freda: A Review

NY Dosas Cart: A Review

Rice to Riches: A Review

Billy’s Bakery: A Review

The Meatball Shop: A Review

Magnolia Bakery: A Review

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream