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Last night, we had one of the most satisfying meals eaten out in a long time.  We left the apartment with no expectations.  Our mission has become to try out restaurants nearby and find a new favorite.  This has become surprisingly tricky.  Have my tastes become so keen that I can no longer appreciate most restaurant food?  [...]

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Blue Ribbon Bakery

Saturday night was another warm spring night, and we were in the mood for a dinner out.  After much debate, and being turned away at a Mesa Grill that was “Sorry, fully-committed.” we decided to go to Blue Ribbon Bakery in the West Village.  This is a casual gourmet restaurant known for its housemade breads.
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The Place

Matt and I went out to eat at The Place on Friday night.  This restaurant is tucked away, deep in the West Village.  We were drawn to the open air dining they offered, it being one of the warmest spring nights in the city yet.
The waitress suggested an appetizer “The butternut squash ravioli is not to be missed!” that we ordered [...]

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Food Network Lunch

Yes that’s right, I had lunch at the food network today – and it was awesome.  It was part of winning a scholarship sweepstakes from the Food Network to attend culinary school.  I entered on a whim last summer and got an email two months later to congratulate me – crazy right?  I never win anything.
 The [...]

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