Barbeque is a summertime pastime for dining nearly anywhere in the world. This cooking technique is believed to have originated centuries...

Without a doubt, one of the staple dishes in New York (when we speak about fast and cheap food) are hot dogs. It's comforting to know...

According to food historians, today's modern carrot cake originally descended from a medieval carrot pudding in Europe. Sugar and...

Back in the days when shopping was an all-day affair for those 'Ladies who Lunch', Lord & Taylor greeted diners with a seven-piece...

There is one fruit that has been enjoyed for 3000 years and still is going strong. Its original name of 'man-kay' derives from Tamil. Its...

In 1967, the actor Patrick O'Neal and his brother Michael opened O'Neals Saloon across from Lincoln Center. But the NYS Liquor Authority...

The practice in Spain for the last meal the day consists of eating small dishes. In place of a larger dinner, the evening fare is known...

Lazzara's (since 1985) is located in a brownstone building at 221 W. 38th St west of 7th Avenue. As I recall, this wasn't the name when...

American food culture lists have always included peanut butter. How many of us can remember opening our school lunch boxes to find that...

Although considered a San Francisco treat, Cioppino's roots and name hail from Europe. It is similar to the fish stews found in Sicily...

Did you know Gage & Tollner was the first landmark dining room in New York? Gage & Tollner was located at 372 Fulton Street, (between...

Sun, sea and sand are excellent reasons why Europeans, and those from other parts of Spain, head to the Alicante region beginning in...

"Zum Zum" was distinctive than most hot dog chains in NYC. Instead, they sold wursts in a counter-service atmosphere. Their advertising...

Many food items merge so well with one each other. With the distinctive terrain in Mediterranean's Spain, an abundance of products is...

Nedick's was an American chain of fast-food restaurants that originated in New York City in 1913. The name was formulated from the last...

Two Sizzling Beverages That Are Cooling – Drink Recipes from Spain Now is the season for something cool and refreshing to drink. Spain is...

Le Train Bleu was a novel, and small restaurant tucked away in Bloomingdale's on 59th & Lex. This venue was modelled after the original...

Searching the origin of recipes draws upon the imagination. Tiramisu has more interesting tidbits of its roots than most others, and its...

Andalusia is the region that conjures up the fabled and romantic images of Spain as described many times by playwright Federico García...

Chock Full o' Nuts, began as a Times Square nut stand in 1922 by owner William Black. In 1926, he opened a store on Broadway and 43rd...