1/8/17 O&A NYC FOOD- IT’S TIME FOR COMFORT FOOD!: Salmon Cakes

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful. The crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon are the hallmark of these salmon patties. They are the real deal! It’s no wonder these salmon cakes have been so popular. Continue reading

1/6/18 O&A NYC FOOD- SUNDAY BRUNCH : Seafood Spaghetti (Tallarines Con Mariscos)

Seafood spaghetti, known as tallarines con mariscos or tallarin marinero in Latin America, is a perfect example of the fusion of Italian food in Latin America. This easy dish is the perfect stay at home Sunday brunch. Continue reading

1/4/18 O&A NYC FOOD- IT’S TIME FOR COMFORT FOOD!: Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes

 

With ground turkey swapped in for beef and an Italian flair. WARNING: these Sloppy Joes are super addicting.

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 lb. ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 c. marinara
4 hoagies or Italian rolls
4 slices provolone
Freshly chopped Italian parsley

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until golden and no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes.

Add marinara and stir until coated, then let simmer until slightly thickened, 8 minutes.

Heat broiler. Spoon ground turkey mixture onto hoagies and top with provolone, then broil until cheese is melty, 2 to 3 minutes.

Garnish with Italian parsley and serve.

12/16/17 O&A NYC FOOD- MORE GRILL CHEESE PLEASE!: Roast Beef and French Onion Grilled Cheese

Roast Beef and French Onion Grilled Cheese is is a hearty winter delight. The nutty, gooey Gruyere cheese is even tastier when melted on top of savory roast beef and sweet, fragrant sauteed onion. Continue reading

11/4/17 O7A NYC FOOD- PLEASE MORE GRILLED CHEESE! : Jalapeno Popper Sandwich

 This Jalapeno Popper Sandwich is unbelievably delish and is the perfect game day treat.  If you pick your jalapenos properly they are not too spicy. You can remove the membranes and seeds for less heat.  Continue reading

11/24/17 (repost) O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MUSIC MEETS ART: LOUIS XIII Cognac presents « 100 Years » By Pharrell Williams

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

It is this interdisciplinary approach to the arts that has endeared Pharrell Williams to the LOUIS XIII family — making him the all but obvious choice to front its newly-hatched call attraction campaign. Continue reading

11/24/17 O&A NYC FOOD- GREAT THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER IDEAS: Grilled Turkey, Brie, and Apple Butter Sandwich with Arugula

Thanksgiving 2017 maybe over, and as we shift into Black Friday it time to shop and deal with the leftovers. Here is a good start on the the post turkey day leftover feast. Continue reading

11/3/17 O&A NYC THIS WEEK: Chez Lucienne Reopens

By Walter Rutledge

Chez Lucienne celebrated it’s reopening on Wednesday, November 1st. The restaurant, which has been closed for the last two month, is back with a new look, a new menu and under new management. Located at 308 Lenox Avenue (one door south of Red Rooster) this quaint little French Bristo has returned with great panache and West African flair.

The remodeled décor has a freshness that accommodates both the happy hour revelers and intimate dining. A serpentine shaped communal seating area framed by ceiling to floor French doors provides an excellent area to mingle. Window shutters uniformly adorned with mirrors lined the long white washed brick wall.

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The revamped menu has retained some Chez Lucienne staples. Great burgers ranging from the Le Burger Classique (angus beef) to a veggie burger with chipotle mayo, and French cuisine favorites as Steak Frittes in a signature peppercorn sauce have survived the transition. And new dishes such as La Grillade D’Agneau (lamb Dibbi Mbacke style) Les Boulettes de Poisson Sauce Dakar (Senegalese fish balls in a tomato stew) offer patrons an exciting West African alternatives to French inspired dining.

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Chez Lucienne offers lunch beginning at 11am, happy hour 4pm- 7pm and late night dining until 2am. For reservations call (212) 289-5555. Bon appetite.

Kerby Jean Photographer