The bread was toasted, then brushed with a mix of garlic, Italian seasoning, and a couple of dabs of olive oil.

The dark chocolate is perfectly melty, creating a very appealing mouth feel, which carries with it a bittersweet note.

It is a simple dish, but so representative of the cuisine from those parts of the world. 

When I closed my eyes, I was transported to a roadside restaurant in Mexico, where I first had quesabirrias.

The new bar is slated to open on September 29, according to an employee.

The vibe is very much that of an old-school ice cream parlor, with about 20 flavors to choose from.

The Sweetgreen is located on the corner of West 75th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

A kosher bistro and bar named after the "black parrot tulip" has opened on West 106th Street.

Who remembers Big Daddy's?

The more than 40-year-old Upper West Side grocery store will close at the end of the month, according to an employee.

The tomatoes are sauteed with the pasta, creating a pink sauce that leaves the perfect bit of sweetness on your tongue.

Good Enough to Eat will close its doors permanently on Sunday, August 30.

Though I had gone to TAP planning to review the Pão de Queijo,the açaí bowl wound up catching my eye.

Here are the six restaurants that make my list of the best gluten-free spots on the Upper West Side.

Jet's Pizza on Amsterdam, between West 95th and 96th streets, has closed its doors.

The crab’s natural sweetness is balanced perfectly with the spicy mayo and the rice provides a nice vinegar-y bite.

Barzini's is not planning on closing, according to multiple employees.

The kebab is tender and juicy, with a crisp coating and a depth of flavor that stands up to the tahini and onion.

To watch Chef Matt Spivey oversee the kitchen at Sempre Oggi is to watch a master of his craft.

The noodles were a perfect foil to the intense pop of flavor from the beef and the saltiness of the soy sauce.

Cheesy Pizza on the corner of West 100th Street and Broadway appears to have permanently closed.

I diligently squeezed charred lemon over each forkful: kale first, then a chunk of cod, followed by a fearless dip into the aioli.

Tal Bagels is located on Broadway, between West 90th and 91st streets.

Encased in a traditional Vietnamese pastry that’s slightly sweet and appealingly chewy, this dish is a bona fide symphony of textures.

"A Taste of Ecuador Food Cart" is not in its usual spot in Riverside Park this summer.

There, on a little wooden stand, was the richest, thickest slice of banana chocolate chip cake I’ve ever seen.

Francesco's Pizza is closed and the inside of the storefront is completely gutted.

The new outpost will be Eataly Caffè's first on the Upper West Side.

Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding was just named the best dessert in the country.

The burst of sweetness from the juicy tomato paired incredibly well with the saltiness of the anchovy and the creaminess of the cheese.