Our must-eats in New York
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
MILLIE: It was our first winter in New York, and it was simply awesome!
Karla and I came prepared, equipped with thick, warm heavy coats and suede boots to keep us warm. It was minus-two degrees when we arrived at JFK International Airport at six o’clock in the morning, armed with a long list of places to eat in New York.
First stop was the French Culinary Institute at Broadway and Grand St., where Karla took her formal culinary education. We were taken on a grand tour of the kitchens and classrooms and my brother Gerry and I were simply impressed.
Next stop was Dean & DeLuca, a fabulous gourmet shop on Broadway and Prince St. that has everything a foodie could ever dream of, from fresh truffles to truffle oils, patés, different kinds of salt, wines from all over the world, chocolates and more!
We found time to drop by at Magnolia Bakery in Bloomingdale’s department store, known to specialize in cupcake trees and dessert tables. We just had to try their famous chocolate cake, which was moist and velvety-rich. The key lime cheesecake was also quite irresistible.
My friend Linda Ortega Sanchez and her daughter Sabrina hosted us for dinner at Hillstone Grill on 153 East and 53rd Street. I met Linda when she came to Manila for UNCTAD V, which was held at the PICC in 1979 and since then, we have kept in touch. The restaurant was already packed when we arrived at six in the evening. We feasted on thick, juicy and tender roast prime rib au jus. We all agreed that the prime rib was indeed superb!
KARLA: Mom said that her must-haves