Bern’s Steak House
1208 S. Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2421
As I mentioned at the end of my Momofuku Ko post (let’s see how many times I can link to that before it gets lame and obscure), I recently went to Tampa, FL for a little self-imposed Spring Break. Matt had an actual one and I used [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Tastes like Bern-ing
Posted in Review, tagged beef, dessert room, Florida, Harry Waugh, oysters, produce, retirement, sirloin, spring break, Steak, Tampa, wine, wine collection on March 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Easter Surprise
Posted in General, Recipes, tagged anchovies, asparagus, Culinary Artistry, dish composition, Easter, eggs, family dinners, flavors, salad, spring, tarragon, thyme, vinaigrette on March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What’s the surprise, you ask? The Easter surprise is that I’m celebrating Easter with Matt and his family and, surprise!, I’m not Christian. Worry not, they’re fully aware of this fact, but are kind enough to include this Pagan in their family traditions anyway.
Naturally, I am skipping the church service, but will be there for [...]
Steaks 101
Posted in General, tagged beef, broil, cooking steak, grill, how to cook, pan sear, Steak, steakhouses on March 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In an effort to push myself out of my comfort zone, I’ve tried being a little more adventurous in the kitchen. What’s the point of all my learning, researching, Food Network watching, and cookbook reading if I’m just gonna prepare the same things day in and day out?
One thing that I love, but very rarely [...]
Lunetta – (Sliver of a) Moon Over B’way
Posted in Review, tagged bolognese, broadway, bruschetta, Flatiron district, homemade pasta, Italian food, meatballs, pasta, ragout on March 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Lunetta
920 Broadway (Southeast Corner of 21st)
(212) 533-3663
Following the trajectory of many yuppy social climbers, but not many restaurants, Lunetta’s trail leads from Brooklyn to Manhattan. The first Lunetta is located in Brooklyn on Smith Street. In November 2007, the second Lunetta opened on Broadway in the Flatiron District to some shaky reviews in the New [...]

