The NYC Kitchen

04/27/2026

You walk in for a spice or two…and leave with 5 things you didn’t know you needed. 🤣

📍’s 123 Lexington Ave NYC

04/13/2026

Porto Rico Import is a true NYC time capsule. 🕰️

They’ve been roasting beans in the Village since 1907!

I brought home a bag of French Sumatra Mandheling: dark, full-bodied, intense and smoky. 😋

What are your favorite beans to bring home?

07/17/2025

Saffron is one of those ingredients I reach for when I want to make something special.
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I especially love using it in seafood stew—it adds this golden warmth that’s both delicate and bold, like it knows its power but doesn’t need to shout.
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I usually pick up saffron at or , two of my favorite spots in the city for spices that tell stories. Recently I got a sample from while at the Fancy Food Show.

And for the seafood, I head to
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This dish isn’t just a recipe. It’s a ritual. It’s a reminder that some flavors are worth lingering over.
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What ingredient turns your kitchen into a sanctuary?

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07/01/2025

POV: You’re at a prosciutto tasting at Eataly NYC 🥂—savoring silky ribbons of Prosciutto di Carpegna 🇮🇹, aged over 13 months in the Marche region of Italy. The kind of flavor that lingers… delicate, complex, and unforgettable.

I enjoyed watching, tasting, and savoring the prosciutto paired with aged cheeses, bread, and just the right touch of fruit. A true taste of Italy, right in the heart of New York City.

This DOP-certified prosciutto is the real deal—and such a beautiful reminder of how food connects us to place, history, and craft.

06/24/2025

06/11/2025

There’s something enchanting about a lazy afternoon in NYC—and now, thanks to the and the wonderful, female-founded you can experience it in a charming way.

Their new Perfect Picnic Package includes:

🧺 A gorgeous picnic for two
🧀 Locally sourced cheeses + premium cured meats from
🥖 A crusty baguette, savory olives, sweet fig jam
🍪 Two chocolate chip cookies
🫖 Black tea + spring water, all tucked inside a chic souvenir tote

Whether you’re visiting or just need a moment of stillness in the city, this is your invitation to slow down and savor it all—right on the edge of Bryant Park. 💛

And if you’re visiting NYC and looking for a centrally-located hotel, try the Park Terrace Hotel (hello, dreamy rooms + their new members-only club!), you’re right in the heart of it all. Midtown, but serene.