The Sundry Tomatoes

DATE: August 14, 2015 LOCATION:  Dos Toros Taqueria 11 Carmine Street, West Village Hello Hello! I had a Trader Joe's salad waiting for me today, but then I was tempted by a much more appealing option (no offense TJ, I still love your pre-made lunches). My coworkers invited me to go to Dos Toros Taqueria, a Chipotle-like place that I have walked by twice a day for a year without ever going in to try it. The inside of the restaurant is very much like a make shift Chipotle, with lots of uneven wooden tables and none of the industrial metallic details that distinguish the competitor's locales. First I wasn't sure how to remove the snuggly fitted top of my card-boardy container. I know I sound stupid, but I envisioned me pulling too hard and ending up with a burrito bowl as a new shirt. Anyway, I anti-climatically removed the lid, took a quick glance and all of the food I was about to taste, snapped a photo and was on my way.  I ordered from the Carmine Street lo

DATE: July 21st, 2015 LOCATION: Scarpetta 355 W 14th Street,  New York ,  NY   10014 I originally didn't consider writing about my dining experience at Scarpetta, not because it wasn't good, but because it was SO good, it almost doesn't even need to be mentioned.  Scarpetta is an Italian restaurant in the meat-packing district and has received many accolades.   If you've been to or even just heard of Scarpetta, then you know what dish I HAD to order, especially being my first time there.  I ordered the  Spaghetti, Tomato & Basil .  I was wondering how could such a simple, plain sounding dish be raved and reviewed as much as it has been?  Well, after one bite, I can taste why.  The texture of the spaghetti is very smooth and buttery.  The tomato is saucy and sticks with every forkful of pasta.  This pasta dish is very simplistic but flavorful! Spaghetti, Tomato & Basil These are not just cooks in Scarpetta's kitchen, these are fine dining