BLOCHO'S TACOS

but..... Rocking Horse Cafe 162 Eighth Avenue NYC For months I've been looking for a reason to eat at Rocking Horse Cafe.  In middle school my class went on a weekend trip to Rocking Horse Ranch.  A reunion with one of my elementary/middle school best friends, Hilary, who experienced Rocking Horse Ranch with me back in the day seemed to be the perfect excuse for such a dining adventure. On a cold Thursday night, I ventured to Rocking Horse Cafe excited about the idea of chips, salsa, and a delicious margarita.  I was met by all three!  The "chips" were corn tortilla halves a.k.a. HUGE and the salsa was perfectly piquant and had a much thicker and smooth consistency compared to a Tostitos type salsa.  I opted for the Blood Orange margarita which was more tasty than Blood Orange flavored, but I loved it.  As for the grub, Hilary and I decided to split everything and ordered the Tacos de Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) that came on three mini tortillas with a cabba...

Agave 140 7th Ave South NYC What is better than a boozey brunch on a cold rainy Sunday?  Not much.  Today I went to Agave in the West Village for a delicious brunch with my old high school friends.  We all made the trek (immediately the furthest distance was the UWS, but more abstractly it was London) for a wonderful experience at Agave.  I have had this place on my list of restaurants to try for a long time and I was not disappointed.  For $24.95 you get bottomless mimosas/wine/sangria/margaritas and a delectable brunch entree.  I opted for the Southwestern Eggs Benedict (no English muffin).  Poached eggs, tomato, avocado, chipotle hollandaise sauce.  YUM!  The eggs definitely needed salt (and an extra kick with some Cholula), but I left agave feeling satisfied.  And the margaritas are delicious and strong.  Nothing wrong with that. I'll be back to test out the dinner.

Blockhead's Burritos http://www.blockheads.com/ Worldwide Plaza  50th Bet. 8th & 9th (and many more locations...) I always associated Blockhead's Burritos with Harry's Burritos (which I do NOT like), but finally I decided it was time for me to give Blockhead's a try.  On a chilly Wednesday night, despite the crowds waiting in midtown for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, I headed to Blockhead's for dinner with a friend.  The margarita menu was extensive, the chips were perfectly crisp, and my beef picadillo tacos were mmm mmm good!   Definitely a good place to know about and I'm sure I'll be returning.  Plus, they have lots of veggie/dairy free options for others with allergies or sensitivities. 

Thank you to Emily (and TimeOut Chicago) for this wonderful tutorial: http://timeoutchicago.com/restaurants-bars/15531181/how-to-eat-a-taco I need to fill my life with tacos once again. Stay tuned for NEW updates!!!!

Empellon 230 West 4 th Street New York Empellon has been recommended to me at least three times this summer. It is the hot new place for amazing Mexican food. And ABSURDLYDELICIOUSMOUTHWATERING TACOS! With my sister and my mom we figured we would never get a last-minute reservation on a Saturday night, but my sister tried and succeeded and we were set (and at the reasonable hour of 7:45 no less)! The loud, hip, dim-lit front room at Empellon is worlds different from the quieter, relaxed, bright back room. But all booked up, we settled at our table in the front room and began the adventure. The cocktails, although small, were fresh and quenched the thirst that a Saturday of hanging out will create. We opted for the guacamole and 2 salsas -- chili arbole and smoked cashew -- which were fantastic. The guacamole was basic but combined with either of the two saulsces (salsa/sauces because of their smooth consistency) it took on new levels of deliciousness. Beware, the chil...

Here it is...Zagat Buzz 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in NYC http://www.zagat.com/buzz/8-best-mexican-restaurants-in-new-york I've only been to two!! HELP!

http://www.theydrawandcook.com/ What a cool website! Makes me want to take our my watercolors....and fry pan/blender/baking sheet. Oh. And They Draw & They Travel! http://www.theydrawandtravel.com/ Haven't quite figured this one out, but I'm working on it.