One year in Boston down, and so many great places to still explore! We had a whirlwind of a 2019—with one Rookie Chef moving to New England to explore everything it offered (hello, seafood) and another Rookie Chef visiting quite often for this round-up. And while we can’t beat a challenging new recipe made right … Continue reading
When date night plans have to change last minute, what is one to do with a highly coveted dinner reservation at a 8-person seating sushi spot? Call your sister to visit for a girls weekend of course! Excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day in NYC this year, our plans had to be adjusted a bit when … Continue reading
We had planned a cooking date night for a few weeks before we found ourselves at Chelsea Market in New York City, browsing the fresh seafood station. Rows of raw fish, shiny scallops, glistening oysters and lanky squid were on display on beds of ice — but we were looking for the shrimp. Previous trips the … Continue reading
After a long day at the beach, while on our inaugural Rookie Chef Road Trip to Cape Cod, the foodie team and I were very excited about a nice sit down dinner in Chatham. Less than a 30 minute drive a couple towns over, we walked the quaint streets of Chatham ahead of dinner, stopping … Continue reading
This year was an exciting one for us at Rookie Chef. New eats, new treats and our first Rookie Chef Summer Trip, this year to Cape Cod — a spot we had yet to venture. The seafood, sunshine and beach were all appealing and we couldn’t wait to share our adventure with you. Staying in … Continue reading
In terms of culinary variety, Buffalo is really a gold mine for good food. Every year, new and exciting establishments are popping up with an incredible display of food while household names are innovating and improving menus like never before. Growing up in the Queen City, we were lucky to be exposed to a great … Continue reading
Summer calls for the freshest food you can eat and taking advantage of the beautiful weather outdoors (before winter arrives) is a must. Outdoor patios, dinners on the lawn and feasting with a view are the way to go. For us at Rookie Chef, we can’t go long without a stop at a local Clam … Continue reading
My sister always said, she could live on Asian-inspired cuisine. I can’t blame her, since I’m lucky enough to live in an incredible area where influences from all over the world are right at my door step. Looking to explore a new taste, we happened upon Kinjo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Self-proclaimed a “new Japanese … Continue reading
Long hours, long days, long weeks. We’ve all had them. Sometime the last thing you want to do after an exhausting day at work is break open the fridge and cook up a homemade meal. But with a little prep ahead of time, you can have this healthy dish in minutes. Rice — can be … Continue reading
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