Unearthed treasures from my food-obsessed past (2005-2013)
Step into my digital time capsule! These posts are culinary artifacts from my days as a wandering food blogger, capturing meals and moments from across the country when “influencer” wasn’t yet a career path and digital cameras were still revolutionary.
It all started in 2005 when I was criss-crossing America for work and needed a system to document my growing restaurant obsession. I built my own tracking software (tech nerd alert!) before discovering WordPress and migrating my food adventures there.
Many of these restaurants have since closed their doors, but the memories live on. Consider this section my gastronomic scrapbook — where my journey as an Eat Tech Dad truly began.
Browse through these vintage reviews for a taste of mid-2000s food culture and to witness the evolution of both my palate and my writing. The tech has changed, the dad part came later, but the eating? That’s been consistent throughout.
600 W Old Country Rd Hicksville, NY 11801 When 13A opened, I could not be happier as this was originally the home of The Spare Rib, not the worst chain…
633 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10017 At 40th St. (212) 986-8080 http://www.docksoysterbar.com/ Oysters so good even a 2yr old will eat them. That should be the catch phrase for…
743 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10036 (Between 46th and 47th) (212)245-9126 http://www.scruffyduffys.com/ Be it after work or late night, Scruffy Duffys is always a great bar to visit and…
1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 (212)489-5600 http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/restaurants/ruby_foos_times_square Part of the great BR Guest group of restaurants Ruby Foo's is quite a charm in Times Square. Be warned, Ruby Foo's…
37-33 74th St Jackson Height, NY 11372 (718) 507-0666 If you are looking for Indian food in New York, Jackson Heights is your spot. Many will tell you that Jackson…
17 Stanton St b/w Bowery & Chrystie New York, NY 10002 December has been a pretty slow month, since I have not found many new places, but do not worry…
127 W 56TH New York, NY 10019 (212) 957-8020 Topaz Thai is located couple blocks from my office, which is how it was discovered as a lunch spot. Be warned…
42 East 58th St New York, NY 10022 http://www.taorestaurant.com/ Tao is a staple in NYC! It is one of those places everyone dines and just constantly talks about, to the…