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05/07/2012 / (0) Comments / In Latest Blog / by Jack Pollock

New York may have more restaurants than anywhere in the world.* Even with niche cuisines like Ethiopian or Ukrainian, a person has a whole list of potential eateries. But the sheer amount of choice can be paralyzing as you ponder the many places that may have a better version of what you’re looking for. I have spent many an afternoon hopping from spot to spot only to return home stubborn and hungry. That’s why I have provided you with three warning signs that indicate when a restaurant is...

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04/30/2012 / (0) Comments / In Latest Blog / by Jack Pollock

In case you haven’t noticed, food has gotten big. Really big. “Grass-fed”, “foodie” and “farm to table” have all become part of the vernacular and the amount of TV programming around food is simply astounding. Most of the time, this is a good thing. I’ll take more choices, even if I may scoff at a few of them (I’m looking at you, gluten-free followers). One of the more recent culinary upgrades has been at entertainment venues like sports stadiums and concert halls. While you can still...

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03/23/2012 / (0) Comments / In Latest Blog / by Jack Pollock

Hello fellow ChowGuy, I’m Jack Pollock. As a longtime CG enthusiast and son of the site founder, I’m thrilled to be making a contribution to this culinary treasure trove. Each week, I will be keeping you updated on my culinary adventures as part an ongoing food blog. I thought I’d use my first post to introduce myself and let you know what you can expect to hear from me each week.

As a twenty-two year old living in New York, I’m a fairly adventurous cook—when I do get around to it—...