Hearth & Table

07 Feb

Trattoria da Vincenzo: Valentine’s Day Mixer

What do I think of Valentine’s Day? Blah! I think it is a Hallmark holiday that is contrived and silly…and although I feel this way, …

23 Jan

Monday Night Madness: The Greek Salad

After a weekend of complete gluttony all I am craving is a nice big hearty salad. Luckily, I have a bunch of veggies left over …

13 Jan

The Failure Club: Jess’s Procrastination Problem

New episode of the Failure Club! Check me out as I learn how to start my new catering company. Thanks to Chris and Ignacio for …

08 Jan

Trattoria da Vincenzo: An Italian Feast in the Dead of Winter

Hearth and Table has created a new series of dinner parties here in Brooklyn. That is right, Trattoria da Vincenzo moved to Fort Greene, Brooklyn! Our …

29 Dec

Dinner at Home: Ladies Night

Zach was away in Boston…so when the cat is away the mice will play. I was in serious need for Ladies Night…some loud chatter, silly …

19 Dec

Monday Night Madness: The Sweet Beet

Winter time is the time to gorge ourselves on the delicious beet, and that is what I did on this Monday Night. I had bought and …

16 Dec

Trattoria da Vincenzo: Please Raise a Glass

So this past Thursday was the first Vincenzo’s hosted by Hearth and Table in NYC! The theme was Greek…why…I have no idea. I just thought it …

15 Dec

From Dinner to Dancing: DJ Tony Rigatoni

For the month of December Hearth and Table would like to welcome a special someone to the DJ booth…please put your hands together for DJ …

05 Dec

Trattoria da Vincenzo: Brooklyn Style

Trattoria da Vincenzo was inspired by Il Nonno, the Grandfather, that owned the land that we lived on in Amelia this summer. The bungalow was …

28 Nov

Monday Night Madness: Meatballs and Martinis

It is 9pm and I am running through the apartment door to shovel something in my mouth. I am starving…not very unusual for me! As …

24 Nov

Thanksgiving: A Tale of Two Families

I have been waiting for this day all my life. The day I would buy my first twenty pound turkey…and host my first ever Thanksgiving. Zach …

21 Nov

Monday Night Madness: Who Knew Healthy Could Taste So Good

9pm…Just walking in from work…STARVING! Although I love foods that are not always good for me, I try to eat pretty healthy when I am cooking …

15 Nov

From Dinner to Dancing: DJ Fresh Wok

From the “City of Lakes,” Hearth and Table welcomes DJ Fresh Wok as this month’s visiting DJ. His talent as a photographer can be seen …

07 Nov

Monday Night Madness: An Unexpected Guest

As I was leaving work Monday night a friend texted me and said they are going to stop by around 8:30pm to say hi. I …

01 Nov

The Failure Club: Time to Make Change

Zach recently found a casting call for this new show that Morgan Spurlock is producing called the “Failure Club.” Zach said that I really needed …

15 Oct

From Dinner to Dancing: DJ M. Rare

We welcome DJ M. Rare this month, an Irish Catholic boy from New Jersey who has moves you’ve never seen! DJ M. Rare is an …

07 Oct

Brussel Sprouts: A Mighty Fine Cabbage

It is brussel sprout season and here is a simple recipe to make this delicious and hearty side dish for your next dinner. Roasted Brussel Sprouts …

15 Sep

From Dinner to Dancing: DJ Carciofi

This month we are lucky to have DJ Carciofi in the HOUSE!!!!! DJ Carciofi is the life of the party. She claims not to be …

20 Aug

Hors d’oeuvres: The Makings of an Interesting Cheese Plate

I LOVE hors d’oeuvres! I would cut out full meals to nosh on the variety of cheeses that make the foundations of a delicious cheese …

15 Aug

From Dinner to Dancing: DJ Pasta “Master of Music”

This month we are lucky to have DJ Pasta as our Master of Music. DJ Pasta is known in our inner circle of friends for …