Who doesn’t like a good sweet? Whether you’re into ice cream, macaroons or chocolates, everybody has that one devilish delight that brings them joy. If donuts just happen to be your thing, then a selection from the Brooklyn based Dough might give you a reason to run a few extra laps in the gym. Run [...]
The highly rated Alamos Malbec is light, fruity, delicious and the perfect bottle to keep in your wine rack. 9.0 It’s been a while, but now we’re back and for this installment we review a 2014 bottle from Alamos. So normally when we write Malbec reviews we use the manufactures website as a reference for [...]
EDITOR'S RATING If you love Mediterranean cuisine, then Café Mogador is sure to deliver in every way. 8.3 Service Atmosphere Food City Eats brings us over to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to the Moroccan/Mediterranean inspired Café Mogador. The original East Village location was founded in 1983 by founder Rivka, with the Brooklyn location [...]
Oaky, smooth and very enjoyable, the perfect Malbec for entertaining guests. 8.7 For this installment we feature Ruta 22, a 2013 Malbec from Argentina. Produced by winemakers the Lurton Family and imported by the Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, this bottle was rated an 88 by Wine Spectator magazine. The first sip [...]
Let’s face it gents, if you own a collection of dress shirts (which hopefully you do) then you definitely know that ring around the collar, pit stains and sleeve dirt are the antagonists of clean attire for us all. So how do we combat these nasty nemeses? With a little bit of help from The [...]
Fruity with a high alcohol content, The Reserva is a bit too powerful for our liking, but might taste better paired with some really good barbecue. 7.0 Welcome to our wine tasting series For the Love of Malbec. Malbec is a major favorite of ours here at The Urban Aristocrat and with [...]
Anytime you’re vacationing in Italy there are certain foods you must try in order to experience the authentic taste and to satisfy your indulgence. Pizza, pasta, prosciutto and a good bottle of wine are no brainers, but no trip is complete without a few scoops of Gelato. There are many places around that claim to [...]
Another great Clinton Hill gem is the cocktail bar called The Mayflower. The sister cocktail bar located directly next to Italian restaurant Aita, it's great for either a late night pickup during the week or if you're waiting to be seated for brunch during the weekend. The drink choices here are all very good, but one of the best is the Penicillin. [...]
Whether you are an avid cigar smoker or just a recreational one, the must have accessory for any cigar aficionado/jetsetter is the travel humidor. A well-constructed humidor is made to preserve cigars by maintaining the temperature and moisture inside while protecting them from potential damage. They’re kept safe and fresh granting you easy access to [...]
EDITOR'S RATING This Canjun inspired Bed-Stuy eatery has quite a number of delicious options that will have you ready to come back for more. 7.7 Service Atmosphere Food Brooklyn has certainly come a long way over the past decade or so. It went from being the borough that nobody wanted to [...]
