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3 Reasons Why Quinoa is the Superfood of 2016 1. High in Antioxidants 2. Naturally Gluten Free 3. High in Protein and essential Aminos Those are just my top picks. There are of course many other reasons why Quinoa is a fantastic food choice. Lets start with how long its been around. Quinoa dates back 5,000 years referred to by the Incas as the "mother of all grains". Botanically Quinoa is not classified as a grain. It is a pseudo- cereal. Which is to say that it's  not grassy plant that can be milled to a flour like grains and cereals. Nutritionally however Quinoa is considered a whole grain.  Whole grains provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. As a complex carb it will help regulate the digestive system and make you feel fuller, longer, with less ingested. Quinoa provides a high protein to carbohydrate ratio compared to other grains. Naturally gluten free , quinoa is considered a complex carb (good carb) because it supplies a good portion o...

When you own a restaurant sometimes you are in a constant struggle. You struggle with what you want to be happening and what is actually demanded of you. When you are a Chef that is compounded by what you want to cook and what your customer base will tolerate. In the 5 borough area that can also be dictated by the neighborhood the restaurant is located. This is my dilemma of late. I play around with different ideas on my menu alot, however there is only so far I can go. Its not them its me. I want to do extravagant high end service sometimes and my place is located in a kind of blue collar area. So I have a strong base of regulars who expect a good hearty meal that reminds them of home. I get and I am thankful for the 8 years of business I have had there. As a Chef though , you want to grow and change it up.  That's why a new venture is so exciting. I have found a place across the Verrazano Bridge in Brooklyn, where I currently reside. The neighborhood is known for its range...