Category: food and drink

Shaved Ice Night Out at NY Frost Factory

Shaved Ice Night Out at NY Frost Factory

The funny thing about a bunch of food bloggers getting together is there’s bound to be a corny joke or pun SOMEWHERE throughout the night. So when livetoeatnyc hosted a Shaved Ice Night Out it was all fun and games until the juicy balls (but…

Seafood errythang at CRAVE FISHBAR

Seafood errythang at CRAVE FISHBAR

I don’t always go to the Upper West Side, but when there’s a seafood brunch hosted by #ReadySetJo at CRAVE FISHBAR involved you can bet I’m making some exceptions to enjoy a sustainable seafood brunch sourced right from Long Island amongst good company.  The champagne oyster…

Kosher brunch at BASIL NY

Kosher brunch at BASIL NY

If one neighborhood is popping up with new food spots at an alarming rate it’s definitely Crown Heights in Brooklyn. The latest? Chef Jose Soto’s BASIL that’s filled with flavors you’ve only dreamed about (seriously). And now in the unveiling of a new brunch menu…

Veggie burgers, bacon-wrapped hotdogs, and the best FRYDAY ever at Harlem Shake

Veggie burgers, bacon-wrapped hotdogs, and the best FRYDAY ever at Harlem Shake

When one thinks of New York City a few things to come to mind: skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty, the seemingly endless grid of one-way streets, legendary ma and pa diners; there are certain things that can only be attributed to the city, and there’s…

CESARI x MAISON for a night of all things wine and chocolate

CESARI x MAISON for a night of all things wine and chocolate

If there’s any two things I love to indulge in together most, it’s some fine wine and rich dessert. You cannot go wrong with truffles and your favorite red; no other pair compares. And in celebration of this famous coupling and a perfectly-timed 80th anniversary…

The OSAMIL experience

The OSAMIL experience

The Osamil experience for Joanna Lin (aka Ready Set Jo)’s new foodie show filming was one of the most unique Korean dining moments I’ve had thus far in NYC; I got a taste of some real authentic dishes each with their own style and twist, including a…

Cheeseboat BK

Cheeseboat BK

It’s hard to react normally when someone invites you to a place called CHEESEBOAT; what in the world could such a compound word entail? Cheese on a boat? A boat full of cheese? A delivery service where boats deliver cheese to you personally? What. The.…

Stadium eats: elotes, slushies, and steak frites at Citi Field

Stadium eats: elotes, slushies, and steak frites at Citi Field

Now, don’t get it f*cked up, I am a die-hard Indians fan all the way. I love all things Cleveland sports, and I could never truly be a full-on NY Mets fan. But I cannot deny how fun it is going to Citi Field for…

In a city full of ramen you might fall in love with MR. TAKA

In a city full of ramen you might fall in love with MR. TAKA

It’s hard sometimes: you really, really want ramen, and there’s only about 100 or so more places in the city to get some. You begin to wonder, will I ever find the “One”? Will I get what I need out of this ramen experience? What…

Your own personal sanctuary at Luke’s Lobster

Your own personal sanctuary at Luke’s Lobster

Whenever I am feeling down I can always find sanctuary at Luke’s Lobster—because if you know anything about lobster, it’s that it is good pretty much all year-round. Meaning: if you’re in need of a moment of the finest seafood bliss, Luke’s is there for…