Some bars close. Ninth Ward went on an odyssey. The New Orleans-inspired bar at 180 2nd Avenue, between 11th and 12th Streets, shut down on Valentine’s Day 2016 for what was supposed to be an 18-month renovation. Construction delays, a pandemic, landlord problems and a…
“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep” – Leonardo da Vinci I guess I’m one of those people who likes to have a general idea where I’m going and what I’m doing with the option of being flexible (OK I lied: I have my itinerary…
I’m a foodie at heart, so it’s like, I’m going to go out of my way on two separate occasions to the up-and-coming Pakistani chopped cheese spot Nishaan to get the perfect shot. And yes, it was worth it (like always). First I had the…
One of my favorite drama-free trips to the beach from NYC is hands-down Long Beach—if you’re not in the mood to spend $5000 for a weekend in the Hamptons and are sick of the ferry to Rockaway, consider hopping on the LIRR Long Beach Branch…
I’ll never forget the buzz in the air as I stepped into the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for my first-ever 145th US Open. The vibrant energy of Flushing Meadows, the roar of the crowd, and the sheer scale of this Grand Slam…
As a somewhat veteran of New York City’s dining scene I’ve experienced flavors across every borough from hole-in-the-wall taco joints to Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy. My palate has been forged in the fires of countless tasting menus, late-night pizza runs, and clandestine speakeasy cocktails. When…
As a former Brooklynite, I’ve come to cherish the ritual of brunch—it’s practically a religion in this borough. And when it comes to finding the perfect spot to indulge in this sacred weekend tradition, The Bedford in Williamsburg is my go-to. Tucked away at 110…
Always June at Kimpton Anglers Hotel Rooftop – (South Beach) enjoy a sunset mojito (main photo) or grab some lunch near the pool with tasty apps from the signature hotel restaurant Seawell Fish and Oyster. View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Hey pizza lovers: are you looking for a fun and unique experience in the Big Apple? Look no further than a pizza making class at PDA aka Public Display of Affection by Chef and Owner Robert Guimond (alum of Jean Georges, Roberta’s, and Speedy Romeo’s) and…
The best thing about food is that it always comes from somewhere. So when two different cultures intersect in the best possible way ever, you get really awesome cuisines like the Döner Kebab at Kotti Berliner Döner that recently opened their first standalone brick and mortar…