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New spring cocktails at the Late Late #LESLocal

New spring cocktails at the Late Late #LESLocal

Maybe it’s the Irish in me, but there’s something about a truly authentic pub that’s ambiance will make you feel like you’re transplanted anywhere but the Lower East Side, where this gem of a place is located at 159 Houston Street. The Late Late pub,…

NYC’s first shop specializing in Hong Kong style waffle cones

NYC’s first shop specializing in Hong Kong style waffle cones

There’s waffle cones, and then there’s Hong Kong style waffle cones, which means that you’re not going to necessarily get that familiar crunch you’re used to. No, these amazing “real” waffle cones from NYC’s first shop Eggloo, specializing in the Chinese cones located in none other than…

350+ brews to choose at Lion’s Beerstore

350+ brews to choose at Lion’s Beerstore

Let’s face it: beer is one of the greatest drinks to ever bless this Earth, and if it weren’t for the fermented liquid we’d all probably be a little less joyous in life. And whether you choose to drink it or not, you cannot deny…

The least religious Indian holiday calls for $2 feasts at Indikitch

The least religious Indian holiday calls for $2 feasts at Indikitch

For a couple of years those who stroll along 23rd Street near Flatiron will have had the experience of Indikitch‘s fast yet authentic all natural Indian food. In honor of the Hindu day of love, Indikitch is gifting us with a full day of $2…

When it’s Macaroon Day in NYC, you get free macaroons

When it’s Macaroon Day in NYC, you get free macaroons

Ever have one of those days where you don’t really have any intent on where to go, but somehow end up at the coolest spot ever? That’s kinda what happened to me today when I stumbled upon a rainbow “Macaroon Day 2016” sign outside of Francois Payard Bakery in…

Lucky Bee in the Lower East Side: new Southeast Asian joint now open for a different sort of weekend brunch

Lucky Bee in the Lower East Side: new Southeast Asian joint now open for a different sort of weekend brunch

I’m a big fan of #WeekendBrunch on the blog and am always looking for a new place to dine, usually browsing Instagram, the Internet, and of course my #1 go-to Eater for its curated city “Heatmaps”. And New York City, being an obvious food-oriented town,…

Flavor of the month: the BY CHLOE x MIMI CHENG’S #GuacDumpling is here

Flavor of the month: the BY CHLOE x MIMI CHENG’S #GuacDumpling is here

When I received an e-mail and read the words “guac dumpling” my heart did a weird sort of dance and then my mouth began to simultaneously water thinking about how such a collaboration even exists, but then sure enough when I arrived at the East Village…

Dessert waffles on the quick at Wafels and Dinges: NYC pop-up offers street-style Belgian delight

Dessert waffles on the quick at Wafels and Dinges: NYC pop-up offers street-style Belgian delight

NYC has some great street food options as far as spaces for vendors to show off their creative entrepreneurship, and one of those stand-out spots is Wafels and Dinges at Herald Square. Now, I love me some great Belgian waffles and have been known to…

The Dim Sum experience

The Dim Sum experience

“Soon as they start talkin’ crazy that’s when I know that they want [Dim] sum more” – Nicki Minaj, “Throw [Dim] Sum More” Whenever I think I know a lot about food, I run into some sort of crazy dining experience that leaves me all…

The Art of INTO THE BOTTLE: follow-up doc to SOMM and its incredible aesthetic

The Art of INTO THE BOTTLE: follow-up doc to SOMM and its incredible aesthetic

If you’ve been browsing iTunes at all over the past week you would have already spotted Into the Bottle’s bold spot at #1 documentary since its surprise early release in the US and Canada (now available worldwide). And it’s not just for any reason, either; the…