food

The Governors Ball has quietly turned itself into a NYC food festival and I’m here for it

The Governors Ball has quietly turned itself into a NYC food festival and I’m here for it

Don’t get me wrong, I love me a music festival. But as I get older it becomes less about the drinking, crowdsurfing, and raging, and more about the endless amount of grubbing opportunities. Which is why if you are a food connoisseur in the city, you…

New Serafina location opens in the heart of the Upper East Side

New Serafina location opens in the heart of the Upper East Side

The Upper East Side of New York City is known for its elegance, refinement, and sophistication. It’s a place where high society gathers to indulge in the finest things in life, from gourmet cuisine to high-end fashion. So, when a new restaurant opens on the…

You won’t need to buy a plane ticket to Mexico: NYC’s newest Mexican restaurant will make you feel like you are on holiday

You won’t need to buy a plane ticket to Mexico: NYC’s newest Mexican restaurant will make you feel like you are on holiday

One of the best things about living in NYC is being able to teleport to a different world just for one moment while having dinner only a couple train stops down the street. And when you step into tán by Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatan…

In no particular order: the best places for a pie in NYC for #NationalPizzaDay

In no particular order: the best places for a pie in NYC for #NationalPizzaDay

When you live in New York for 10 years, they say you’re officially a New Yorker. For me the time has crept up and I will be hitting my near 10 year anniversary in the city soon. And with all of those years city-dwelling comes…

It’s time to start planning your spring vacation to London

It’s time to start planning your spring vacation to London

There was a time in my life where I would hop on a plane without even thinking, fearlessly packing my bags and traveling to any random city just for the thrill of it—I would do almost anything to experience someplace new. And one of the…

The best hot chocolate date is at Mariebelle in SoHo

The best hot chocolate date is at Mariebelle in SoHo

I love a fun date that is not the typical cliche. So when a friend suggested we meet for a hot chocolate at Mariebelle in SoHo NYC, I was excited to have a warm drink in the dead middle of winter to accompany great ambiance…

Muffulettas, King Cakes, and <I>lots</I> of booze: your pre-Mardi Gras guide for 2020

Muffulettas, King Cakes, and lots of booze: your pre-Mardi Gras guide for 2020

If you think New Orleans is just a bunch of people playing jazz music and drinking booze in the streets all day, well, that is definitely a huge part of it, especially during the city’s Mardi Gras festival. And don’t get me wrong, I practically live for…

Dumplings and beyond: the Flushing, Queens experience

Dumplings and beyond: the Flushing, Queens experience

When it comes to traveling for food, I’m willing to go the distance. Which means getting up early on a Sunday and taking the 7 train to Flushing, Queens. It does not take much convincing, really. Once you know about the many food options within…

“WHERE IS HOFFA?”: Netflix official Irishman Little Italy takeover

“WHERE IS HOFFA?”: Netflix official Irishman Little Italy takeover

I am lucky enough to live a 20 minute train ride from some of the most iconic streets in film history: most located in Manhattan’s Little Italy; it’s no coincidence some of the best food is also located within these 5 blocks. To promote the…

Eating and traveling along Europe’s Dalmatian coast

Eating and traveling along Europe’s Dalmatian coast

I am always up for some solo travel, so when my Skyscanner app alerted me of an ultra-low price for a Norwegian roundtrip to Dubrovnik from JFK, I was quick to hop on that “PAY NOW” button like there was no tomorrow. Don’t get me wrong,…