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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…

Sri Lankan-style street food in the LES at Kottu House

Sri Lankan-style street food in the LES at Kottu House

I have never had Sri Lankan food before (that I know of), but after reading about the KOTTU HOUSE as #3 on Eater’s 15 Hottest Cheap Eats Restaurants list I decided to give it a try with their intriguingly good-sounding menu and excitement of never having…

Things you can still do in NYC before it gets freezing cold outside

Things you can still do in NYC before it gets freezing cold outside

Summer in NYC as I always say is either good or bad depending on how you look at it or what you happen to be doing (if you’re not busy being a rich millionaire going to the Hamptons every other weekend, or booking it to…

The best breakky burrito at 2nd City NYC

The best breakky burrito at 2nd City NYC

Brunch: it’s a thing; it’s been a thing. But as I grow older and my time grows longer in the city, my weekend brunch needs have lessened and I’ve gone back to the basics, ultimately raising the question: is simpler truly better at the end…

RIP SUMMER SIXTEEN PLAYLIST

RIP SUMMER SIXTEEN PLAYLIST

Not gonna lie, my summer was pretttttty basic. But as far as music goes, it was probably one of the dopest yet. It seemed I was constantly filling my days listening to album after album; new release after new release (shout out to ZANE LOWE’s…

The chillest pizza spot in Alphabet City

The chillest pizza spot in Alphabet City

I’m all for a good pizza joint (obvi), and when scoping various NYC pizza shops there’s a lot to look for: whether or not the pizza you’re about to eat is for mere convenience, or are you ACTUALLY looking for one of the best slices…

Pretend like you’re on the Seine at Pates et Traditions in Williamsburg

Pretend like you’re on the Seine at Pates et Traditions in Williamsburg

There’s something about sitting at a Parisian cafe just enjoying the day, eating crepes and sipping Rose. And for those who are longing for the feeling stuck in NYC, you can get all of this at Pates et Traditions in Williamsburg. Set right on the…

Longing for Montauk with Union Fare’s LOBSTER ROLL CROISSANT

Longing for Montauk with Union Fare’s LOBSTER ROLL CROISSANT

What happens when super delicious pastry meets seafood greatness? How about while wishing you were on the beach sipping on Rose all summer? Well the answer is easy, and it lies inside the walls of UNION FARE. Created by UF Executive Chef Yvan Lemoine, his…

“This ain’t somethin’ that you’re used to”: that MadeinTYO new new

“This ain’t somethin’ that you’re used to”: that MadeinTYO new new

“Gucci Polo take a photo check me out” The best is when you get new music from hearing other new music; it sort of just happens that way I guess. And in the case of the new MadeinTYO album (on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, and…