Latest Posts

Peruvian x Japanese: food is art at NYC’s first Nikkei cuisine

Peruvian x Japanese: food is art at NYC’s first Nikkei cuisine

You can always tell when a dish has been perfected in such a way that you almost feel bad eating it. And it’s another thing when that perfect presentation is accompanied by an amazing taste that mimics its chef’s art. Both of those things remain…

Thursday Vinyl night at THE TUCK ROOM in NYC’s renovated Seaport District

Thursday Vinyl night at THE TUCK ROOM in NYC’s renovated Seaport District

I’m an old soul at heart, so when it comes to going out for a night on the town I always can appreciate some vintage music, especially if it’s being spun by someone who knows their stuff. At The Tuck Room, which is already unsuspecting…

Nordic food at N’eat NYC:

Nordic food at N’eat NYC:

When my fellow foodies ask if I want to go out and eat a bunch of meaty dishes on a Tuesday afternoon, I’m of course prone to saying yes (I mean, how could I say no?). And the menu for this Nordic inspired place N‘eat…

Le Botaniste NYC: prescription for rejuvenation with sustainable food

Le Botaniste NYC: prescription for rejuvenation with sustainable food

“Let food be the medicine” As we evolve and adapt to the various food options available to us, dining out at restaurants it becomes more difficult to tell what is really organic; most of the time as consumers we don’t have any idea where the stuff comes…

Stay Grindin’ (and brunchin’) at Trademark Taste and Grind

Stay Grindin’ (and brunchin’) at Trademark Taste and Grind

OK, OK, enough with the brunch posts; I know – but I can’t help it when I come across a brunch spot I so happen to fall in love with. I’ve stopped in Trademark Taste and Grind for drinks and dinner before, meeting all of…

The only farm-to-table dumpling spot you’ve never heard of

The only farm-to-table dumpling spot you’ve never heard of

When it comes to food, sometimes you think you’ve seen it all. And then suddenly you’re faced with a giant, jiggly soup dumpling that let’s just say is XXXXL (formally known as the XLXLB Dumpling). The spot Drunken Dumpling in NYC’s East Village neighborhood isn’t…

20 desserts to try in case you don’t have a valentine

20 desserts to try in case you don’t have a valentine

Let’s face it: not everyone is wrapped up in that lovey dovey “OMG, do you have a date for Valentine’s Day?” life. In fact, some of us are totally against these “holidays”. But don’t worry; if you don’t have anyone to snug up with this…

Make SUGAR SKETCH your Valentine this year

Make SUGAR SKETCH your Valentine this year

If you could find the perfect balance between the super sweet and salty savory—both that you love so dearly—it would be in the tasty pastries and bakery at SUGAR SKETCH in NYC. And if you know anything about Italian delicacies, you’d know their makers were born…

The real deal Italian at GIULIETTA’s NYC

The real deal Italian at GIULIETTA’s NYC

When I go out for a meal of course the food is an obvious factor, but I always appreciate a great atmosphere filled with passion—you can almost feel it in the air. That being said, you should definitely head to the West Village for some…

How DIG INN is disrupting the food system

How DIG INN is disrupting the food system

When I first came to NYC my experience of DIG INN was a quick stop for lunch, and I left feeling like I had a “way healthier version of Chipotle”. Since then the restaurant has expanded all over New York including the Upper East Side…