Tag: NYC food

My First Time at the US Open: A Newbie’s Guide to the Ultimate Tennis Experience

My First Time at the US Open: A Newbie’s Guide to the Ultimate Tennis Experience

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 

“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 

Greek Rose 101 at New York’s intimate Greek hotspot The Athenian

Greek Rose 101 at New York’s intimate Greek hotspot The Athenian

Summer in NYC is always a little on the quieter side, but for those of us who stick around there’s a peculiar enjoyment of the emptier streets; there’s almost a kind of relief in it all. But that doesn’t stop restaurants such as THE ATHENIAN 

9 of the best ramen noodles in NYC

9 of the best ramen noodles in NYC

When it comes to ramen, most people would not understand just how much love goes into one bowl; the art of ramen is no small feat. So next time you’re waiting extra-long for your noods, do not forget there’s someone’s heart and soul being poured 

The Sosta is the place for Italian on-the-go

The Sosta is the place for Italian on-the-go

Fast-casual is a concept that has been on the rise since Chipotle took reign back in the day, and ever since then it seems like every kind of food is getting its own version of an “on-the-go” dining experience. At The Sosta, each pasta is 

Autumn = mooncakes at Hao Noodle and Tea

Autumn = mooncakes at Hao Noodle and Tea

When Matt Bruck invites you to a mooncake party, you pretty much have to accept the invitation because who doesn’t want to munch on a bunch of richly decadent mooncake pastries in the West Village at Madam Zhu’s Hao Noodle and Tea? To my surprise, 

Summer chill mode at EPISTROPHY cafe

Summer chill mode at EPISTROPHY cafe

Ahoy! It’s about to be another hot summer in NYC, and believe me when I say that the city heat makes you want to curl up inside a ball in your room with the AC blaring watching Broad City all day rather than take part 

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 

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