Tag: NYC

SERVING UP SMILES: good food for a cause at CURRENT Chelsea Piers

SERVING UP SMILES: good food for a cause at CURRENT Chelsea Piers

As a semi-professional food blogger, at this point I can for sure say food goes with almost anything. But when food goes with a good cause? Even better. At this year’s 2nd annual enCourage Kids Foundation Serving Up Smiles event there was much to be excited about 

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 

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 

Korean meets Japanese in Chelsea Market’s MOKBAR NYC

Korean meets Japanese in Chelsea Market’s MOKBAR NYC

Nooooodles. Is there any other food you crave more on the regular than some ramen? In Chelsea Market on 9th Ave. there is much to be excited about including Chef Esther’s mŏkbar, which combines the two styles of Korean soup and Japanese Ramen. My foodie 

THIS SH*T BLINKS: eye-inspired jewelry handmade in Brooklyn

THIS SH*T BLINKS: eye-inspired jewelry handmade in Brooklyn

To hear of a young 20-something making a living off solely her art is pretty freaking amazing. One of those killing the game happens to be my roommate and now friend Kt Ferris, creator and operator of Kt Ferris Creations, a handmade jewelry line based 

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, 

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 

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 

You don’t need a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving at Mimi Cheng’s

You don’t need a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving at Mimi Cheng’s

At this point in my NYC dining experience I’ve pretty much succumbed all sorts of dumplings at any given moment in time (like, if I see the word dumpling, I’m probably walking inside the door). Broiled, pan-fried—dumplings are as delicious as they are affordable, and 

On the treacherous experience of bed bugs

On the treacherous experience of bed bugs

One common misconception about bed bugs is that only “gross” people carry them. “Oh, she’s dirty; she must have brought in the bed bugs”, or “I definitely didn’t bring in those gross-ass bed bugs; I shower every damn day”. But no, one is “above” bed