Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
After getting a fabulous set of nails, a colleague and I decided to grab a quick drink at whatever bar was closest. That turned out to be Public, which may have been swankier than we were looking for, but they served alcohol so it fit the bill. When a group of trendy Soho girls waltzed…
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Convenience is important. When leaving the island of Manhattan, knowing the destination won’t be too out of the way is key to actually getting you on the subway and leaving the comfort of your home borough. I would never miss Karina’s birthday brunch, but realizing the restaurant was just off the Astoria Blvd stop on…
Read MoreSometimes you want a healthy, well rounded meal but don’t want the hassle of cooking. Having each of the main categories (meat, starch, and vegetable) represented on the plate is what signifies supper to me, but sometimes I just don’t have the energy to put the whole meal together. Take out is a great option,…
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After checking out Steph and Gav’s new, very grown up condo we decided to stay in the neighborhood for brunch and walked to nearby 10th and Willow. The moment they brought out the mini muffins I was happy. They basically made funfetti butter by mixing in sprinkles and chocolate chips. This is a fiver year…
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The name sounds so rock and roll but it’s fitting because this sandwich shop serves braised meat with an attitude. Mayhem and Stout started as a stall at NYC flea markets and just opened their first brick and mortar location on Friday – a convenient one block walk from my apartment. Since it’s so close…
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When someone says Stonestreet, I’m sure you immediately think of happy hour swamped by banking guys in suits letting off some steam. On a typical weeknight you would be right, but I think it’s worth giving Stonestreet a chance on the weekend, too. Sure, FiDi is significantly quieter when the market is closed and all…
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After a big night out on Saturday, Liz and I were looking for a quiet brunch on Sunday. Eggs Florentine were about as crazy as I planned to get. Perry’s looked like a great Sunday spot to get some brunch food and maybe people watch at the tables outside. But as we started walking up…
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I waited patiently for Hendrick’s to open in a space that had remained vacant for the full year since I moved into my apartment. It was right downstairs from my place and as it started coming together, it looked promising. The painted brick, white marble bar, and glazed wood floors signified a spot that could…
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This weekend was sweaty. The heat in NYC was BRUTAL and it didn’t take more than five minutes of walking outside before my shirt was stuck to my back. But it takes more than heat to stop my Mom and I from hoofing it all around the city. We walked around the humid mess of…
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I discovered Taproom No. 307 on a run and made a mental note to check it out. Apparently, my mental notes can’t be trusted because it took me months to actually remember to go. (Note: when I say I remembered, what I really mean is I didn’t remember at all – Albert actually suggested it.)…
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Peaches to Apples 