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…
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I thought about bailing on Matt and Karina on Saturday night. Just for a minute. Obviously, I wanted to hang out with them but since plans didn’t solidify til around midnight, this old fogie was ready to call it a night and head to bed. But then I remembered how much I loved those crazy…
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Part of the beauty of New York is that its neighborhoods are always changing. It is a city in constant evolution and it is electrifying to watch the constant transformation, whether it is watching Chelsea change from a neighborhood of gay strip clubs to one of families or seeing trendy restaurants spring up during Harlem’s…
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When I wanted a full meal but didn’t feel like cooking last week I decided to give Noturo a shot. It’s a little Italian place around the corner from my apartment where I always saw families or older couples when I spied through the windows on my walk back from the grocery store. Since Italian…
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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Here’s another one to add to your drunk brunch list, folks: Agave. $25 gets you an entree plus bottomless mimosas, wine, or frozen margaritas. Bazinga! I ordered the Southwestern eggs benedict and thought it was a great twist on the traditional. The English muffins were topped with firm tomato, avocado slices, poached egg, and a…
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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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Whether you’re on the East Side or West Side, Rare has a rooftop for you. The music may have been a little loud for 5 PM on a Thursday afternoon, but I suppose people are ready to party when the end of the work week is near and the weather is beautiful. The view at…
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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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Peaches to Apples 