Peaches to Apples

Birch Coffee

By: tkonter June 16, 2015July 13, 2015

Bakery/Cafe, New York, Restaurants/BarsCoffeeLeave a Comment

Back in the day, there were all sorts of cute coffee houses. This coffee culture was epitomized on “Friends” with Central Perk. People loved the idea of getting cozy in a spot that was true to their neighborhood, where they could sit for hours chatting or working on their laptops. But, ironically, just as “Friends”…

Gemma

By: tkonter June 15, 2015July 13, 2015

Breakfast/Brunch, Continental, Italian, New York, Restaurants/BarsLeave a Comment

Gemma is one of those restaurants everyone suggests for dinner when friends are in town. They have great pizzas and pastas for sharing so it’s good for groups. The atmosphere, like the Bowery Hotel it’s attached to, is old-world beautiful and [as my brother put it] feels like you’re in a Wes Anderson movie. Despite its…

Sweet & Sour

By: tkonter June 12, 2015June 9, 2015

Bits & Bites, Sweet & SourLeave a Comment

Sweet: I turned 30 on Sunday. And I am totally ok with it. It doesn’t hurt that my celebration was ridiculously amazing. Sour: My dishwasher broke and I am not looking forward to paying for a new one.

Sticky’s Finger Joint

By: tkonter June 12, 2015July 13, 2015

Continental, New York, Restaurants/BarsChicken, Deals, Late NightLeave a Comment

My Mom and Allison didn’t arrive in the neighborhood from the airport until about 10 PM so we decided to stick nearby when getting a bite to eat. For no particular reason, Albert has never wanted to try Sticky’s Finger Joint, despite all the amazing pics I’ve seen on FoodBaby’s instagram, so I took the…

3 on Thursday

By: tkonter June 11, 2015June 8, 2015

3 on Thursday, Bits & BitesActivities, Movie ReviewLeave a Comment

As far as weekends go, this past one was pretty much the best. I still can’t believe I had all of my closest friends and family in the same place at the same time. It meant so much to me that everyone came out (and in some cases travelled long distances) to celebrate my 30th…

Tunes: Party Like It’s 1998

By: tkonter June 10, 2015June 8, 2015

Bits & Bites, TunesMusic, PartiesLeave a Comment

On June 7th, I hit my milestone 30th birthday. I celebrated with a bat mitzvah themed 13 Going on 30 Party at Sammy’s Roumanian. We dressed in 90s attire and danced to the musical stylings of an in-house keyboardist. If you want to re-live the late 90s, enjoy this playlist featuring all songs from 1998,…

Miss Lily’s 7A

By: tkonter June 10, 2015July 13, 2015

New York, Restaurants/BarsLeave a Comment

I was so upset when the 7A, the 24 hour East Village diner, closed. I spent many a late night there and thought the area was losing a gem. But then it re-opened as Miss Lily’s 7A, the eastside location of the popular Jamaican spot and my frown turned upside down. Because I snacked a…

29 Things I’ve Learned by 30

By: tkonter June 9, 2015September 22, 2020

UncategorizedBirthdays, Personality, Tips1 Comment

I’ve learned a lot in my 30 (eek!) years, and now I’d like to impart a little wisdom.

Arroz con Pollo Sausage

By: tkonter June 9, 2015June 3, 2015

Cooking, Mains, Mexican/Latin AmericanOriginal RecipesLeave a Comment

I have no idea what’s actually in arroz con pollo, the traditional Spanish/Puerto Rican dish. I know there’s arroz (aka: rice) and pollo (chicken for us English speakers). Beyond that, it’s pretty much a guessing game, which is why I have zero idea whether or not my version of this meal is authentic. I’m guessing…

30 Before 30: #27 – Take a Writing Class and Share Work

By: tkonter June 8, 2015June 1, 2015

30 Before 30, Bits & BitesActivitiesLeave a Comment

This blog ignited my passion for writing. I have always adored reading but never thought I could be on the other side until I took up with this site. Once I started getting a few followers, I realized I might actually have something to say so I have spent time here and there working on…