Although Chelsea is considered a very hip area, the lack of decent bars seems to be evident walked down the streets. Especially right off the 1 train stop on 23rd and 7th, the options are extremely limited. My friend, Zac, had just gotten back from Belgium and Turkey (rough life) and we hoped to catch up over a few drinks. We headed to the Guilty … Continue reading Guilty Goose
On a quest for trendy drinks, my friend and I found ourselves in one of the least trendy areas of New York City; Murray Hill. The home to many post-college graduates, isolated from the subway and lots of dive bars, my friend, Jana, found a spot that was unlike the rest. Middle Branch. The trendy, underground speakeasy and sister bar to the trendy spots, Milk … Continue reading Middle Branch
S’mores, a classic campfire treat gets a serious face life, thanks to my fabulous sister’s imagination. One night at home, with limited supplies and a craving for something delicious, my sister, Amanda concocted this delicious, life changing dessert. And now, in my family, the rest is seemingly history. These cookies are really simple to make, but will impress anyone you share them with (my friends … Continue reading S’mores Cookies
I love burgers, but it’s hard to afford a $10 decent, juicy one from your local pub regularly. Plus, everything I have read and know about eating out proves that the calorie count is exponentially higher. When that craving for a burger came over me the other night, instead of opting to meet a friend for a greasy sandwich, I decided to head to Trader … Continue reading Healthier, Homemade Burger & Kale Salad
There is simply one easy way to win over my heart. And that my friends, is through, seltzer. Sparkling water, with that refreshing, unintentional “ahh” that comes out after every sip. I have a serious addiction and I am known for having a 1 liter bottle of Vintage Seltzer tucked underneath my arm at all times. That brings me to The Smith, an East Village … Continue reading The Smith
On a lazy night in, my best friend and I decided it would be fun to cook instead of spending unnecessary amounts of money on food and alcohol before going out. We wanted to make something delicious, but easy, with lots of left overs for the following day. After searching online for a while, we ultimately decided to create chicken carbona, inspired by Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe. … Continue reading Chicken Carbonara
Arthur Avenue. The creme de la creme when it comes to Italian cuisine in New York City. Unlike the “Little Italy” of Manhattan, which is constantly crawling with tourists and you can probably get better Italian food else where on the Island, Arthur Avenue in the Bronx has been untouched by the hype. It has been known for years as the place to venture to … Continue reading Enzo’s
On a quest for Saturday brunch in the West Village, my friend, Rachel and I decided to finally try Joseph Leonard’s, a neighborhood staple. Unfortunately, for that weekend only, the sous chefs had taken over Joseph Leonard’s turning it into a Dim Sum restaurant. Instead, we opted for their sister restaurant, Jeffrey’s Grocery, right across the street. The sign outside promised the meal would be … Continue reading Jeffrey’s Grocery
As a food lover living on the Upper West Side, I’m surprised its taken me this long to try Celeste, a neighborhood staple. This tiny Italian restaurant serves some of the best, authentic dishes on this side of the Island. I’m insanely grateful to my friend, Valerie for finally getting me here for dinner. My Dad claims you can tell a great restaurant by its … Continue reading Celeste
I’ve walked past this chain’s location on 50th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue at least 300 times on my walk from the subway to 30 Rock without even a thought of walking inside. It seemed like another Panera, a place creating quick food when you need something “healthier” and satisfying in a rush. So when my friend and I were looking for a place … Continue reading Le Pain Quotidien
The Political Foodie 