Finding good breakfast food in Midtown West is a near impossible task. Whenever I commute from my parents house in New Jersey, I find myself at Port Authority, stomach grumbling with time to kill before walking the 10 blocks and 2 avenues to work. Finding something delicious is near impossible. Or so I thought. Thanks to my handy-dandy FourSquare (which I trust far more then … Continue reading Donna Bell’s Bake Shop
Momofuku MilkBar introduced the world to some of the most delightful sweets. Cereal Milk Ice Cream became a thing; Supermodel Karlie Kloss made Kookies; and Thanksgiving Feasts were stuffed into Croissants. But the biggest fan favorite are the Birthday Cake Truffles. Little bites of heaven, that taste like a more delicious version of funfetti cake batter. On a snowy Sunday night, my sisters and … Continue reading Birthday Cake Truffles
My sister Amanda is a macaron aficionado. It’s her dessert of choice, and any time I see them in a store throughout Manhattan, I pick up a variety to bring home for her to try. So after brunch in the East Village, as we walked down 8th Street, she practically screamed. Amanda ran across the street to the simple, white awning of Macaron Parlour. We … Continue reading Macaron Parlour
Gone are the days of greasy hot dogs and lame hamburgers. The brand new Barclays Center in Brooklyn revolutionizes the experience of attending a sporting event. You’re not just there for the game, you’re there for the food. My Dad and I made our way to Brooklyn on the 2 train, which lets you off right in front of the stadium. It’s door to door … Continue reading Barclays Center
A new magical wonderland of cakes, sugar and delicious savory food popped on the Upper West Side in August and has been crowded ever since. Sugar & Plumm has become the newest addition to successful restaurants in the area, with lines quickly forming out the door. I walked past this place while under construction with the bright purples signs reading coming soon. It took a … Continue reading Sugar & Plumm
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
Rainbows, Unicorns, and Ice Cream. Awesome life-changing ice cream. That’s Big Gay Ice Cream Shop for you. Very few things would drag Upper West Siders down to the heart of the East Village on a Sunday night, with new TV premieres and HBO shows on. But this was not just any type of craving, this was Big Gay. Formally an ice cream truck, Big Gay … Continue reading Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
I have a new obsession; Jacob’s Pickles. I have been dying to try this new Upper West Side restaurant and finally had an excuse to make my way inside. With one single bite, this new, rustic spot made its way into my culinary thoughts and dreams. Already, I am convinced that this place, opened in December, will become a new staple of Upper West Side … Continue reading Jacob’s Pickles
If heaven were a cookie, it would be the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip cookie from Levain Bakery. Even in the winter, the line is down 74th street and wraps around onto Amsterdam. And trust me, it is definitely worth the wait. You could easily walk past this bakery if it was not for the line. It is located in the basement, underneath a laundry … Continue reading Levain Bakery
For the past few years, desserts have been all the trendy rage. From cupcakes to froyo bars, they are on every street corner and appearing for any celebration at work. The newest trend might be my favorite. Puddin. My mom heard about Puddin on the radio one afternoon (super vintage) and had been dying to go. It’s hidden on St. Marks, between 1st and A, … Continue reading Puddin’
The Political Foodie 