Have you ever had one of those nights where everything starts out wrong and ends up so right? That was a recent Monday night for me. A date cancelled on me last minute (strep throat) and I found myself done with the gym at 6 pm, dressed up nicer than usual with no where to go. Instead of wasting my outfit and falling into a Netflix … Continue reading Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
You’ve just survived a 20+ hour flight and the most frustrating car rental company in history, what are you going to do next? I’m going to DisneyWorld!
Just kidding, you’re in New Zealand. You’re going to a winery.
But as one individual on TripAdvisor aptly described, Gibbston Valley, which is located somewhere along the stretch between Queenstown and Lake Wanaka is the DisneyLand of the area, complete with a tasting within a cave filled with lit up barrels and Instagram-able moments.
It’s become the hottest tourist destination in the past year, which is slightly ironic considering it’s the land of Ice. Tourism has quickly skyrocketed in Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik and it’s apparent why. The town is beautiful, the countryside is even more breathtaking and the restaurants could compete with most New York hotspots (prices included). From the moment we stepped onto our Icelandic Airlines flight at … Continue reading Reykjavik, Iceland
To quote Dave Matthews, “turns out not where but who you’re with that really matters.” Dave is right on so many levels, but sometimes a great Italian dinner with even better company can make for a wonderful night. I’m rarely on the Upper East Side, fancying myself a Westside dweller, but on a Wednesday night, the first one that finally feels like Spring — I … Continue reading Vivolo
It’s that time of the year, when you can no longer pretend that winter is not coming. That cute leather jacket goes to the back of the closet, and sweaters are removed from their slumber in plastic bags under the bed. And while there are many reasons to complain, and complain, and complain some more about the legitimately freezing weather, there are somethings to get excited … Continue reading French Onion Soup
A visit to the gorgeous Brooklyn Museum of Art prompted a food adventure in the unexplored neighborhood of Crown Heights. As my Dad reminisced about spending Sundays as a 10-year-old boy exploring the exhibits, I decided to find a restaurant with a similar lengthy history. Tom’s Restaurant (not to be confused with the famous Seinfeld spot of the same name) has been an institution since … Continue reading Tom’s Restaurant
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
The hardest thing about New York City is finding something that already exists. It’s easy to be in the know about the trendy, new restaurant that’s covered by all of the publications. And the vintage staples are favorites, keeping their original signs and attracting out of town clientele. It’s the places that somehow fall into the in between that are tougher to find. The decades … Continue reading La Fonda Boricua
Walking through the Lower East Side around 10 o’clock at night without a few cocktails reveals a completely different city. Glowing neon signs illuminate the dark, dirty streets, as trendy individuals smoke cigarettes outside trendy city hot spots. Dirty French, located on Ludlow, embraces the neighborhood, with a bright pink sign marking the front of the restaurant. Gorgeous hostess great you with a warm smile, … Continue reading Dirty French
To say I’ve been looking forward to the opening of Parm on the Upper West Side is the understatement of the year. Since the announcement came in February, that the old Lansky’s Old World Deli, located around the corner from my apartment, would be transformed into a restaurant specializing in my all-time favorite food (Eggplant Parmesan), I’ve stared. And waited. And looked inside. Every. Single. Morning. Yes, … Continue reading Parm UWS
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