Excuse My French is a charming French tapas bar with really nice food. You know, one of those places you would love to have just around the corner from where …
Excuse My French is a charming French tapas bar with really nice food. You know, one of those places you would love to have just around the corner from where …
For quite a while, I thought mochi donuts were just an overrated fad and I wondered what was the purpose of mixing two concepts that were completely fine on their …
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is located in the Bronx, New York City. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned botanical gardens in the …
I think we can all agree that dim sum is nicest, when you can order many different kinds of small dishes to try, so even though I love dim sum, …
Leah and I are on a Thai food roll, and our latest find is Fish Cheeks on Bond Street. It was a friend of Leah who suggested that we tried …
I found Momosan by pure coincidence, when the peak of my ramen cravings happened to coincide with me, just walking by the ramen restaurant on Lexington. At first glance, Momosan …
Welcome to my blog about everything New York City. I blog about nice restaurants I visit, cozy cafes, and the occasional night out. On the blog, I’ll be sharing all my favorite spots, so consider this your invitation to wander, wonder, and fall in love with the city that never sleeps.
Excuse My French is a charming French tapas bar with really nice food. You know, one of those places you would love to have just around the corner from where …
For quite a while, I thought mochi donuts were just an overrated fad and I wondered what was the purpose of mixing two concepts that were completely fine on their …
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is located in the Bronx, New York City. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned botanical gardens in the …
I think we can all agree that dim sum is nicest, when you can order many different kinds of small dishes to try, so even though I love dim sum, …
Leah and I are on a Thai food roll, and our latest find is Fish Cheeks on Bond Street. It was a friend of Leah who suggested that we tried …
I found Momosan by pure coincidence, when the peak of my ramen cravings happened to coincide with me, just walking by the ramen restaurant on Lexington. At first glance, Momosan …
Ichiran is a popular Japanese ramen restaurant chain, known for tonkotsu ramen. They’ve been present in New York City since 2016, and today they have branches in Brooklyn, Times Square …
Park Slope in Brooklyn has a great selection of restaurants, so when Sue and I were planning our night out, we decided to go to Haenyeo, which is one of …
The nicest bars in New York do not come with bottle service, velvet ropes, and bouncers in black suits. Speakeasies, that’s the word, and Prohibition-themed drinking spots are taking over …
I’m always looking for great ramen places, so even though ROKC is located far, far away, (between 140th & 141st street in Harlem), I immediately got curious, when Ana mentioned …
Milu is a casual Chinese eatery in New York. You order your food at the counter, McD-style, and clear your own table afterwards. The upside is that you get to …
These days, I’m trying to drink more matcha and less coffee, and places like Matchaful makes it really easy for me to make the transition. The cafe on Christopher street …
A couple of years ago, Tina celebrated her birthday at Traif in Brooklyn, and what a wonderful time we had. Although the focus was on the birthday girl that evening, …
Whitney Museum of American Art is much more than just a collection of paintings. In fact, the museum is known for embracing art in all forms, such as installations and …
Culture Espresso boasts some truly exceptional coffee, and as an added bonus, they also bake some quite amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies. The cozy cafe on 38th Street has limited seating, …
October and November used to mean lots of Pumpkin Spice Latte for me, but this year, I have only had a few cups. I think my taste buds might have …
Casa Birria is a food truck usually parked on 86th street on the Upper East Side. I had spotted the truck, when I was on my way back from a …
After our dinner at Take 31, Tina and I went to Osamil for a drink to round off the evening in style. Osamil is a Korean Gastropub known for modern …
When it comes to cookies, Levain is second to none, and if you haven’t yet tried their famous Chocolate Chip Walnut cookie, you’ve been missing out big time. Everything is …
When I say Lower East Side and ramen, you’ll probably say “Ivan”, but there’s also another really good ramen place in the neighborhood, and that’s Nakamura. This unassuming gem has …
Little Island opened in May 2021, but this stylish new green spot has somehow managed to stay under my radar, so it wasn’t until this summer, when my friend Oluva …
On a cold day, there’s nothing more comforting than a piping hot bowl of tofu stew, and BCD Tofu House in Koreatown is a great place to get your tofu …
For a while, Raku has been top of mind for udon in NYC, and for a while, I’ve been wanting to go. Though it wasn’t until V suggested that we …
All’Antico Vinaio is an Italian sandwich shop, originally from Florence, but now with branches in New York City. The sandwiches at All’Antico Vinaio are of the schiacciata-type, which is a …
If you have a sweet tooth, then you have to try one of the mille crêpes cakes at Lady M. It was at Lady M that I had my first …
Considering how much of a cheese monster I am today, you might be surprised when I tell you that a couple of years ago, the only cheese I liked was …
Tina and I had a lot to celebrate this summer, but both of us were busy, so it was late August until we finally found a night to go out. …
I discovered Coffee Project NY in East Village by coincidence a couple of years ago, when I was walking around the neighborhood. The tiny shop didn’t look like much from …
I’ve been in love with Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ever since Stephanie and Leah introduced me to the place more than 8 years ago, and whenever we’re meeting for a night out …
Kopitiam is a charming Malaysian cafe, drawing its inspiration from the traditional Malaysian coffee shops, also known as kopitiams. In Malaysia, these cozy, unassuming spots have been the go-to places …