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.
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 …
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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 2021, but it somehow stayed completely off my radar until this summer. After brunch at Clinton Street Baking Co., Oluva suggested we go check it out, …
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 …
Lady M’s Mille Crêpes Cake is one of my all-time favorite cakes. I had my first slice at Lady M many years ago, and since then I’ve tried mille crêpes …
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 …
What to order at Tim Ho Wan? About a decade ago, it was raining Michelin stars all over the Tim Ho Wan restaurants in Hong Kong and foodies from faraway …
I walked by Jerrell’s BETR BRGR on my way back home after a night out in the city. As we all know, hunger tends to strike hardest in the wee …
Located in the heart of NYC, Nubiani is making waves in the Korean BBQ scene. April had been there before, and she was eager to show me this place, which …
Last month, Oluva and I found ourselves in New York City at the same time, so of course we had to meet for brunch. Oluva and I go way back. …
When Leah and I meet for dinner, we usually end up at good old Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, but the other day we decided to switch things up a bit, and try …
The other day, I met with April for lunch at Her Name is Han, which is one of April’s favorite places for authentic Korean food in the city. For lunch, …
I had been to Nonna Dora’s before for drinks (their Negronis are legen-…wait for it…dary!), but it was the first time for me to try the food. My friend Alex …
Serendipity is an iconic restaurant located on the Upper East Side, and yes, it’s the restaurant from the Serendipity movie. The restaurant is known for its eclectic decor and whimsical …
It’s rooftop season in New York City, and Julie suggested that we met for drinks at . I’ve been to the other Dear Irving (the one that doesn’t have a …
On my second day back in New York, I was still haunted by Jet-lag From Hell, but someone (April) wanted oysters and steak, so after a short power nap that …