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.
Ehsan and Elena just moved to a new place in Midtown East, and the other night, they had invited me over for dinner. Ehsan and I know each other from …
It was Sarah who introduced me to Atoboy in December, and it was love at first bite, so when April suggested that we went there for dinner last Saturday, I …
I’m back in New York and yesterday I met with Coleen and Sue at James. James wasn’t our first choice, as we had hoped to get a table at Olmsted, …
375º Thrice Cooked Fries is just across the street and when it comes to fries, I’m easy to lure inside. Especially when the fries are perfectly golden, heavenly crispy and …
Before the JAY-Z concert, we had dinner at Morgan’s Barbecue, which is only a short walk from Barclays Center. When it comes to food in New York, barbecue might not be …
Last time I was in NYC, I finally managed to come by Parlor for a preview dinner. Parlor is a member’s club in NYC, and members dine for $20 for …
Before I traveled back to Dubai I went to a Danish Christmas party at Tina’s place in Brooklyn. It was a spontaneous thing that came to life within a couple …
I think I’ve previously told you how bad I am, when it comes to getting a haircut. I always come up with a million excuses and end up postponing and …
When it comes to bagels, I don’t think there’s a better place in the world than NYC. It often gets a bit hectic inside the bagel stores, so come prepared …
According to my Korean friends in New York, K-Town in Flushing is the place to go for authentic Korean food. But Flushing is far away from Manhattan, so for those …
Finally it happened! I’ve wanted to go to a JAY-Z concert for ages, but it has never worked out and after the On The Run tour, I was starting to …
My initial plan was to have Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant, but last minute, I decided to try putting together a Thanksgiving dinner myself. Besides, I’m always a bit uncomfortable about …
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The other day, I walked by Macy’s on Herald Square just in time to catch the unveiling of the Christmas windows for 2017. It’s a rather big thing in NYC, …
Happy Halloween! Saturday night, my roommates and I celebrated Halloween a couple of days in advance. None of us had thought about costumes, but after a couple of drinks, one …
While the sun is still shining and the summer doesn’t seem too long gone, I thought I’d tell you about my day at Rockaway Beach. Getting there was easy. I …
Update 2021: Hungry Bird Eats is now located in New Jersey If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you probably remember my friend Tina in NYC. She has …
Industrial and rough around the edges, Gowanus is probably one of the trendiest areas in Brooklyn right now. A bit like Williamsburg was before it became gentrified, the area is …
Considering all the beer gardens in New York, it’s no surprise that Oktoberfest is also a really big thing in the city. That’s great news for homesick Germans and those …
Dumplings are really big in NYC right now, taking over where ramen left off, but my love for the little treats goes way back. They’re inexpensive and ready in a …
I might be too old for clubbing, but I’ll never get too old for good cocktails. Sometimes, I’m in the mood for something sweet, but at other times, I prefer …
Trine is visiting in NYC right now, and for her first dinner in the city, I took her to An Choi, which is a Vietnamese restaurant on Orchard Street. I’ve …
New York City has so many great breakfast restaurants, and I often allow myself the little luxury of having the first meal of the day somewhere nice. If I’m with …
For a long time, I’ve been eying up the Korean restaurant Jungsik in Tribeca, but it wasn’t until last month, that I finally had someone, who wanted to join me. …
It’s still NYC Restaurant week, and even though I didn’t plan to go to Beauty & Essex, I’m easy to convince. The restaurant/bar/lounge has long been one of my favorite …
Oh Vandal! While I’m feeling a bit too old for you I’m always enjoying your company. Some of your fusions are a bit of a hit or a miss, but …
After a cozy brunch on the 4th of July, Ehsan suggested that we all went down to Hudson River to try SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding). He’s a member of Manhattan Kayak …
I’ve signed up for a gym membership at Equinox, so this morning at 7am, I was meeting with a PT to assess my overall condition. It wasn’t as bad as …
I’ve never considered myself much of an art person, but I’ve always found myself magically drawn towards certain museums around the world with MoMA in New York and Reina Sofia …
In spite of my plan-ahead shortcomings, I had managed to get a table at Contra for Mende and I on a Saturday night. In 2017 Contra joined the exclusive crowd …
Are you ready for NYC Restaurant Week? I was glued in front of my MacBook, ready to place my reservations the minute they opened for the bookings. I managed to …
After Con Artist Collective, we went over to Fig. 19 for cocktails. I really should start writing down the cocktails I’m having, because I always forget. One of them had grated …
It was my friend Alex, who told me about an art show at the Con Artist Collective on Ludlow Street a couple of weeks ago. At the event, you could …
I don’t think there’s any better time to visit Brooklyn Bridge than right after sunrise. The light is amazing, and you can fully take in the view without the crowds. …
Tina lives in Brooklyn, and after she has become a mom, I find it increasingly difficult to make her venture outside her natural habitat. If I want to see her, …
My jetlagged zombie walk took me down to Financial District, where I decided to try and find a place to eat. Not because I was hungry, but more as a …
The first night in New York, I stayed in TriBeca. It took quite a while to get out of the airport and into the city, so it was 7pm before …