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.
I love ramen so when I was in New York with Trine, I decided it was time to introduce her to the joys of the noodles too. The big ramen …
I consider myself vege-curious, and for a long time, I’ve wanted to try Amanda Cohen’s Dirt Candy on Allen Street. The restaurant is 100% vegetarian and all dishes can also …
After a busy morning in the city, I wanted to treat myself to something tasty, so when I saw the big “Oyster Bar” sign outside Grey Lady, I was easily …
The Intrepid is a retired aircraft carrier that now houses one of New York’s more unusual museums. The ship served during World War II and later during the Cold War …
Last month two of my friends, Natascha and Magnus, happened to be visiting New York City at the same time, so we decided to meet for dinner at Balthazar in …
The pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen in New York is second to none, so even though the place is usually packed with tourists, and even though the service can be …
Trine loves rooftop bars just as much as I do, so of course we had to stop by Mr. Purple, which is the rooftop bar at Hotel Indigo. My previous …
This cute little bakery on Broome Street specializes in vegan and glutenfree temptations, and they’re doing an excellent job. Compared to other vegan places I’ve been to, you don’t feel …
A couple of years back, I bumped into Alex Emanuel at a party in Brooklyn. He’s an actor in New York, and he always has a bunch of exciting things going on. …
In December, the Christmas spirit really hits NYC and makes it a wonderful time to visit the city. The Christmas shopping in New York is amazing, but there are so …
After an hour of complete relaxation on the grass in Central Park, we walked over to The Met (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) to look at the art and have a drink …
There are so many great breakfast spots in New York, so rather than settling for a mediocre hotel breakfast, I usually go out to have breakfast at one of the cozy …
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San Gennaro is an annual festival centered around Mulberry Street in Little Italy. The festival started as a way for the Italian immigrants to celebrate Italian traditions and heritage, but …
In New York City, you’re not allowed to drink alcohol in public (except for at restaurants and bars), so when you’re craving a cold beer in Bryant Park, you’ll most …
Russ & Daughters is one of my favorite bagel places in New York City, so for lunch today I went for some bagel and salmon therapy. There’s no seating inside …
I wasn’t too impressed with Clinton Street Baking Company the last time I was there (read about it here), but I was craving pancakes for breakfast, and Clinton Street was …
Off-price stores are the common name for the stores selling designer clothing at a discounted price. A bit like factory outlets, but more like proper stores. The items on the …
I’m quite conservative, when it comes to ramen, so I was skeptical prior to my first visit at Ivan ramen, as they are known for their modern take on the …
Restaurants with a party vibe have hit New York City big time, and the concept of gathering drinking, dancing and dining under one roof definitely sounds tempting. No need to …
You don’t need to spend much time in New York City to appreciate its green spaces. They’re where you can catch your breath, relax, and enjoy a rare moment of …
New York City has so many cozy, independent bookstores, so why go to Barnes & Noble? Well, sometimes size matters, and what Barnes & Noble on Union Square lacks in …
I first visited Narnia in Lower East Side, but the shop was about to close for good, so the shop assistant told me about their Willamsburg location, which is their …
Update: American Apparel’s Factory Outlet in SoHo is now closed I adore American Apparel and their casual, ethically made LA-chic garments. I fell in love with the brand in my …
Century 21 is a must-visit when in New York City, and this outlet department store can really make me go shopaholic-crazy. Shelf after shelf, floor after floor are crammed with …
I love Dermalogica (who doesn’t??) but the products are really expensive in Scandinavia, so I make sure I visit the Dermalogica store in SoHo to stock up on cleansers, masques …
All tourists love Macy’s and after you visit this gigantic department store, I am sure you will understand why. When it comes to clothes, accessories, home décor and cosmetics, Macy’s …
Clubbing in Chelsea is fun when you are in your 20s, but nowadays, I feel too old for most of the venues. However, the nightclub at Tao Downtown is an …
It was my friend Tina, who introduced me to this awesome spot in Greenwich Village. Claiming to be the place where musicians such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen commenced their …
The first time I went to Marquee was almost 10 years ago. At that time, Marquee was one of the hottest clubs in New York, but then the club lost …
Later that evening, after The Met, I met with my friend Ehsan. We started with a drink at The Cellar for nostalgic reasons. The Cellar used to be one of …
PHD is located on the 12th floor at Dream Downtown, so you’ve probably already guessed that the view is the primary attraction of this place. Walk outside and you’ll see …
Biergarten at The Standard is a hugely popular outdoor beer garden. The bartenders don’t accept cash. Instead you pay for drinks and food with tickets, which you purchase at a …
The Delancey is a nice, laid-back bar in Lower East Side. The street level entrance leads to the main dance floor and the bar, but in the summertime, just proceed …
Hidden behind a pawn shop store front is the 2-floor, all-in-one restaurant/lounge/nightclub Beauty & Essex. Definitely more up-dressed than your average Lower East Side waterhole, but without that off-putting pretentious …
Delice & Sarrasin used to be located on Christopher Street, but they have now relocated to Houston Street. In addition to sweet and savory crêpes, they also do a range …
Otto’s Tacos is an awesome, LA-style taco shop in East Village and I just can’t get enough of the small, but generously loaded tortillas. My favorite is the carnitas taco …