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.
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 …
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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 …
Located in a corner of Madison Square Park, the original branch of the popular burger stand Shake Shack is a must-try for all burger lovers. When it all started, back …
Update: Mission Cantina is now closed When I visited New York in June 2015, Mission Cantina was just on my way to the subway station from where I was staying, …
Every Sex and the City fan girl probably remember Magnolia Bakery on Bleecker Street, which is where Carrie, mouth full of cupcake, tells Miranda that ‘Big wasn’t a crush, he …
Red Rooster is a popular soul food restaurant founded by Andrew Chapman and Swedish celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. The location right on the busiest stretch of legendary Lenox Avenue in …
Koreatown, or K-Town, is a fun neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan. The area is smaller than Chinatown, but the selection of stores and restaurants is sufficient to get that real Korean …
Vandal opened in January 2016 and soon rose to be one of the brightest stars in the New York restaurant sky, especially down that galaxy, which is about clubby dining. …
Do you remember Sue? The girl I met last summer in New York City, and who I ended up spending most of my days plus a lot of crazy, fun …
Last Friday I met with Mende for dinner at Chefs Club in Nolita. At Chefs club, the menu is a pick-and-mix of signature dishes from renowned chefs around the country …
I was sitting next to this really nice lady on the plane, who was traveling with her son. When we got to talk it turned out that we had a …
I’ve wanted to try Clinton Street Baking Company on the Lower East Side for years, but every time I’ve been meaning to go, I’ve been put off by the long …
I reached Brooklyn Bridge just in time to see the sun peek over the horizon. I’ve walked across Brooklyn Bridge many times before, but never so early in the morning. …
I had messed up the dates a bit, so on board the plane to New York I realized that I didn’t have a hotel for the first night in the …