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.
Matcha Cafe Maiko is a cafe chain specializing in matcha-based treats. Tina and I went to try the branch in Chinatown NYC, which is tiny, but cute. The matcha is …
If you love ramen but haven’t tried abura soba (soupless ramen) yet, let me introduce you to Kajiken, a Japanese restaurant chain specializing in this soupless take on ramen. Kajiken …
Ras Plant Based is an Ethiopian restaurant in West Village, serving plant-based dishes rooted in traditional flavors with a modern twist. We started with the Injera Nachos—crispy injera chips topped …
The Orchid Show is an annual event at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in the Bronx. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned …
North Dumpling has been among my favorite places for cheap dumplings for years. It was my friend Alex, who introduced me to the tiny shop on Essex St. on our …
Woorijip is a Korean food spot located on 32nd street, right in the heart of Koreatown. It’s a great place for grab-and-go Korean comfort food with shelves filled with pre-packed …
I usually fly out of JFK late at night, squeezing every last minute out of my time in the city. But a morning flight to Phoenix last year meant that …
If you’re flying out of JFK’s Terminal 4, there’s a good chance you’ll find me relaxing at the Delta Sky Club near Gate B31. It’s not the flashiest lounge out …
Steve and I were both feeling a little under the weather, so I started browsing for some comforting stew or soup options for home delivery. After having tofu stew at …
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to Seoul Bap for this blog post. While the food was complimentary, all opinions expressed are my own and reflect my honest experience. …
The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is one of the most iconic holiday sights in New York, and every December it draws millions of people. There’s a big lighting ceremony …
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to Ambo for this review. While the food was complimentary, all opinions expressed are my own and reflect my honest experience. Ambo is …
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Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to R Slice for this review. While the pizza was complimentary, all opinions expressed are my own and reflect my honest experience. Roberta’s …
I was invited to visit INTER_ and I didn’t pay for my ticket. INTER_ (pronounced “interspace”) is an innovative attraction that merges art, technology, and immersive experiences. The interactive art …
Since July this summer there has been a Din Tai Fung in New York City, and since July this summer, I’ve been wanting to visit. Though contrary to the Din …
I had noticed this cute little café in West Village called Janie’s Life-changing Baked Goods. In the window, there was a sign mentioning something about pie-crust cookies, which I googled, …
Salt & Straw opened their first NYC shop last month on the Upper West Side, and ever since I’ve found out, I’ve been wanting to go, so last weekend, we …
Nom Wah Tea Parlor is a historic restaurant on Doyers Street in Chinatown. The place started out as a tea parlor and a bakery, and dim sum was just a …
I was invited to visit Vanilla Gorilla, and I did not pay for food and drinks myself. However, all opinions and experiences shared in this post are my own and …
abcV is one of my favorite plant-based restaurants in New York City. It’s part of the ABC Restaurants group, led by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and the vegetarian and vegan dishes …
Kjun is a Korean Cajun Soul Food restaurant that Steve stumbled upon yesterday evening while looking for a place to eat after an event in the neighborhood.Korean Cajun Soul Food? …
I was invited as a guest by Master Panda, and I did not pay for the drinks myself. However, all opinions and experiences shared in this post are my own …
The Staten Island Ferry is a free passenger ferry service that operates between Manhattan and Staten Island. The ferry ride offers spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, and it’s …
I was invited to visit Bakery by Textbook for this blog post. Although my visit was complimentary, all opinions shared here are my own and reflect my genuine experience. Bakery …
Marwin is a casual Thai restaurant on the Upper East Side. It was Steve who told me about the place, and if you don’t have a Steve to tell you …
Brown Butter is a biscuit-centered café/Kitchen + Bar on Tompkins Ave. in Bed-Stuy. Stephanie had been talking about Brown Butter for quite a while, and according to her, they have …
It’s Restaurant Week in New York City—well, technically, it’s been Restaurant Week for a few weeks now, as the event has evolved into a month-long thing with great deals on …
Sylvia’s is an old favorite of mine. In fact it was the very first restaurant I dined at in Harlem, and I love the genuine neighborhood feel of that place. Watching how …
Queens Night Market is an open-air market with food vendors selling small-plate treats from around the world. Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Peru, – I don’t think that I’ve ever been …
Ale and I both love Jack’s Wife Freda, so when we were deciding on a spot for our latest brunch meet-up, it was the obvious choice. The mainly Mediterranean menu …
Genesis House is a Korean restaurant/car show room/tea salon/library, all under one roof, in a beautiful building in the heart of Meatpacking District. In case you don’t know, Genesis is …
Soft serve season is still on, and guess where I spent most of my ice cream money this summer? Milk Bar! Yum! If you take your soft serve seriously, then …
Have you noticed the ladies with coolers appearing nearby the city’s construction sites around lunch time? Steve had, and he was curious about what was in the coolers. Now I …
Spending the Fourth of July in New York is something everyone should experience at least once. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks is one of the city’s biggest annual events and …
After a windy afternoon at Rockaway Beach, we were looking for a place for a quick dinner and ended up at Adrienne’s in Broad Channel. We came without any expectations …
Beyond Sushi is one of the best places for vegan sushi in New York City. The vegan restaurant chain is known for its innovative plant-based creations that appeal to both …