Local New York City Favorites: Artichoke Basille’s Pizza in the East Village, Greenwich Village and Chelsea
Whether you’re a local or a tourist, if you’re looking for the perfect slice of New York pizza, look no further than Artichoke Basil’s pizzeria and restaurant just east of Union Square in the East Village (one of several locales-others in Chelsea and Greenwich village). You can either grab a slice at the counter...
Restaurant Review: The Arlington Club Disappointment
After living in New York for almost ten years, keeping up with the trendiest foodie hotspots has become like a second job (or third I guess since blogging is already my second). You can’t live in New York without hearing about the neweset, hippest, and best restaurants without needing to try them. So aside from...
Local New York City Favorites: Streecha Restaurant, a Foodie’s Ukranian Heaven on the Lower East Side
Hidden in the underbelly of a church on the Lower East Side lies a Ukranian gem, Streecha. Now, it might not look like much from pictures, but let me assure you, it looks worse in person. Sketchy is the word that I believe best describes it. Vintage paintings of Madonna and Child surrounded, plastic tablecloths,...
Jekyll and Hyde Opens New Location in Times Square: A Review of Spooky NYC Tourist Haunt
Arriving a bit early to the New York Winter Wine Festival yesterday, we were turned away, as doors did not open for another half-hour. Not wanting to wait outside in the freezing cold, my husband and I figured we’d pop into Carmines across the street for a quick glass of wine (yes, before the wine festival,...
Where to Eat Near Penn Station, Madison Square Garden & Macy’s? Try Food Gallery 32!
People visiting Manhattan always want to know the best places to eat. As a “local,” friends always ask me cool places to go when they come to town. New York has some of the world’s best restaurants so to have a bad meal while you’re visiting is sinful. (Especially for me, a fat girl trapped...
Best Cheap Eat Washington D.C. Thai X-Ing Washington D.C.
A Thai restaurant that is difficult to get a reservation for? Color me interested. In New York City, I can’t think of a single Thai restaurant that you have to wait for let alone one that requires a reservation. When asking around to find out restaurants that I needed to try during my trip to...
Where to Dine in NYC: John’s of 12th Street Review Surprisingly Vegan Friendly
This Italian joint embodies the New Yorkiest of rough-around-the-edges charm. John’s is a staple since 1908, a rarity these days where restaurants seem to be in and out within five years. Image: Courtesy Papermag The ambiance here is clearly that there isn’t supposed to be any, it looks like it’s been the same since it...
Amazing Italian Restaurant: L’Artusi in the West Village! Must Go!
So, it’s birthday season and since I pretty much have a fat girl living inside of me dying to break free, birthday season for me means, time to eat! Luckily, my birthday falls at the end of bathing suit season! My in-laws are so awesome and took us to dinner at a restaurant I had...
Best Seafood Restaurant NYC: CATCH! Quite a Catch Indeed
This year for my birthday my hubby and I decided to check out Catch over in the Meatpacking District. Never sure what to expect over there, I was somewhat hesitant that although I had heard rave reviews from friends, that I was in for a night of haughtiness and pretention (not to mention small portions...
Best Upper East Side Brunch NYC: Parlor Steakhouse: Drinks Included for $25!
Last week I Had the pleasure of seeing one of my very nearest and dearest friends for brunch. For $25 you get a brunch entree and 5 (Enormous) mimosas! (You can also get bloody Marys. The food is from a great restaurant. Far more respectable than most lower east side brunch places. Parlor is an...
