East Village

The Mulberry Project Opens Project 1919, A Pop-Up Speakeasy

Just when you thought New York couldn’t get any cooler with its secret, unmarked speakeasies-they invented a new way to make you feel like you’re the most VIP of all VIPs! How you ask? Well, they’ve opened Project 1919, a super-exclusive speakeasy in the back of the Mulberry Project (also a speakeasy-one layer of secrecy...

What to Do in New York City This Weekend for Bastille Day

Y’all know that despite my Ohio roots that I’m a Francophile at heart, right? So what better way to celebrate France than to enjoy some Bastille Day celebrations! Bastille Day marks a key moment in the French Revolution, the storming of the Bastille and eventual freedom for the masses. And this is why I love...

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...

Best Cheap Italian Restaurant in New York City’s East Village. Il Bagatto!

So, y’all know I’m a girl of few words… this restaurant rocks. There are few places in NYC that I’ve returned to over 5 times in the past 4 years since there are so many places to try and if I’m going to spend some money then I’m going to want to try somewhere new-Il...