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Au’hio Fete: Bringing the Best of Ohio Party Class to New York City

Pictured Above: O-Pie-O   Who here didn’t know I was from Ohio? Well, now ya do! My New York bestie since way back when had the brilliant idea to have an Ohio party, excuse me, it was classy, “Au’hio.” Everyone was asked to bring a dish, but not just any dish. We had to cook...
The Best Things to Do in New York City for Christmas

The Best Things to Do in New York City for Christmas

New York is one of the best cities to celebrate Christmas in. The lights, the food, the shows! Where else could you enjoy everything like this in one place! I mean, have you seen Elf? Could there be a more magical Christmas setting in the world? All you need is Will Ferrell in tights to...

Coolest Coffee Shop Award in New York City Goes to…D’Espresso

Once upon a time I was on the Upper West Side, my friends and I had Levain cookies in hand and merely wanted a Starbucks to grab a coffee and a seat so we could catch up (and inhale the cookies). We stood on the corner and said, where the hell is the nearest Starbucks...

Easy Weekend Getaways From New York City: A Taste of Paris in Montréal at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth and the Best Restaurants in Montreal!

Bonjour mes amis!!! And for those of you dolls who aren’t fluent in Francais that means hello friends! This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Montréal. Somehow I had never been to this fabulous city despite it only being a mere 6 hour drive away. We were thrilled when one of our favorite...

Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Review: Perfect Weekend Getaway from New York City!

  I just returned from a fabulous weekend getaway from NYC to Boston! I’ve been on a mission to come up with fun weekend getaways that you can do somewhat on a budget. Boston seemed the perfect destination because you can take the train or even drive! In a mere 4 hours (even less without...
Best Vegetarian Korean in New York City Han Gawi Best Ginger Tea!

Best Vegetarian Korean in New York City Han Gawi Best Ginger Tea!

This place is a gem! Apparently Zagat thinks so too as it was voted best Korean and Vegetarian 2 years in a row. You should seriously run before the word gets out. When you walk in you must remove your shoes, which at first I thought was rather irritating but came to enjoy it was...

Best Restaurant in Vermont- Simon Pearce is Worth Every Penny Best Romantic Getaway From New York City!

So, as you know, Panties, I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Vermont. On our journey a friend recommended Simon Pearce restaurant to us so we figured we’d try it on my birthday. I’m telling you, this was probably the most romantic dinner I’ve ever been to. And not to steal credit away from...

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...
Restaurant Review: Del Frisco's New York City Best Steak Ever!

Restaurant Review: Del Frisco’s New York City Best Steak Ever!

If you’re in the mood for a fantastic dining experience you must give this restaurant a try! The decor is beautiful. The restaurant is huge. There are tons of tables, two floors, high ceilings with windows that drop from top to bottom. It was the perfect place to relax inside while watching the hustle and...

3 Fabulous Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo from Great New York Restaurants

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and while this isn’t a cocktail blog, what goes better with travel than celebratory cocktails? Nada! So we checked in with a few of our favorite restaurants around New York City for their take on the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktails! Bottoms up, world travelers! Enjoy these...

Must See Travel Conference: New York Times Travel Show 2014

The New York Times Travel Show kicks off its annual event next week. It will host a Trade Day for industry professionals on Friday, February 28, which will be filled with travel seminars and an industry-only preview of the Travel Show exhibition. The Travel Show is the largest trade and consumer travel event in North America-there will be...

The Perfect Romantic Weekend Getaway: Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island

A few weeks ago, I headed up to Newport, Rhode Island. A picture-perfect town about 3.5 hours outside of New York City. While Newport is a popular summer destination, I was determined to enjoy it-even in the winter. My husband and I were looking for a last-minute weekend getaway that didn’t require having to take...