Shake Shack Madison Square Park

Shake Shack Returns To Madison Square Park

Finally, finally, finally Shake Shack in Madison Square Park is back. As the number one Shake Shack fan, at least in the Eat Up New York Office, I dragged everyone out on their second open day to get some...
Levain Bakery

Cookie Time at Levain Bakery Upper West Side

Levain Bakery, a tiny shop below street level on West 74th St. and Amsterdam Avenue, is home to incredibly fresh baguettes, rolls, and muffins. Everything is baked on-site fresh every day from the finest...
Vegan and Paleo

What are Vegan and Paleo Diets all About?

There’s been a lot of talk recently about both Vegan and Paleo diets. Is one better than the other? What are the pros and cons of each? Is it all a bunch of crap? I’m here to bring you my findings on both...
grey Bar and Restaurant

Lunch at Grey Bar and Restaurant on West 26th Street

Lunch can be complicated in the city.  You may have all intentions of running out to grab something to eat only to find yourself waiting in line, for forty five minutes, for a salad.  I really thought I had...
Hudson Eats

Checking out Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place

One of the latest additions to the trendy food court scene is Hudson Eats, located inside Brookfield Place in Battery Park City. Bordered by the Hudson River and nestled among big name retail shops and...
Fathers Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gifts Ideas for “That Dad”

We all have "That Dad" that is known for something. The dad who keep his favorite beer in the basement fridge, the dad who swears he should have pursued a career as a BBQ Pitmaster, the dad who swears he can...
GMOs

What’s the Deal with GMOs and are they Safe?

You’ve probably seen recent headlines exclaiming that Chipotle is officially GMO free. People seem thrilled about this revamp on their favorite guacamole, but do people truly understand what this change...
Best Lunch Spots in the Upper West Side

Best Lunch Spots on the Upper West Side

Warm weather has finally found itself to NYC which means its time to start venturing out come lunch time. So, if you happen to be either working on the Upper West Side or somehow just ended up there, here are...