Ilili

Mediterranean Birthday Lunch at Ilili

I pass Ilili on my way to work every morning. I was eager to try this contemporary Lebanese/ Mediterranean inspired restaurant. Without a prior legitimate reason to fine dine mid week, I decided Restaurant...
La Bonbonniere

Old School Diner on Eighth Avenue – La Bonbonniere

La Bonbonniere. Where do I even begin? When I first stumbled upon this diner a few months ago it was in the late morning on a weekend - Primetime brunch time. Every seat was taken inside. There was even a line...
Juice Press

Juice Press Gets us Running for Juice

I am going to go ahead and assume that everyone reading this post has heard of Juice Press. It's one of the go-to juice locations in Manhattan and they have delicious food and beverage options at their stores...
Ellary’s Greens

Ellary’s Greens in the West Village

On a chilly Sunday morning, I’d love nothing more than to stay in bed with a huge mug of tea and a good book. But when Mom is in town, a chilly Sunday morning means getting out of my cozy and warm bed and...
Genuine Roadside

Genuine Roadside in the Gotham West Market

This has now been the second time I’ve tried to go to Pony Bar and failed. I still am looking forward to trying it sometime but alas I ended up venturing to one of my favorite spots in Hell’s Kitchen…...
Garlic New York Pizza Bar

Pizza Adventure Begins at Garlic New York Pizza Bar

There are a number of pizza places around my new apartment that I’ve heard, from one friend or another, are so good.  It is my intention to try all of them. The Pizza Quest For my first stop on this...
Healthy Food Blog

Healthy Food Blog Recipes – Our New York Favorites

Is it just me or is everyone else also experiencing a non-stop sweet tooth this winter? With all this cold weather and snow, all I’ve been wanting is something to sweeten my winter blues. But of course, as...
Sticky's Finger Joint

Getting Sauced at Sticky’s Finger Joint

Sticky's Finger Joint has two locations in Manhattan, the first in Greenwich Village and the newer location in Murray Hill. The Murray Hill location has become the hot spot for drunken bros and foodies alike...
Beyond Sushi

Behind the Kitchen with Beyond Sushi

Two summers ago I lived right in Union Square, fortunate to wake up to an incredible farmer’s market everyday, great restaurants on the block, and endless activities right out my front door. Of course, being...