Hook and Cleaver – Private Beefsteak Club Open for All This week is my 5-month anniversary in the Big Apple. Does this mean I can stop considering myself a “newbie?” Well maybe to Manhattan, but certainly not to Brooklyn. Will I ever understand how to get...
Mokbar at the Chelsea Market – Bring on the Ramen In the teeny tiny town where I went to college there was a teeny tiny place that made the best Korean food ever. I’ve struggled to fill the void in my heart for copious amounts of kimchi since graduation,...
Local 92 – Hummus Bar with Creative Cocktails When a friend recently asked for help finding a restaurant for her birthday dinner, I first referred her to my recent blog post, Tips for Planning a Group Dinner in NYC, and then gave her some of my personal...
Peter Luger SteakHouse – Timeless Gem Who hasn't heard of Peter Luger SteakHouse? Did you know that it dates back well over 100 years? Peter Luger SteakHouse was originally established in 1887 as Carl Lugers Billiards and Bowling Café. Uncle...
Mission Cantina – A Feast for the Senses Mission Cantina has your favorite classic cantina food as well as some new things to try. I went with the latter. So often I find myself out at restaurants wanting to try something new, but then the fear sets...
Randazzo’s Clam Bar – Sheepshead Bay Treasure Sometimes I am amazed that a neighborhood like Sheepshead Bay still exists and is located in Brooklyn. I spent my youth here and took for granted just how special and beautiful it was and still remains. In the...
Bleecker Street – South Side Italian Favorites Clearly Bleecker Street is my favorite Street in the Village. Well, here are two of my favorite old school Italian places on Bleecker Street John's of Bleeker Street - 278 Bleecker Street My favorite old...
My 4 Favorite Homemade Protein Bar Recipes 2015 just like every year brings in crowds of people looking to kick their lifestyle back into shape and although I hope those who really put the effort forth succeed in that, it's just not for me. I've used...
Mikey Likes It With Biscuits – Lower East Side Empire Biscuit You know your life is good when the hardest decision of the day is "what first? biscuits or ice cream?" I made the mature decision to head over to Empire Biscuit first. I’ll get right to the...
Pair Local Craft Beer With Your New York Style Pizza Pizza has been an American favorite for as long as modern generations can remember, and craft beer has been creeping onto the scene as a trend that will probably stick around. Put them together and what do you...
The Supply House – Upper East Side Favorite After I moved to the Upper East Side, The Supply House became my favorite go-to restaurant and bar. The front of the building is a garage door that opens to let in a cool breeze so it was the perfect place to...
NYC Healthy Lunch Spots – Part 1 NYC Healthy Lunch Spots In a previous article, I’ve talked about how tough it is to get lunch “right” especially for us busy New Yorkers, working non-stop, and the next door deli is the best option....
