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Sep 1, 2017

Uptown Eats - Welcome to Morningside Heights!

Morningside Heights spans the area from 110th to 125th Street, from the east end of Morningside Park to the Hudson River. The 1 train stops on Broadway at 110th, 116th and 125th Streets. The neighborhood is anchored by its schools and institutions. The Columbia campus runs from 114th to 121st Street between Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue; Barnard College sits just to the west across Broadway. Besides Columbia and Barnard, Morningside Heights is home to the Union Theological Sem

Jul 27, 2017

Explore DUMBO & Vinegar Hill

DUMBO, and it's less heavily trafficked neighbor to the east, Vinegar Hill, have become increasingly popular destinations over the past few years. They offer numerous foodie hot spots, boutique shopping, and a hip yet laid back bar scene. Some of my favorites spots and events are below - if you haven't been the neighborhood, recently, stop by and check a few of them out during the final month of summer! SHOP: Front General Store (147 Front Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn Open less th

Jun 22, 2017

Summer Celebration at the Sundaram Tagore Gallery

We were beyond fortunate to share an amazing evening with 60+ of our clients and supporters at our Summer Celebration Event on June 13 at the Sundaram Tagore Gallery in West Chelsea. With a backdrop of fabulous art, it was wonderful to enjoy the company of those nearest and dearest against a soundtrack of 90s hip hop (Isil's fave). A special nod to all of those who made it out on a warm and humid evening, but also a huge thank you to our entire guest list who has supported ou

May 4, 2017

Austin -> Downtown BK: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Four years after first trying to enter the New York City market, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, an Austin, TX based chain known for dine-in theaters with creative programming has finally opened its first multiplex in Downtown Brooklyn! Alamo offers reserved seating and wait service during the film, with amazing burgers, Oddfellows ice cream, craft beer, and, of course, cocktails. The theater also has a separate cocktail bar called House of Wax. I am incredibly excited to have t

Mar 20, 2017

Fun NYC Classes - Cheese Making, Chocolate Factory Tours & More!

New York City offers so much to do, see, and learn but so often we get caught up in our day to day and forget to get out and explore. In a past post from a few years back, I mentioned Coursehorse, which is now associated with TimeOut NY, and other resources to take one-time or more extended classes. Here are some of my current top picks - whatever you're interested in I promise they have a class for you! Make this your Spring of NEW things! 1. Afternoon Date Terrarium-Making

Feb 21, 2017

The Best Places to Relax in NYC

Following my sojourn in Palm Springs filled with heavenly hot springs, massages, and even a mudbath, I decided that pampering need not only happen once a year, or just on the West Coast. Below are my favorite local staples for massages, impromptu spa days, skincare, and beyond all right here in our great City. 1. Soho Sanctuary - Massages (119 Mercer Street, SOHO) What: Hands down the best my favorite place for massages in the city, Soho Sanctuary offers a wide variety of mas

Jan 23, 2017

NYC Restaurant Week, Then & Now

NYC's semi-annual Restaurant Week is a great excuse to try new places without a huge price tag. My first Restaurant Week involved a dedicated trip to NYC from New Haven my junior year of college. I was a relative tourist to NYC, and even on a student's meager allowance, I was able to sample some of the City's finest. That same summer as an intern, Restaurant Week, again, was my only chance at haute cuisine. That first year, I tried Eleven Madison Park, Brasserie 8 1/2, Nougat

Nov 15, 2016

Where to Eat (or find the best cooking cheats) in NYC this Thanksgiving

This year, as always, many of New York City’s finest restaurants will offer delicious Thanksgiving meals for those of us that are less kitchen savvy or apron inclined and prefer to leave the cooking to the professionals. Don’t want to eat out but find the idea of preparing your own creamed onions daunting? Not to worry, many specialty stores and restaurants also offer take-home options to make your Thanksgiving especially tasty this year, and minimize the risk of a burnt pump

Oct 13, 2016

Get Your Fall Fun on in NYC

Fall in New York City is undeniably one of the most beautiful seasons. Summer's hot and sticky humidity has faded and left behind a crisp breeze in the air. Jackets and scarves come out, and people flock to the nearest parks to take in the sights, sounds, and colors of the season. Here are a few of my favorite fall activities - check out Time Out New York's full fall guide for even more ideas! 1. Take a stroll to see the leaves in Fort Tryon Park and The Cloisters. The park i

Sep 13, 2016

How to Celebrate OktoberFest in NYC!

Watermark Ocktoberfest - Photo Courtesy of Watermark From September 17th through the first weekend in October, NYC will raise an overflowing beer-filled stein (think the biggest pint you have ever seen) to Oktoberfest. The Bavarian celebration is one of the largest in the world outside of Germany, and will feature some of the best new beers in NYC as well as traditional favorites and of course plenty of delicious German food. Enjoy the slowly cooling weather while guzzling br

Aug 17, 2016

Enjoy Brooklyn's Best BBQ before Labor Day!

The summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day mark the high season for many things: rentals, temperatures, humidity, and park-wide sun bathing to name just a few. In the sizzling world of NYC's BBQ restaurants, nothing can beat a summer afternoon eating fresh barbecue in Brooklyn, So make time in the next (gasp) last 3 weekends of summer to check out a few of these amazing BB‘cue destinations. These are only a few of many that are now all over the borough - the only st

Jul 14, 2016

Where to Watch America's Favorite Game in NYC this Summer!

Screaming fans, salty hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut, countless cans of "cheap" beer - nothing says summer in the USA more than cheering on your favorite team at a live baseball game. New York City has one of the most storied histories when it comes to America’s past-time, which has long considered to be the most popular of the New York sports. NYC is home to some of the top teams in the country -- the Yankees and the Mets. Before moving to LA, the Brooklyn Dodgers made

Jun 14, 2016

How To: Day Drink on a Boat in NYC

Every New Yorker has one or two particularly perfect weekend day-drinking haunts - in the summer, nothing seems nicer than a cool cocktail on a boat on the water. However, since not all of us are ready to purchase our own yachts, and fleet week past almost a month ago, it can be hard to find a nautical vessel where you can make this dream a reality... Let me introduce you to some of the most well known boat-turned-bar/lounge/restaurant New York City has to offer (as well as a

Jun 14, 2016

Fun Ideas to Ring in Summer in Style

Every year in NYC, Memorial Day Weekend heralds the official kick-off of summer! There are countless events from rooftop openings to street fairs to concerts this Memorial Day Weekend – and you don’t have to venture beyond the city to enjoy them! (Plus you might not want to with traffic projected by the Times to be the worst in a decade) Memorial Day Weekend 2016 will fall on May 28-30th and will overlap with Fleet Week - don’t forget to take minute out of your long weekend

Apr 14, 2016

Stinky, Sharp, & Savory - A Cheesy Guide to NYC

There are few culinary delights that can rival a delicious aged cheese spread on some fresh bread or paired with the perfect wine. As a self-proclaimed cheese connoisseur, my recent trip to France on re-affirmed my love of all things fromage. Here are a few of my favorite cheese spots on the city - take time to enjoy one of the simplest foodie pleasures this spring! Favorite Cheese Shops: 1. Murray's Cheese - 156 E. 2nd St (West Village) The old guard of NYC foodies will alwa

Mar 8, 2016

Spring Fling: Tips to Clear Out Your Closet for a New Season

Well before Marie Kondo made decluttering fashionable, New Yorkers have been masters at shedding unwanted clothing and other goods from their all-too-small closets. While I try to go through my closets at least once every few months, Spring and Fall are the perfect time to edit your belongings while swapping out your seasonal wardrobe. So what to do with all those items you have loved, worn, and now are ready to part ways with? And how about those impulse purchases that never

Feb 3, 2016

Valentine's Night: How to Dine-in, In Style - Where, When & How to Fi

Valentine's Day is a holiday dedicated to spending quality time with the person or people you love, be they a siginificant other or friends, but so often it becomes a race for reservations, tables and overpriced pre fixe menus. I am a huge fan of staying in and making a home cooked meal with my husband on Valentine's Day. What better way to eat and drink well, but also share the fun of preparing, cooking, and serving? Just because you choose to cook at home doesn't mean you c

Jan 13, 2016

The Hunt for Red Sauce

Winter is always a time of year I crave great food and the warm cozy din of a candlelit restaurant. January and February are great months to check out new places since all the crowds from the holidays are gone and the city is quieter. I am a huge fan of Italian food, and after one of my longtime favorites in the whole city, Bianca, closed in October, I have made a point to revisit old favorites as well as find new ones! Below are just a few places I have enjoyed thus far: try

Aug 20, 2015

Head to Cold Spring, NY

Last month, my husband and I spent a week in Cold Spring where his parents rented a beautiful home overlooking the Hudson River. If you have never been to Cold Spring, stop what you're doing and get yourself over to Grand Central. In 77 minutes you can feel lightyears away from the City. What is there to do in Cold Spring? I'm glad you asked: You can't walk down the main drag of Cold Spring, aptly named Main Street, without tripping over an antique store. To take a break from

Jul 14, 2015

Take in Some Nonfiction

While "beach reads" have their place, I like to intersperse into my summer reading nonfiction which makes me feel less indulgent about relaxing with a book on the beach or patio. Here are some personal recommendations that rival any mystery or chick lit in entertainment value as well as providing some new insights: (1) Devil in the White City & In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larsen are amazing; I just finished his Dead Wake which was a bit underwhelming. (2) The Sky's the L

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