Though it has been quite the treat for us downtown kids to be courted and catered to by the food gliteratti, it is also lovely to re-visit neighborhoods one may not set out to visit very often.  One of the most exciting things about living in New York City is the opportunity for re-discovery, in and outside of your comfort […]

Lunchtime in Manhattan has become healthier with the opening of EXKi’s second location, on the corner of 28th Street and Madison Avenue. Tackling the dilemma of unhealthy meals, the quick and casual restaurant uses locally-produced seasonal ingredients in all the meals. Originating in Europe, EXKi opened their first New York location on Park Avenue South and was quickly embraced by […]

Let’s face it, everyone wants to eat healthy, but sometimes it takes too much effort to make the right decisions. With an endless selection of fast food restaurants and the array of junk food at supermarkets, the temptation to overindulge becomes too much. Stacey Hawkins, founder of Time Savor Solutions, realized the need for healthier alternatives and created an easier […]

Walking throughout the Upper East Side, people will realize that it is almost impossible to find a good cup of coffee. In an area littered with Starbucks, there is a new coffee and pastry shop that is grabbing everyone’s attention, from foodies to coffee aficionados and residents. Petite Shell, located on 85th Street and Lexington Avenue, offers an array of […]

Thrillist, the website known for drawing crowds of bros and their pals to partake in all kinds of citywide antics, was at it again last Saturday (remember this summer’s Best Day of Your Life?). All afternoon, the New York blog showcased the best dishes from its favorite restaurants of 2014, alongside a slew of swanky beverages courtesy of Grey Goose. […]

There is nothing that I like more than seeing an independent woman start a business, build it up from the bottom and turn it into a successful business that stays true to its identity. This is exactly what owner PriaVanda Chouhan has done with Desi Galli. Desi Galli specializes in healthier versions of traditional Indian dishes. Once you go inside, […]

It’s a very true stereotype that New Yorkers are always on the go and need to save on time. One thing that we tend to cut time on? Food. Some people find it easier to just order takeout instead of cooking healthier options, but what if you had the option of having healthier dishes that you can prepare in just […]

Fresh Fruit Vinegars are products that are very foreign to me and I am glad that I have been introduced to something that has changed the way I eat salads! I now use Fresh Fruit Vinegars in all my salads because it gives them that extra kick. The biggest upside is that I don’t have to use dressing on my […]

I had the honor and pleasure of meeting with the owner of Desi Shack, Yasmin Ibrahim to get a sense and taste of her popular Pakistani restaurant.  Overall I was very impressed with the service, vibe, and the food that they had to offer. Desi Shack is a design-your-own meal type of Pakistani restaurant. There is a very chill and […]

On the corner of 114th Street and Pleasant Avenue in East Harlem sits a restaurant that every foodie dreams to dine at, but few are able to walk through the red doors. Since its opening in 1896, Rao’s has entertained past presidents, celebrities and everyone in between, while serving family style Italian cuisine. The intimate Rao’s experience begins when you are […]