New York City has no shortage of Italian cuisine. One of the city’s favorite staples has been Dopo Teatro, a trattoria in the famous theater district of Manhattan. Dopo Teatro has been synonymous with fine Italian cuisine for many years and they decided to bring their extraordinary cuisine to the Upper East Side. Italian being my favorite food, I was all […]

With a name like Bar Bacon, no description is really necessary to guess what this new spot is all about. Owner and chef Peter Sherman has worked with some of the best chefs in the world (Joël Robuchon included), but decided to strike out on his own and dish out some approachable and affordable American cuisine. Like the name implies, […]

As someone who lived briefly in Spain, I am always on the hunt for authentic Spanish cuisine in New York City. 1oo Montaditos, a well-known restaurant chain with locations all over Spain and Florida, has opened their first NYC location in Greenwich Village.   The friendly locale attracts a fun crowd, with walls packed with old photos of Cadiz, iron […]

Pergola, which just opened in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, is a fabulous new place to spend your evenings. The multi-level restaurant is super sexy with dark wood and brick walls and beautiful greenery, which changes seasonally. The new space features a hookah menu, which offers guests 14 different flavors to choose from, as well as an extensive cocktail list. Executive chef […]

During the New York City Wine & Food Festival I discovered an amazing product that health nuts will go gaga over. SooFoo, which stands for super good food, is a blend of nine premium ingredients, including five types of grains, three types of lentils and brown rice. This blend is not only super healthy, but also super delicious! It is […]

As previously mentioned, we had the opportunity to spend a lovely evening with Cascadian Farm and chef Candice Kumai in New York City. Candice partnered up with the amazing organic food company to create some delicious and healthy recipes. Enjoy this fabulous recipe for Berry Cake, created by Candice, using Cascadian Farm products! Makes 16 servings Cascadian Farm Granola Crumble […]

Standing out from the surrounding darkly-lit restaurants and pubs is a bright, airy space at 175 Orchard Street. This is the second location of Whynot Coffee & Art Gallery, which recently held its grand opening party. The new Whynot on Orchard Street serves the same popular Blue Bottle coffee as the original West Village location (at the corner of Christopher […]

Heading into the heart of Times Square can be a nightmare for true New Yorkers — mobs of people, chain restaurants and tourists everywhere. That’s why Bea, located just outside the hustle and bustle, is a welcome reprieve and great new addition to the neighborhood. Everything from the wooden tables and white-washed brick walls to the old Hollywood movies projecting […]

Whether you plan on heading out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day for some mouthwatering food, we have just the spots in New York City that you should be hitting up. Slaving away over the stove over the holidays shouldn’t dampen your high spirits over the holidays so get someone else to do your cooking for you! Traditional Christmas Head […]

Know someone who loves to eat? Well, we sure hope so. For someone who has already been to all the great restaurants, skip giving a gift card this year and go for something a little more creative. We have a bunch of great gift ideas for any self-proclaimed ‘foodie’ friend you may have.  Kill two birds with one stone this […]