Category: New York City
New York City: Eataly
If you’ve been to NYC any time in the past three years, surely you’ve heard of Eataly. The brainchild of chef Mario Batali (& others), it’s a giant market/cafe/restaurant/beer garden/tasting room extravaganza across from Madison Square Park. I visited Eataly for the first time during my last trip to New York City & was totally…
Falling in Love with a Different Part of NYC
“I didn’t even go north of 40th Street the entire trip – I broke my midtown slump!” It was like a badge of honor or something, I exclaimed to B as I returned home from a 24 hour business/leisure trip to New York City. It was true: I hadn’t ventured north of 40th Street the…
New York City: Gramercy Tavern
It had been on my culinary bucket list for a long time, but I never quite managed to eat there. So when I found myself with 24 hours to myself in NYC, staying in the Flatiron District, & wandering the streets looking for dinner, I knew where I was headed when I peaked my head…
Hotel Review: Hotel Giraffe, NYC
I took a chance with the Hotel Tonight app & ended up at the Hotel Giraffe following a day in New York City for work. The hotel is part of the Library Hotel Collection, so even though I hadn’t stayed there before, I knew I was in good hands. Check-in was a breeze & my…
My New Favorite NYC Spot
During my most recent trip to New York City I did something I’ve never done before: I never ventured north of 38th Street. Stuck in what I call the “Midtown Slump,” I always stay in Midtown & then take the subway down to the Union Square Farmers Market & other places on the lower half…