Tag: New York City
New York City: Shake Shack
‘I shouldn’t,’ I thought over & over & over. ‘But I’ve been walking a lot, all morning really,’ I reasoned with myself. ‘Really, it’s a service to my blog. It’s a New York institution!’ I continued debating internally as I stood in the very short line, squinting at the tiny menu, slowly losing willpower. Finally…
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…
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…
A Perfect NYC Winter Day
Don’t be intimidated by visiting the Big Apple in the winter: it’s actually the perfect place to visit when it’s chilly outside! Here’s your perfect NYC winter day itinerary: If your hotel doesn’t include breakfast (one of the things I love about The Library Hotel is that their continental breakfast & endless coffee is included…
Wordless Wednesday: New York City at Christmas
New York City is one of the most beautiful places in the world during the holidays. The store windows along Fifth Avenue glow with holiday scenes, the holiday lights twinkle along 6th Avenue, & the skaters in Central Park & Rockefeller Center add a magical touch to the city. You know I’m a sucker for…