The Setai Miami Beach
A few friends and I recently took a quick trip to Miami. It was my first time there, and we had the most wonderful stay at The Setai at Miami Beach. It is without a doubt one of the prettiest and most...
View ArticleMiami Beach: Yardbird Southern Table and Bar
Southern food always sounds appealing. As much as we wanted to enjoy Cuban food while in Miami, Yardbird has received so much good praise that we couldn't miss out on it.Yardbird was opened by Jeff...
View ArticleMiami Beach: Chalan on the Beach
Aside from Yardbird, my other favorite restaurant of the weekend was Chalan on the Beach. This Latin American restaurant serves up an extensive selection of seafood, rice dishes, and meats. Portions...
View ArticleAn Impromptu Lunch at Eataly
Eataly, an Italian marketplace complete with superbly fresh pastas and all the authentic Italian foods one could imagine, is one of my favorite places in NYC. When I used to work across the street from...
View ArticleA Weekend in Nashville
This past weekend we went to Nashville for the first time. It was so much fun! The city is full of terrific food and an amazing live music scene.Broadway, where there are two blocks of bars,...
View ArticleNashville: Rolf and Daughters
I first heard of Rolf and Daughters when I came across an instagram picture of the pastas, posted by a food editor at Bon Appetit magazine. Upon further research, I found that not only did this place...
View ArticleNashville: Monell's at the Manor
I was excited about this Southern family style restaurant, and unfortunately was severely disappointed. The mansion setting was unique, with a beautiful interior that made it feel like we were dining...
View ArticleNashville: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
I have to admit that I rarely discriminate when it comes to sweets. Ice cream, chocolate, cookies... I love it all. With the recent cold, cold weather in NYC, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying...
View ArticleNashville: Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Hattie B's is an absolute must in Nashville. The best freaking fried chicken I've ever tasted (well, maybe tied with Yardbird). It's casual (order then sit down), with just a few tables inside, and 6...
View ArticleSan Francisco Trip
I recently made a trip out to the bay area to attend my high school reunion and spend some quality time with family. Not surprisingly, I had an amazing time (pretty much a guarantee anytime I visit...
View ArticleSan Francisco: Lunch at Tacolicious
Mexican food in California is a must! After my sister and I got our haircuts at Addison Salon (the very best), we headed over to the Marina to catch up with our aunt over some tacos. The weather was so...
View ArticleCarmel, CA: Quail Lodge Golf Club Resort
A main reason for my trip out west was to celebrate my high school reunion in Monterey. My best friend and I had a terrific stay at the Quail Lodge Golf Club, where we had our very own photo-shoots on...
View ArticleAngus Club Steakhouse
Last week I attended a press dinner at Angus Club Steakhouse. Besides having a great time catching up with Nisha, I enjoyed the dinner immensely. This midtown steakhouse is quite different from any...
View Article$28 Prix Fixe Lunch at Perry Street
I'm such a big fan of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's restaurants (in order of favorites-- Jean Georges, Perry St, ABC Cocina, ABC Kitchen, Mercer Kitchen). They're innovative, beautifully decorated, and...
View ArticleA Spring Saturday in Brooklyn
This past weekend we finally had some spring weather over here in the east coast, and I am so very thankful for that. Saturday was bright and sunny, so we took full advantage of the warmish/comfortable...
View ArticleItalian Dinner at Da Marcella
Earlier this week, I visited Da Marcella for a press dinner. I love Italian food and family-style feasting, so it was a very enjoyable dinner. The restaurant has a very cozy feel to it, with a few...
View ArticleMomofuku Ssam Bar Rib-Eye Feast
Having once visited Momofuku Noodle Bar where I left unimpressed with the ramen (Totto or Ippudo beat it by far) and the pork belly buns (Ippudo will always win in this category), I never had an...
View ArticleBalthazar: Favorite Brunch in NYC
Looking through past blog posts, it's clear that brunch is my favorite meal. Living in NYC, there are absolutely endless options, and although I do make an effort to try new places, I find myself...
View ArticleA Spring Weekend
With spring weather here, I can't get enough of being outdoors. It's not too hot that air conditioning is necessary, and it's cool enough to have just a light jacket on. We started off the weekend with...
View ArticleHappy Hour at Flex Mussels
It had been a while (3 years!) since my last visit to Flex Mussels, and in the past few months, every time I've walked past the seafood counter at Whole Foods, I've thought about buying a bag of...
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