Foods of New York Tours
“WE HAVE TO GO TO THIS!” So read Greg’s text to me, along with a link to Foods of New York Tours. Apparently a friend of his had gone on […]
Parker & Quinn
One night after work, Greg and I headed to Parker & Quinn in Midtown for dinner. The restaurant’s decor invokes both a masculine pub-type atmosphere, as well as a feminine upscale […]
Ladurée Soho
When I told my friend Lauren that Greg proposed, her immediate response was, “When can we celebrate?!” It was incredibly sweet, and I was honored she wanted to share in […]
A New York City Engagement
I didn’t believe in love at first sight. Then on Halloween in 2015, I met Greg when he was dressed as half Caitlyn Jenner and half Bruce Jenner. And I […]
Sofrito
One afternoon during the summer, Greg and I explored Riverbank State Park. It’s one of the lesser-known parks in Manhattan, but its location along the Hudson River makes it absolutely […]
Playa Betty’s
During church one Sunday, the pastor jokingly talked about the cold weather. She said before Christmas the cold seems to have a purpose, but come January 1st she’s immediately ready […]
New Year’s Eve at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
I know I’m hardly unique when I say I love […]
New Year’s Eve at Universal Orlando
Growing up, my parents referred to me as their “holiday girl.” I loved celebrating holidays, and reveled in everything from the decor to the music to the traditions. I’m still […]
Christmas in St. Augustine
Greg and I spent Christmas Day in Chicago, and although it wasn’t as cold this year as it is most years, we were still excited a few days later to escape […]
Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues
I’ve told you a lot about our fun pre-Christmas weekend in downtown Chicago, including what we did and where we ate. But I saved the best for last! On Sunday […]
The Gage
I told you about a few of our fun activities while staying at Palmer House in Chicago the weekend before Christmas, but I figured my favorites deserved their own posts! […]
Palmer House
It was so nice being home for the holidays again this year! Greg and I flew into Chicago a week before Christmas and spent lots of wonderful time with family […]
Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Lowell Hotel
Every year before going our separate ways for the holidays, I host my friends at a festive Christmas afternoon tea. This year we celebrated at The Lowell Hotel on the […]
21 Club
For the past two years, Greg and I have celebrated the holidays with both of our families, traveling between frigid Chicago and sunny Florida. It’s a lot of fun rushing […]
Lillie’s Victorian Establishment
Greg, Liam, Yibei and I decided to kick off the holiday season with a Christmassy dinner at Lille’s Victorian Establishment in Times Square. This restaurant and bar is ordinarily pretty […]
Rolf’s
This is the most wonderful time of the year, especially when you live in New York City. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit (literally), Saks is adorned with its […]