Balthazar
After a long, difficult morning of shopping in Soho (tough life, right?!) we treated ourselves to lunch at Balthazar. We began with a handful of oysters, letting the waitress choose […]
Pizano’s
My friend Matt texted me asking for Chicago recommendations. My immediate response? DEEP DISH PIZZA! Hailing from Chicago, and traveling back there often, I consider myself a deep dish pizza […]
Gitano
At a previously abandoned block in Soho, the wooden boards keeping people out remain. However, if you walk by now, you can see palm trees and tropical plants peeking up […]
Cupcake Decorating at Georgetown Cupcake
One of my favorite New Yorkers is moving away! And while I’m being slightly dramatic (she’s only moving slightly north to Stamford, Connecticut!) it won’t be the same not having […]
Aruba
This year Greg took me to Paris for my birthday, so when his birthday rolled around the bar was set très high. I started his birthday month by making him […]
Dear Irving
At 55 Irving Place in Union Square, there’s a series of steps leading up to an unmarked door. Behind the door is a succession of dimly-lit rooms, each uniquely decorated […]
Maison Pickle
A few weeks ago Greg’s parents came up to NYC to see us (and to see Hamilton)! And although they were likely more excited to see Hamilton than to see […]
Stowe
Greg and I love going to Vermont since it’s the perfect outdoorsy getaway from New York City. And while we normally spend time in Killington where his house is, during […]
The Ribbon
On the last day of Jenny and Amber’s visit, we headed to The Ribbon on the Upper West Side for brunch. After all, there’s nothing more quintessentially New York City […]
Duane Park Burlesque Show
While Jenny and Amber were visiting me, their trip wasn’t all just good, clean fun. On Saturday night we headed to Duane Park for a scandalous burlesque show… all in […]
Pizza Beach
I love hosting visitors, especially when those visitors are two of my best friends in the world. Jenny and Amber have always been like sisters to me, and we realized […]
St. Elmo Steak House
This summer brought a very important family event: my cousin Julia’s wedding! The entire family headed to Indianapolis for the festivities, making it a fun reunion filled with dozens of […]
Vitae
My mom came out to NYC for a special visit, and it was fun spending time together just the two of us. During much of her trip we indulged in […]
La Tour d’Argent
Greg and I had many fabulous meals while we were in Paris. Some were simple picnics in a garden, and others were elaborate courses in spectacular settings. Our dinner at […]
Dinner Cruise on the Seine
Remember that earlier trip to Paris I told you about, when I was a student and couldn’t afford to do anything fun? During that visit I would sit along the […]