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Category: Taste

The True Taste Of Family Tradition

Looking for the perfect place to pick up some amazing apps for an upcoming party? Or just want a great cafe to have friends gather for a yummy brunch? Look no further than Russ and Daughters. Located in the heart of East Houston Street, this lovely shop not only holds true to Russ and Daughter [...]

Taco Mamacita Salad

Hola señoritas! In case you haven’t noticed, Cinco de Mayo marks summer being right around the sombrero. And if you’re anything like me + looking forward to prancing around the Hamptons this summer in a bikini, then keep reading…Hola! It’s officially time to start cutting back the cals, working out more, and eating healthier so [...]

Honey, MacPherson Shrunk The Ritz

Looking for a chill place to cozy up later this evening? Well, thanks to Sean MacPherson {aka the mastermind behind the Bowery Hotel, Maritime Hotel, The Jane…the list goes on!}, we don’t have to look further down than the reviving 8th street. Hola! Created with inspiration from his stays at the Hôtel de Saints Pères [...]

Sip Your Juice + Save Your Piggy Bank

A fan of the overly addicting Liquiteria in the city? Um, yes…give me that Killer XX any day, sugar pie! Well, listen up y’all. The former managing partner of Liquiteria has recently opened a new juice mothership called The Juice Shop, and I’m seriously all over it. Not only is it centrally located on 22nd [...]

A New Layer Of Cheese On 8th Street

Spending some time in Madison, Wisconsin last year, there was one type of food I absolutely loved indulging into…cheese curds! And don’t worry, they were worth every bite of excitement. But being based in NYC, these little curds of joy are not ones I get to see very often. So you can imagine my excitement [...]

Blueberry Coconut Morning Porridge

Tired of spending way too much money on a recovery smoothie post workout? Well, I’m not sure how it is in your cities, but in NYC the place I love to get smoothies is a whopping $12…and to maintain the lifestyle I like that’s just not going to cut it with my piggy bank. So [...]

Celebrate Spring At Gotham West Market

Strolling up and down the city streets is one of my favorite things to do on my day off…or any day I’m not at the office! So when I stumbled across a place my friends have been raving about on the west side of town called Gotham West Market, it was a must to prance [...]

Soma: The Innovative Way To Recover

Tired of pouring water out of a generic filter {ahem…Brita} at a dinner party only to have the top fly off and water gush out all over the floor? Or seeing little bits of black charcoal floating around in your guests’ glasses from it? I know I am! So when I heard about this new [...]

The Castle Key To All Creativity

Hostess gifts? Casa essentials? Beauty touch-ups? Oh daaahling, I think we all know everything we could possibly need to elevate anyone’s day is right inside the mothership of ABC Carpet & Home on Broadway. Housing not only home furnishings {carpets, furniture, you name it}, two {soon to be three} eclectic restaurants and multiple guest speakers [...]

Hippity-Hop To An Easter Tea Party

Before all of my NYC tribal bunnies hopped away to celebrate the holiday weekend, I thought it would be properly fabulous to host a tea party…Easter style, of course! But when the day arrived and the sun was shining bright like a diamond, I decided it was a must we took advantage of the gorgeous [...]

Italia In Each Bite

I’m always on the hunt to find new boutique-like restaurants filled with devoted locals + the owner present sharing the love of what their place is all about, and how it’s different from other competitors. So when I heard about a new addition to the up + coming 8th street called La Panineria, it was [...]

The Marimekko Of Joyful Living

Known for its upbeat colors, unique patterns and Finnish fabrics, Marimekko is one lifestyle brand not to miss. But, what is Marimekko? Oh darling…The name Marimekko is a play on words, yet completely descriptive. Mari is an anagram of the founder’s first name, Armi Ratia, while mekko means dress in Finnish. And it was indeed [...]