Heading up the Hudson to Duchess County every fall is one of my favorite family traditions. Thanks to the MTA, finding our way upriver is as easy as ever. Once September hits, I immediately begin anticipating cold weather, looking out for the changing of the leaves, and craving crisp apple cider. MTA Getaways offer New Yorkers the opportunity to get…
One of my favorite people in the whole universe, @nycfoodpuns, invited me to try out Stax with her – and of course I said yes (because who says no to ice cream and one of the coolest and punny-est people?). I’m one of those people that really enjoys cold things on cold days, I get ice cream cake in October,…
I was searching for photos from an interview I did over the summer when I stumbled on these. Back in December, I met my sisters after a three hour final for one of the last marketing classes that I took as an undergraduate. We wandered around the Madison Park area before I insisted that we seek shelter at Wagamama’s. Conveniently…
Clocking in at $70+ per person, the tea service at The Palm Court in The Plaza hotel is iconic. It’s what most people think of when they think of tea in NYC. You’re not just paying for tea, scones and an assortment of sweets and savories, you’re also paying for the ambiance, for the service, for walking through the carpeted…
I recently was dismayed to discover that one of my favorite chocolate shops, Xocolatti, had closed down their brick and mortar and moved their location strictly online. The joys of having a local chocolatier often include being able to view the chocolates in person, question a shop keeper about their contents and flavors, and occasionally sample the chocolates before committing…
