Upon entering Maketto, the first thought that came to mind was feng shui. The Chinese term translates to wind and water. And it’s influence is evident in the […]
FOOD: Bonnie Vee [NYC]
Summer in the city is often a chance to escape to the beach and get some sun. But one of my favorite things (among going to the beach) […]
FOOD: North River Lobster Company [NYC]
Free anything in NYC without a catch (no pun intended) is hard to come by. So when I stumbled aboard the North River Lobster Company boat while walking up […]
FOOD: Walter Foods [Brooklyn]
Big group birthday brunches stress me out. I’m sure I’m not the only one who shares this sentiment. It’s a pain to split a check a million ways, […]
FOOD: Animals [NYC]
Hidden gems are the best, aren’t they? I admittedly tried to find Animals for a bit longer than was probably necessary over on Avenue C because what I […]
DRINK: Virginia's Copper Fox Distillery
With the recent release of albums by Florence and the Machine, A$AP Rocky, and Donnie Trumpet, I didn’t need much of an excuse to hop in my […]
EVENT: Local Beer Cocktail Showdown
I love beer, cocktails, Brooklyn Brewery, and inexpensive events. And the Local Beer Cocktail Showdown has it all! Come with me on Monday, June 22 at 8pm to […]
EVENT PREVIEW: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2015!
[Photo courtesy of Big Apple BBQ Block Party 2010] What better thing is there to celebrate than the craftsmanship of barbecue? On June 13-14, Madison Square Park will […]
FOOD: Sweetlife Festival [DC]
Merriweather Post Pavillion hosted the annual Sweetlife: music + food festival over the weekend. Headliners for Saturday and Sunday included Kendrick Lamar and Calvin Harris. Other notable artists […]
EVENT PREVIEW: Taste Talks Brooklyn 2015!
It’s still a few months away, but it’s not too early to get excited. Taste Talks Brooklyn 2015 is approaching, and we’re already stoked – based on last year and […]