Scenic Drive to The River Palm Terrace for a Birthday Dinner, Edgewater, NJ
My floormate described the breathtaking city views we'd see as we drove to Edgewater, New Jersey, to The River Palm Terrace, one of the state’s [...]
Jill Orent’s Roasted Chicken Thighs
“Salt, as it brings out the flavor of many foods!” responded Jill Orent, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York president, in response to our Guest Foodie [...]
Smashburgers: National Arts Club + Gotham Burger Social Club
I tripped over the Infatuation's—"The NYC Smashburger Power Rankings"—on the day I ate what I thought was one of the most delicious smashburgers since I [...]
Valencia Food Truck, Connecticut
Backyard bliss in Norwalk, where a wedding reception that felt like a warm hug — made even better by the Valencia food truck parked just up [...]
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Scenic Drive to The River Palm Terrace for a Birthday Dinner, Edgewater, NJ
My floormate described the breathtaking city views we'd see as we drove to Edgewater, New Jersey, to The River Palm Terrace, one of the state’s best steakhouses, with valet parking. The cityscape fully matched her [...]
Jams, Midtown, NYC + Monsters
We hadn't seen each other in almost a year, so we made our brunch reservation at Jams in 1 Hotel Center Park early enough to reconnect before heading to see Monsters at City Center. In [...]
Magic Hour Rooftop at the Moxy Hotel, Times Square, NYC
My grandniece visited from Boston with friends, one of whom was celebrating her birthday. They celebrated as only 20-somethings would. I was thrilled they could squeeze me in for an hour. I looked for a [...]
Blue Bar at Algonquin, Times Square, NYC
The staff warmly greeted me as I arrived for a tasting at the Blue Bar that featured the iconic Algonquin’s new menu, which debuted at the beginning of the year. It's available all day from 3 [...]
Kyma, Hudson Yards, NYC
After my massage with a masseuse whom I've followed around the city—as she's that good—I met my friend and her mom at Kyma Hudson Yards for lunch. I'd been to their Flatiron one a few [...]
Second Anniversary of SaiTong, Theatre District, NYC
SaiTong Thai, a family-run, modern two-level restaurant in the heart of the Theater District, just celebrated its second anniversary — and I was lucky enough to be invited to sample their fare. While waiting for [...]
ofCorsica!, Pier 57, NYC + Comedian Judy Gold
I hadn’t heard ofCorsica!, a French-inspired spot, until a recent visit. The restaurant sits at the far end of Pier 57, overlooking the Hudson just south of Little Island. Pier 57 draws a steady stream [...]
The Marshal, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC + Cold War Choir Practice
I’ve been attending shows at MCC theatre since they opened, and before when they were downtown on Christopher Street at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, and until Cold War Choice Practice, everything I had seen there [...]