Make a Special Trip to Timna, East Village, NYC
On the advice of a friend's friend, who raved about a meal at Timna in the East Village, off we went to that part of [...]
After Shopping a Bite at BH Kitchen and Bar, Midtown, NYC
After a day of shopping with my sister, which is always exhausting! we were deciding where to grab a light bite. As we were standing [...]
Lisbon, Portugal Round-Up of Restaurant Recommendations
Last year when my granddaughter Delilah was born in Lisbon, I spent time eating my way around the city. (You may be one of those [...]
Jacktember Cocktails to Celebrate Jack Daniels
Last month was renamed Jacktember by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to recognize their eponymous whiskey distillers! I have a soft spot in my heart for [...]
Hilarious Hostess Gift: The Wine Condom
Looking for something that will make your hostess smile? Tuck a Wine Concom into your note that accompanies your gift. I promise a laugh. At [...]
Brunch in the Rain at the Veranda, The Breakers, Spring Lake, NJ
One rainy day while visiting Spring Lake (NJ) area at the shore, we met a high-school friend for breakfast at The Breakers on the ocean. When [...]
Straight from Milan – 10 Corso Como Cafe, South Street Seaport, NYC
A friend proposed a trip to South Street Seaport to poke around the new 10 Corso Como store from Milan that had opened in September [...]
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After Shopping a Bite at BH Kitchen and Bar, Midtown, NYC
After a day of shopping with my sister, which is always exhausting! we were deciding where to grab a light bite. As we were standing in the aisle of Saks looking at our cell phones, [...]
Lunch at 128 Bar & Bistro in The Museum of American Illustration, Midtown, NYC
For the initial fall gathering of a New York ex-expats group, we gathered at the Museum of American Illustration for a meeting, lunch and a docent-tour. We dined at The 128 Bar & Bistro, located [...]
Make a Special Trip to Timna, East Village, NYC
On the advice of a friend's friend, who raved about a meal at Timna in the East Village, off we went to that part of town for what was a surprisingly good meal. There's little [...]
Hilarious Hostess Gift: The Wine Condom
Looking for something that will make your hostess smile? Tuck a Wine Concom into your note that accompanies your gift. I promise a laugh. At least that was the reaction each time I've done so. [...]
A Dim Sum Hall: Jing Fong Restaurant, Chinatown, NYC
Lucky me going to Jing Fong old-fashioned Chinese dim sum restaurant with one of my friends who speaks their language. But let me back up. When you arrive, you need to push through the crowds [...]
Jacktember Cocktails to Celebrate Jack Daniels
Last month was renamed Jacktember by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to recognize their eponymous whiskey distillers! I have a soft spot in my heart for Jack Daniels, having visited the Lynchburg (TN) distillery a number [...]
Brunch in the Rain at the Veranda, The Breakers, Spring Lake, NJ
One rainy day while visiting Spring Lake (NJ) area at the shore, we met a high-school friend for breakfast at The Breakers on the ocean. When sticker shock hit me, I realized that I had gotten [...]
Straight from Milan – 10 Corso Como Cafe, South Street Seaport, NYC
A friend proposed a trip to South Street Seaport to poke around the new 10 Corso Como store from Milan that had opened in September and lunch at the eponymous restaurant. Chidingly suggesting this saved [...]