**Happy Hour at Aqua, Flatiron-Gramercy, NYC
A group of us met for happy hour at Aqua, a relatively new restaurant in the former We Work space on Broadway, which serves Italian [...]
Roasted Red Pepper, Onion, and Asparagus Scones
Dan Leader, The James Beard Award-winning visionary behind the iconic East coast bakery Bread Alone shares decades of wisdom and techniques for soul-fulfilling baking, with [...]
Pumpernickel Everything Bagels at Tompkins Square Bagels, Union Square, NYC
I'm in love. Although I do tend to hyperbole, when I discovered Tompkins Square pumpernickel everything bagels it truly was love at first bite. Haven't [...]
Caractère Restaurant, Notting Hill, London
We divided into two groups, mine heading to Kew Gardens, then all met up again for dinner at Chef Emily Roux and husband Diego Ferrari's [...]
Most Recent Bites
***Happy Hour Tao Uptown, Midtown, NYC
Our ex.expat New York group New York group began hosting happy hour gatherings on the first Wednesday of every month. This time, we chose the stylish Pan-Asian eatery, Tao Uptown. What we loved about this [...]
MAD Museum’s Robert Restaurant, Midtown West, NYC
After visiting and shopping at the fabulous MAD About Jewelry 2025, the annual benefit awards celebration and sale of contemporary jewelry at the Museum of Art and Design, we took the elevator up for a [...]
Joseph Leonard, West Village, NYC
"I'm in love! This place is a great find. The friendliest staff!" I texted my dining partner when I arrived at Joseph Leonard in the West Village. Each staff member greeted and welcomed me warmly [...]
Birthday at Zizi, Chelsea, NYC
I had only been to ZiZi for their happy hour and liked what I tried when one friend suggested it as the location for a birthday gathering. Five of us went, starting with their $11 [...]
Felicè 56, Midtown, NYC
A gathering of girlfriends took place at Felicè 56, which we discovered is regarded as one of the best Felices in Manhattan. At least, that's what we heard and experienced while dining with Italian royalty [...]
Brunch at Pascalou, Upper East Side, NYC + Conservatory Gardens
After meeting at the 86th Street subway entrance, we walked along Central Park to the 105th entrance to the Conservatory Gardens, passing from the formal French gardens to the more relaxed English gardens, both in [...]
A Return to The Little Owl, West Village, NYC
Like many West Village restaurants, The Little Owl is a cozy neighborhood gem; this one offers bold Mediterranean cuisine with friendly yet professional service. As the waiter began describing the soft-shell crab special, two of [...]
Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC
I looked forward to what I remembered as authentic Southern cuisine before enjoying some great jazz and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline at Dizzy's Club. The venue is located within Jazz at Lincoln Center, [...]