New York Tips

Bust Craftacular 2012: My Finds

This past Saturday, the Bust Craftacular took place in Soho. I headed down with Michelle to check it out and pick up some hand-crafted goodies. I picked up some “Magic Unicorn” salt (a paprika, lemon, sea salt blend) from Beautiful Briny Sea, along with a gorgeous little necklace from We See Stars. I also saved […]

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Weekday Indulgence: Momofuku Milk Bar & Lucky Peach Magazine

Last night, following some nosh at S’Mac, my friend Alex and I stopped by Momofuku Milk  Bar for a take-home dessert. She got 3 cookies (cornflake, blueberry, and something I can’t remember), while I got a slice of (decadent) candy bar pie. (Note: the grasshopper pie is also excellent.) As I turned to leave, I […]

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Upcoming Event: Butter by Nadia Sale

New Yorkers, I want to share with you an upcoming sample sale that I’m excited about: What: Butter by Nadia Sample Sale When: July 30, 10 am – 6 pm; July 31, 11 am – 5 pm Where: 405 Van Brunt Street (at corner of Van Dyke Street), Brooklyn Why: Great deals on adorable, jersey […]

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Terrific on Tuesdays: Where NYC Fashionistas Go for Hats

Those who know me, know that I love a good accessory. I adore shoes, love a great purse, and truly relish a great piece of jewelry. In the blazing sun that’s currently upon our fair city though, my go-to accessory is a big sun hat. That’s why this week’s pick is Artikal Millinery. For those […]

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Easy Weekend Getaway Idea: Canadian Wine Country

In the summer, we all like to plan weekend getaways during which we can enjoy the great outdoors. Personally, I love a day at the beach, but I also love hiking or biking and exploring a new place. This summer, I’ve been lucky enough to go on two wine country trips: one to Napa & […]

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Easy Weekend Getaway Idea: Canadian Wine Country

In the summer, we all like to plan weekend getaways during which we can enjoy the great outdoors. Personally, I love a day at the beach, but I also love hiking or biking and exploring a new place. This summer, I’ve been lucky enough to go on two wine country trips: one to Napa & […]

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Terrific on Tuesdays: Horseradish Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are one of those foods that seemed foreign and scary when I was a kid. As an adult, I love this member of the cole family. With a nice cabbage-y crunch and a bit of a nuttiness, I like the little sprouts halved and roasted when I’m preparing them at home. Recently, I […]

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Zucchini Spaghettini with Lemon-Parsley Pesto

The other night, I ate dinner at Beauty & Essex (previously mentioned in this post). One of my favorite dishes was their spaghettini with julienned zucchini, a lemon-parsley pesto, parmesan, and some red pepper. It was a great combination of lemony, spicy, and creamy flavors, and I think it would be really easy to recreate […]

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Ask-a-Zontee: Manhattan Bars/Lounges with Great Food

I often joke that I’m the person my friends call randomly when they need a good recommendation of a place to take out-of-town guests or to purchase that perfect cocktail dress. With that in mind, I’m sharing my answers every once in awhile, here on my blog. It’s Ask-a-Zontee, so named by my friend Liz. […]

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