If you lived in New York in the early 2000s, you probably know Buddakan as the place to pregame for the Meatpacking club circuit – or maybe you just remember it from Sex and the City (Carrie and Big’s rehearsal dinner in the movie). Either way, I hadn’t stepped foot […]
Author: Dara
What’s New at Citi Field in 2025
Let’s get the painful part out of the way: I couldn’t eat anything this year at Citi Field’s annual press preview because of a coronectomy. Yes, that’s a thing and no, I don’t recommend it. But don’t worry! I still licked a lot of the food for the sake of […]
Soft Foods Diet for a Coronectomy
If you’ve recently had a coronectomy – or are preparing for one – you’re probably wondering what you can eat during recovery that won’t make you miserable. Soft foods, again?! Yes, but hear me out. A soft foods diet doesn’t have to be bland, boring, or sad. In fact, with […]
Is The Corner Store Worth The Hype?
TLDR: Yes. Yes it is. Sitting on the corner (obviously) at 475 West Broadway is The Corner Store; nothing looks less impressive from the outside if I’m being honest, but inside is a gorgeous space (designed by the Rockwell Group) filled with gaggles of attractive people sipping their Sour Cream […]
Ultimate Food Tours Pasta and Pizza Making Class in NYC’s Little Italy
If you’ve ever fantasized about tossing pizza dough like a pro, crafting fresh pasta like an Italian grandmother, or stuffing cannoli with the finesse of a pastry chef, then this cooking class experience in the heart of Little Italy is for you. Hosted by Ultimate Food Tours, this cooking class […]
My Favorite Amazon Travel Tech Items
I love to travel, but I also love to sleep, charge my phone without fighting a tangled mess, and avoid breaking my toes on unfamiliar furniture in the middle of the night. Simple pleasures, really. Over the years, I’ve discovered a few essential travel gadgets that make my life easier. […]
Solo Staycation at The Algonquin Hotel
Ah, the solo staycation—a chance to escape the daily grind without the hassle of TSA lines or deciphering foreign subway maps. And where better to indulge in some “me time” than at New York City’s own Algonquin Hotel? This 120-plus-year-old establishment has had a facelift fit for a Real Housewife, […]
My Dry Winter Skin Was Flaking Like a Croissant—Here’s What Saved It
Ah, winter. The season of cozy sweaters, hot coffee, and skin so dry it could be classified as a form of drywall. Every year, my face, arms, and legs decide to stage a full-scale rebellion against moisture, but this year has been particularly brutal (specifically here on the east coast). […]
The ‘I Have Nothing in My Fridge’ Meal
We’ve all been there. You open the fridge expecting… I don’t know, something, and instead, you’re met with the cold, empty stare of regret. Maybe there’s a sad half-lemon rolling around in the crisper, a questionable bottle of oat milk, and that jar of capers you bought for a recipe […]
Some of My Favorite Amazon Home Finds
Every time I get something cool or helpful, I tell myself I’m going to share it and then I never do because I’m so wrapped up in Instagram algorithms that I forget there are other ways to share things. And would ya look at that…I have a blog! There’s probably […]