TLDR: Yes. If you’ve ever tried to snag a reservation at 4 Charles Prime Rib, you probably aged a year in the process. This West Village supper club is notorious for being booked solid, but occasionally you can luck out with a 5 PM Tuesday table popping up on Resy. […]
Author: Dara
7 Beauty Things I’m Obsessed With Right Now
Let’s be real: there are TOO MANY beauty products out there. We live in a world of overconsumption and I am definitely guilty of overindulging by way of shopping sometimes. I bought a few things at the Sephora sale recently, and I also tried some products from various brands on […]
Dumpling-Making Class at Buddakan NYC
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 […]
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). […]