Sadly, the great cookie shop in Hell’s Kitchen, Ruby et Violette, has closed its doors. This forced me to get out and find another local spot for great sweet treats. I had heard about Levain Bakery from a few friends but I had never stopped in until recently. It is a tiny whole in the [...]

There is something amazing about staying in New York City for Labor Day weekend. The city completely empties out as everyone tries to cram one last bit of summer in before the official start of fall and the school year. We often stick around just so we can get into all our favorite restaurants and [...]

Earlier this summer I decided to channel my inner child and sign up for an Intro to Trampoline Class at the Trapeze School of New York. I should start by saying that I am not new to the trampoline. For most of my adolescence we had one in my back yard and it was a [...]