The main character in Open City is a Nigerian psychologist who lives and works in New York City. This doctor takes a back seat to the author’s description of the places he visits around New York, however. The doctor loves to walk the streets of the city at all times of day and night. Through [...]

I am continually surprised by how many places I have yet to try in my own neighborhood. Like everyone else, I get stuck in a rut and only want to eat and drink at my old favorites instead of venturing out somewhere new. In an effort to combat this habit, my hubby and I made [...]

A few weeks ago my husband and I were walking around the West Village when we noticed a small seafood joint with two stools sitting outside. From those stools you could see inside the restaurant to the bar, and more importantly to the oyster bar. Since we had somewhere to be that night, we made [...]

Last night I stumbled upon a lovely little place in my neighborhood: Radiance Tea House and Books. I am in a great book club that gets together to discuss once a month. In addition to choosing the book, the assigned person also chooses a meeting spot. We have eaten Ethiopian after reading Cutting for Stone, [...]

The Tribeca Film Festival is in town this week and I went to see a matinee of Ed Burns‘ new flick, Nice Guy Johnny. I love the TFF because it brings interesting, independent films to the area and you get to see a lot of celebrities too! The festival has been around for several years [...]

I have been celebrating all week and it has been great! A friend of mine suggested we head to The Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Station for drinks on a rainy Monday. I had never been to the Campbell Apartment, but I am always down to try a good cocktail! The Campbell Apartment is an [...]