One of my favorite things about New York City is it’s ability to transform into almost any place at almost any time. La Bonne Soupe is a little restaurant in midtown that transports me to Paris without the red-eye flight. We discovered La Bonne Soupe many years ago, on the recommendation of a friend who [...]

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 [...]

We had gorgeous weather for our Labor Day weekend here in New York. The temperature was perfect and the city was emptied because everyone went to the Hamptons. My hubby and I spent most of the weekend exploring the city and shopping for clothes. Of course, you can’t shop without sustenance, so we were thrilled [...]

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, [...]

I recently discovered a great new outdoor hotspot. One hot Friday afternoon I was skimming through my Time Out New York magazine looking for a casual place to sit outside and have a drink and a snack. I stumbled across The Frying Pan and decided to head over there and try it out. Turns out [...]

I went to brunch at Serendiptiy 3 last weekend. The Upper East Side hot spot has been around for ages and seems to be as popular as ever. It is a great place to take out of town guests as long as they are willing to wait for a table. The restaurant opens at 11 [...]