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 [...]

It was a beautiful but cool Saturday night and I was craving something hearty and sweet. We were walking around the West Village, thinking about heading to Peanut Butter and Co. when I decided I wanted a waffle. But not diner waffles, I wanted a waffle like the one I had after drinking in Belgium. [...]

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 [...]

Who doesn’t love cookies? Personally, I am hoping the cookie craze overpowers the cupcake craze in NYC. One of my favorite spots for cookies is Ruby et Violette on 50th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. They serve homemade ice cream with their cookie dough too! The flavors change seasonally and daily so you can [...]

Last night I saw a fantastic show at the Brooklyn Bowl. Dragonette is a dance/pop band that I discovered on emusic and have been a big fan of for awhile. I bought tickets online for $5 a pop but because we got there so early, no one asked for our ticket. This is good to [...]

I have been laying low recently because in general I am opposed to bad weather. The torrential rains didn’t stop me from trying out Holey Cream, a new dessert spot on 9th Avenue, yesterday though. After being stuck inside for most of Saturday I decided I needed to get out of my apartment and cheer [...]