When my friends and family come to visit NYC, I don’t want them to leave without saying they ate the best food, drank the best cocktails, saw the coolest spots and explored the cutest neighborhoods. Of course we can swing by necessary tourist spots, but I want to dig right into the places I would…
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My New York City Apartment Tour
Welcome to my little oasis – my home sweet home in the city! I will admit, it feels a little weird putting pictures up of my apartment when it’s so tiny and intimate, but I love looking at other people’s home tours, so I figured, why not share! It took about a year of getting…
Where to Eat When You Visit New York
One of the best things about living in New York is having so many friends and family come visit. I love being able to give recommendations on where to eat and drink. After a year of living in the city, I’ve collected quite the list. These are the must-try spots I’ve vetted in Manhattan and…
My Fall/Winter Bucket List
I love to make a bucket list to inspire my adventures with the change of every season. The weather is slowly becoming more crisp in the city and the leaves are changing. Fall is here and I’m ready for all the classic activities (apple picking! pumpkin patch!), plus some new things in the city. Here’s…
What I’ve Learned from One Year in New York City
It’s official – one year in New York City! This last year has been full of so much fun, the best food I’ve ever eaten, so much adventure, great people and incredible memories. I’ve grown so much at work, made an amazing group of girlfriends, settled into my apartment, found my favorite spots around the…
What I’ve Learned About Living in New York City
This week kicks off week three of living in New York City and I honestly am beyond happy. I was searching for my dream job for a long time and it is unreal how genuinely excited I have been since I’ve arrived. Don’t get me wrong – there are things that are exhausting about living…
A Weekend in New York City
Last month I got the chance to visit New York City while I was in the northeast for a work trip. I caught up with friends, spent quality time with my bestie Audree Lopez from Simply Audree Kate and got to meet food influencers. After living in the city for a few months in 2013 while…
Authentic Chinese Dining in Queens
The sounds, smells and sights of Flushing, Queens transported me to China last weekend. After only a thirty-five minute subway ride, I felt like I was in a whole different world. Authentic markets, food and language filled the streets. I was completely immersed in a culture I had yet to experience. I met up with…
