My home for two years, Washington Heights holds a special place in my heart. Here are my favorite things, written as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to visit or move to this wonderful neighborhood.
Category: travel
What to do in: Philadelphia on a Budget
For under $50 a day, the historical highlights and culinary delights of Philadelphia.
UES Prepares for Valentines’ Day
The Upper East Side is ready for Valentine's Day. As evident by a stroll along Park Avenue, love is in the air! Blooms and hearts galore line the streets and fill store windows.
Teatime Tee-Off
I had the fine pleasure of having tea at two popular tearooms in NYC over the past few weeks: Alice's Teacup on the Upper East Side, and Tea & Sympathy on Greenwich Avenue. Now I will do something practically impossible, which is to try to determine which tearoom rises above in a Teatime Tee-Offf. Ambiance … Continue reading Teatime Tee-Off
Unique New York: Large Fruit
Jackfruit (durian) on the streets of Chinatown. It is the largest tree-borne fruit.
Unique New York: Dining with Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton's dining room, at the Hamilton House in Harlem.
Unique New York: Empty Times Square
Sometimes you have to meet your out-of-town friend for breakfast before going to work. Which brings you to Times Square before 7am.






