The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
I'm finally catching up on the last bits of summer, now that it's getting cold. August was the final hurrah before the rush of September and colder temperatures: enjoying being outside, summer concerts and performances, and eating tasty treats. Restaurants Some new favorites in Manhattan. Pappardella (Upper West Side) - met a friend here for … Continue reading Lens on August 2019
A very eventful summer is drawing to a close... here's a bit belated recap of July! Restaurants Mostly good experiences upstate and in the city. Garden Cafe (Woodstock) - had a tasty lunch here when upstate for the July 4 weekend. If I remember correctly I ordered something small and then tried everyone else's food, … Continue reading Lens on July 2019
It was a busy month at work for me, but I still managed to enjoy lots of food, fun and even a trip out of the city (in addition to a family-filled Thanksgiving!) Restaurants A smattering of different cuisines this month, yum! Up Thai (Upper East Side) - delicious food in a nicely decorated setting … Continue reading Lens on November 2018
I am a proud New Yorker, having lived here on and off (mostly on) since 2012. Ever since I was in high school, I wanted to live in Manhattan, and made countless trips on the Metro North to explore and get to know the city. I've lived in 4 neighborhoods, 2 boroughs, and am solidly … Continue reading Unique New York: My NY in 25
Somehow, the calendar magically changed over to August, with July just creeping right on by, and with it, most of summer! While there's still plenty of sweltering hot weather to be had here in New York City, something about it being August brings back 'back-to-school' feelings, and that the mystical time of relaxing and long … Continue reading Lens on July 2018
On Saturday, July 14, NYC Parks GreenThumb hosted the first ever Open Garden Day NYC! Over 70 community gardens across the five boroughs were all open at the same time, in celebration of GreenThumb’s 40th Anniversary. Gardens were either hosting a workshop, having a concert, or just being open for gardeners to give a tour … Continue reading Unique New York: Open Garden Day NYC (Harlem style)
Hi friends! Here's the first of hopefully many installments of my Monthly Lens series, where I provide a roundup of a few fun things I've been up to the past month. In addition to the below, I was also in Seattle for a week, and I'll write about that trip in a separate post! Restaurants … Continue reading Lens on May 2018
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