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Category: Taste

A Bonjour In Each Bite

Inspired by all things French, I was pleasantly delighted while walking through the busy Hell’s Kitchen to find a politely placed new spot titled: Poulette. Hola! Little did I know that this place not only just opened, but they actually specialize in serving the history of French cooking traditions. Main focus over at Poulette? That [...]

#OMGUBERICECREAM

I Scream. You Scream. We All Scream for #OMGUBERICECREAM! Today from 11am-7pm, Uber is rolling onto the streets in ice cream trucks with the sole purpose of getting you icecreamified. Grab your napkins! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Ice cream trucks will be available from 11am-7pm and visible by choosing the ‘ice cream cone’ in [...]

Friday Refreshments

Cheers to a fabulous weekend filled with salty toes + sandy kisses + refreshing cucumber martinis. Happy Friday! Hola. Cucumber Martini Recipe 1 1/2 cups gin 1 cucumber (about 9 ounces), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, plus 6 thin slices for garnish 2 tablespoons (or more) dry vermouth Ice cubes [...]

The Butcher’s Daughter

Oh, Nolita. You never seize to amaze me! Between you’re creative vibe and restaurants filled with all of the delicious + divine, this girl is always satisfied. But, there’s one spot that deserves to be raved about…all hail to one of my all-time places to chill, catch up with the gals, or personal favorite, indulge [...]

BEACH BUM BURRATA

I don’t know about you, but on a holiday weekend I am all about keeping my laptop turned off and cell on silent, while flaunting a bikini with my feet in the sand or the pool…at all times. And not only do I love to carry this lazy, not a care in the world holiday [...]

Caffeine Kick Cubes

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s really hot outside. Umm…highly bolding the saying some days are a total waste of a blowout with this humidity right about now too! Hola. But after reading this delicious post on Designlovefest featuring the perfect mocha shake, my eyes jolted right to their coffee iced cubes used in the [...]

Lavo’s Chopped “Louie” Salad

When you’re the executive chef at one of the most popular restaurants in NYC, it’s a given you’re a top tier chef, but being super quick in the kitchen is the way to satisfy a busy New Yorker’s appetite, and keep them coming back for more. So when I was pondering about perfect summer dishes to [...]

Go Down Under With Pie Face

Hailing all the way from Down Under, Pie Face has officially given New Yorkers a new take on the traditional Aussie meat pie. And with eight stores being present in the city + more locations opening up across the country this year, Pie Face is totally here to stay! Hola. my go-to? the cheesy meat [...]

Head Over Cookie Heels

I’m always on the hunt for fragrant sweets + clouds of cream to munch on out and about the city. So when I was over in Brooklyn recently prancing around, I stumbled upon this ultra cute + quaint shop called One Girl Cookies in Dumbo. Hola! Filled with all sorts of goodies to satisfy anyone’s [...]

Nutella Made Trendy

Already a huge fan of the Mario Batali mothership {also known as Eataly!} down in Flatiron? Well darling, we will all be spending a bit more time there now after a recent addition to their family! Hola. On Monday, the Eataly teamed launched their new hit for those craving all things Nutella. Their Nutella Bar, [...]

Create Macarons In Your Casa…Payard Style!

I’ve always admired the brilliant work of Francois Payard. Not only did he bring the first macaron to the States, but he continuously amazes his fans with innovative launches + expansions. And since I moved to NYC, he has been such a kind friend showing me the in’s + out’s of his talent {click here [...]

Celebrate The Mamas…The Sweet Way!

Brainstorming for a last minute touch to bring a sweet smile to your mom’s face this Sunday? Well, look no further than the infamous Magnolia Bakery! Satisfying customers with their fluffy cupcakes, custom cakes + delicious banana puddings, you will be in and out of this fabulous desserts workshop in a hot skip beat! Hola. [...]