As someone who’s eaten their way through a lot of New York City’s Michelin‑starred restaurants over the years, Atera might have just moved to the top of my fine dining list. Honestly, the three‑star spots are okay—which is probably the snootiest thing I’ve ever said out loud. Don’t get me wrong, three‑stars absolutely have stand-out […]

If you want the best afternoon tea in Brooklyn, skip the hotels in Manhattan. Head instead to Brooklyn High Low and its sister space, The Parlour — two tea rooms that sit a short walk apart in Prospect Heights and Park Slope. Together, they make a compelling case that the city’s most charming tea experience […]

An NYC City Hall elopement is rarely about spectacle. For most couples, it’s about efficiency and getting on with the part of the day that actually feels like them. From a photography perspective, the moments can start slow, but then move fast in an instant. Every moment still matters. I’ve documented City Hall elopements that […]

Hidden on Cornelia Street in the West Village, Palma is one of the most beautiful restaurants in New York City. It literally takes your breath away the moment you walk in! Inside, it feels like stepping into a small Italian villa filled with candlelight, flowers, and a sense of intimacy that makes it a natural […]

Booking a hotel in New York City isn’t cheap. I often get asked for budget-friendly hotels right on Fifth Avenue or overlooking Central Park, but that’s just not realistic unless you’re ready to splurge. The beauty of New York City is that you don’t have to stay in Midtown to get great views or access […]

If you’ve been searching for a fine dining experience in New York City, let me introduce you to Jungsik, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant tucked into a sleek, understated space in Tribeca. This modern Korean restaurant offers a signature tasting menu for $325 per person, with wine pairings available from $200-500. Having recently dined here myself, I […]

Looking for free salsa or bachata dance lessons in New York City? This guide to free salsa and bachata in NYC shows you where to dance outdoors all summer (and into fall). Having lived in New York City for 15 years, I’ve watched the cost of just about everything go up, but my love for […]

For years, Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon held the top spot on my afternoon tea list in New York City. Tucked inside a Georgian brownstone between Union Square and Gramercy Park, it delivers what most Manhattan tea services don’t deliver on: non-stale food, real clotted cream, warm scones, and rooms that are every colorful maximalist’s dream. […]

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to eat at the best restaurant in North America? I mean that quite literally, not just hyperbole. Nestled in the heart of New York City‘s NoMad neighborhood, ATOMIX is more than just a restaurant. Chef Junghyun Park and his wife Ellia paint a culinary canvas with their vision. […]

Don’t make the mistake of eating omakase and not sitting at the counter. This means putting your entire dining experience in the chef’s hands. Would you do it? While critics and diners alike recognize New York City‘s dining scene for its diversity and innovation, but few establishments offer an experience as unique and immersive as […]