Red flags to look for when eating at an afternoon tea service are if they don’t include clotted cream with their scones. However, you don’t have to worry about that at Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon in NYC! Between the bustling Union Square and the elegant Gramercy Park, this hidden gem is a place that every […]

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 […]

Imagine the magic of New York City transforming into a twinkling wonderland, one Christmas tree lighting ceremony at a time. The tradition that was first sparked in Madison Square Park back in 1912 has now blossomed into a citywide celebration, with the most anticipated Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in NYC promising to illuminate the holiday […]

Brooklyn has some of the best Halloween decorations in all of the five boroughs. It has its own culture and character and also has a bunch of beautiful photo spots. When it comes to Halloween decorations, everyone knows about the neighborhoods in Manhattan like the West Village, Upper East, and West Side. Quite frankly, it’s […]

New York City’s elevated train lines in the outer boroughs offer some of the most scenic NYC subway stations you’ll ever encounter. While many commuters may be focused on their destinations, photographers and urban explorers know that these above-ground gems provide a unique perspective on the city’s vibrant neighborhoods. In this article, I’ll show you […]

As someone who’s been in New York City for almost 15 years, one of my favorite things about The Big Apple is that it’s so walkable. The convenience truly can’t be beat. Some hidden gems in the city allow you to go on a hike without leaving the five boroughs. Recently, I shared my experience […]

It’s hard to find wisteria in NYC. The purple weed that hangs off the sides of things is not something New York City is known for. However, along with hunting for tulips and cherry blossoms in NYC, wisteria has been added to my list. In the locations where wisteria in NYC can be found in […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk the perimeter of Manhattan? This activity in NYC has been a bucket list item of mine for years, and I finally accomplished it at the Great Saunter, a 32-mile “saunter.” Previously, I had always expressed a desire to walk this, but knowing myself, I needed an […]

New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the world, celebrates Chinese New Year, which many inclusively call Lunar New Year. Billions of people worldwide observe this annual celebration, which follows the lunisolar Chinese calendar, marks the first new moon of the year, and lasts 15 days. The lunisolar calendar combines solar, lunar, […]