Best of Bushwick
In November of last year, I moved from Ditmas Park to Bushwick. I went from living with a self-righteous, whiny stranger to living with my best friend from high school, […]
One Day in Murray Hill & Gramercy Park
Murray Hill and Gramercy Park are low-key, kinda meh neighborhoods as far as New York hotspots go. Exactly the reason I’ve written a brief guide—my favorite places in an area […]
What to Do On Governors Island
Governors Island is just off the southerntip of Manhattan, not far from Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. It feels like something of a different world—all green, open space. […]
One Day in Williamsburg
Williamsburg is possibly the most well-known neighborhood in Brooklyn; and despite the heavy hipster presence, it’s also one of my favorite parts of the City. There’s so much to do […]
Starting to Like Ditmas Park Now That I’ve Decided to Move Out
I have mixed feelings about my neighborhood. I moved here several months ago now, in the very different era that was late fall of 2019. To be honest, I didn’t […]
Best of Greenwich Village
With NYC back in business and outdoor dining better than ever, I figured it was time to venture into Manhattan. In spite of the fact that 2020 has been an […]
One Day in Dumbo
I never thought I would get sick of hanging around my house with no responsibilities. But it’s finally getting old, and New York is cautiously opening up. I had an […]
Brighton Beach Diaries
I started thinking this morning of the two years I spent living on the beach in Brooklyn. Out of nowhere, it occurred to me that the whole experience has taken […]
I Hate Midtown (but Here’s Where to Go Out in Midtown)
I don’t really go to Midtown by choice. I just find it boring and business-y––nothing horrible, but nothing special in a city full of pretty awesome places. But I find […]
One Day in Flatiron
You don’t need more than one day, trust me. But there are some cool places in this mostly unremarkable neighborhood. I don’t really think of Flatiron much, although I now […]
Best of the Lower East Side
I’ve loved the Lower East Side since I moved to the City six years ago. In addition to being full of amazing restaurants and nightlife, it’s the birthplace of punk, […]