Best Affordable Food in NYC
New York is, notoriously, an extremely expensive city. But there are also a lot of amazing cheap eats for the foodie on a budget. I detest cooking and ate out […]
GTFO: Top Ten Outdoor Activities in NYC
Even as New York moves further and further in the direction of the old normal, the best place to be is still outside. Summer in the time of COVID has […]
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 […]
NYC Favorites, Packed and Shipped
After a couple weeks in captivity, I am really, really missing my favorite NYC fewds. Even getting delivery is discouraged, and most of my favorite spots are in Manhattan or […]
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 […]
Happy(ish) New Year
Note: Feel free to skip to the end—a map of my first weekend out in the new year. The rest is mostly reflection on the decade. I feel particularly nostalgic […]
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 […]