My favourite aspect of dining on the Upper East Side is the element of people watching that comes with it. Some places like Georgette's are relaxed, great finds if you are acquainted with the right circles in the city and some places like Le Bilboquet are UES institutions and must be on your bucket list [...]
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Bar Italia, 768 Madison Ave
I was recommended this place in January by the owner of The Lowell Hotel. She suggested I go down with my friend for lunch after an intense morning of meetings and we were not disappointed. Bar Italia has stunning interiors, great service and heartwarming Italian food. I revisited in May during my birthday weekend and [...]
Breakfast at The Lambs Club
Breakfast at Chef Zakarian's Lambs Club
Four Seasons Downtown New York
Recommended by a new friend in New York, we had to try this new opening since it was so close to where we were staying at the Beekman but I was also curious to see how different the Downtown property would be in comparison to the one on the Upper East Side. Considering it is [...]
Aretsky’s Patroon
Thanks to the concierge at the New York Palace - I discovered this classy gem for my birthday eve in Manhattan. Located in midtown, it is a lovely and quaint restaurant which plays live jazz and has the most delicious brioche to start with. I decided to go for the steak (as usual) and my [...]
The Beekman
I knew The Beekman was opening in New York but I wasn't sure when I would get the chance to experience it. When my friend Kate suggested we book a trip to New York in May tied in with my birthday I knew I had to find something different and exciting for her since she [...]
The Little Owl
Greenwich Brunch Places, The Little Owl NYC
The Chatwal Hotel New York
5 star hotel in New York, The Chatwal Hotel
Some of my favourite places in New York in Fall
Time Warner Centre I have had the pleasure of visiting this amazing city every season now and I have to admit, fall is one of the best times to visit NY! The city is preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas and everything looks extremely festive. Great weather for walking around and exploring the city. Some of [...]
Minetta Tavern
Located in the West Village - this was truly the best New Yorker experience I had. Buzzing on a Wednesday night - the lighting and interiors stole my heart. I especially enjoyed the ambience, the quirky village location and the steak was truly American. Big, juicy and with a massive portion of fries. Thanks to [...]