One of my favorite things to do, whether in San Francisco or New York, is to explore the wonders of Chinatown. Generally, I get off at the Canal Street subway station and begin my adventure through the streets of Chinatown with a few bakeries, sweet shops, and dim sum places in mind (dim sum is an awesome alternative to the…
The Statue of Liberty is quintessential to what New York, as well as what the greater United States, represents: freedom. Though one of the most popular tourist attractions ever, it’s definitely a must-see (at least once in your life), whether you’re from the Big Apple or not. I loved the experience of visiting The Lady of Liberty, from start to finish.…
“Del Posto is the ultimate expression of what an Italian restaurant should be” Mario Batali’s swanky Italian restaurant, Del Posto in New York City’s Meatpacking District, is arguably one of the top Italian restaurants around. From the moment you step in, you feel like a VIP. The restaurant is grand, luxurious and spacious and the service is extremely attentive to your needs. With…
The first thing that stood out at Mission Chinese Food was the super eclectic décor- which I loved. Think gold dragons with glowing red eyes, hanging chandeliers, gold and silver paper fan decorations and a pretty sweet glowing blue aquarium in the middle of the tables. Playing throughout the restaurant was Raeggaton-esk Sublime rock. The atmosphere is fun, chill and…
4/28/17—just a lil’ update: he and I are no longer together but I just love this post! For our 5 year anniversary, my boyfriend and I decided to go on a short, but absolutely lovely, weekend stay in Napa Valley. This trip was particularly special because it was the first time just the two of us were in wine country together!…
