Taylor and I subsist on lobster rolls in summer and, craving a new spot, we tried Duryea’s in Montauk. It’s deep on the island and on Thursday was incredibly mellow. We sat on the dock with an excellent view of the harbor. Skeptical at first of the roll – sesame bun? Dill in the salad? [...]

A mid-week trip to the Hamptons reminded me of a few of the best things in life- beachy picnics and lobster rolls. What’s a perfect day for me? Well there’s sunshine and exercise to start. My hair cooperating makes a difference as well. But even a bad day stands no chance when indulging in an [...]

Last night it was about 85 degrees, 100% humidity.  All I could really think about eating was some Japanese food – light, clean and to the point. My friend and I popped into Kasadela on East 11th, a time-tested, five year old isayaka.  Our first choices – Kyo Ya and Kajitsu – were closed Monday, [...]

Yesterday, after being at Soho House all day, I needed some fried food. Huh? You might say… Well, I’d been eyeing the fried items on the menu all afternoon (not to mention Hugh Jackman in the pool with his kids). From calamri to julienned zucchini, bowls of golden bron were dancing around me.  My friend [...]

Yesterday was sweet corn frozen custard day at Shake Shack.  It’s the second one I’ve tried and it’s officially my favorite thus far. At first the corn was too subtle for me to taste but as I ate and ate, the flavor began to rise.  It was indeed subtle but defined itself in the after [...]

I’ve always loved hammocks – occasionally sleeping on one in Madagascar and picking one up in Nicaragua a few years back even though I knew I’d rarely have a chance to use it in NYC. But I think I’ve found the perfect nest. The EZ Hammock from Royal Botania.  Sleek and aerodynamic, the EZ Hammock [...]

Lately, I’ve been sussing a lot of party spaces. I’ve got a big birthday coming up and I’ve been put in charge of planning a potluck for the NYWCA. I’ve seen some pretty cool spaces, like 230 Fifth Avenue Rooftop and The DUMBO Loft but so far my favorite has been on Mulberry Street: OpenHouse [...]

Even though Charles has taken down the newspaper that once covered their windows, the place is still a sexy stop for a drink. Taylor and I stopped in for a seasonal sampling of booze: The Hudson.  The drink consists of Leblon cachaca, sweet as ever raspberries and a wedge of lime.  Perfect for taking the [...]

On Sunday night, my boyfriend Read was working late in midtown east so I decided to pop down and surprise him with some take out.  I did a quick search of restaurants in the area when I ran across Hawaiian Island Grill- a new Hawaiian style take-out place on 53rd and 2nd.  For most mainlanders, [...]

Last night I was lucky to have have dinner with my grandma Thelma at Aldea. I’d be wanting to go since I’d heard about this sea urchin toast.  My grandmother is a gourmand-to-boot, so she was the ideal dining partner.  Her palate has been honed after years of elegant dining as well as cooking each [...]