Lanzarote sits west of Morocco and is part of a Spanish archipelago interestingly titled The Canary Islands. Craggy and desolate from the volcanoes that formed it, there are pockets of civilization and quite a few resorts dotting the landscape.
A 3-hour flight south from Kuala Lumpur found us in one of the more popular destinations in the world at the moment: Bali, Indonesia. You can’t visit many travel blogs or Instagram profiles these days without seeing pictures of the island; whether it is a flower petal bath, the swings, the aesthetically pleasing yet ultimately…
I’ve been wanting to write about ROKC (Ramen, Oysters, Kitchen, Cocktails) for more than a year… I want to get this out of the way because the food and cocktails are truly good. The main reason I’ve hesitated to write about this restaurant is that I get frustrated with the wait to be seated during each visit,…
I never thought I’d find myself in the Pocono Mountains. It’s not like I avoided going, but it was never a place that was on my “bucket list”. Being a native of Pennsylvania, I was aware of what they were, but I always thought that the main themes were skiing and serving as a playground…
Piquant is a place I first visited several years ago when the person I was dating at the time had a friend come to town for her birthday. It has since been a semi-regular brunch spot for me when I brave the journey to Brooklyn on the weekends (a.k.a the 2 or 3 trains are functioning properly)….
If you’re not paying close attention when you walk down West Broadway looking for Bâtard, there’s every chance you will miss the modest, compact storefront. Much like Beauty and Essex on the Lower East Side, the unassuming exterior gives way to a gorgeous open space amenable to people watching and conversation. I didn’t have any expectations about Bâtard…
For my birthday, I was taken to Maison Harlem; a rustic French restaurant on the corner of west 127th street and St. Nicholas avenue. ATMOSPHERE The ambiance inside of the restaurant gives a very classy, yet casual vibe. Scaffolding outside of the establishment takes something away from what is otherwise a very nice culinary experience, but that is…
A few months ago, I wrote about my trip to Cartagena de Indias immediately after I returned to the US. Now that I’ve had ample time to reflect on that excursion, I’d like to suggest a few general things to do while visiting the gorgeous coastal city: VISIT LA CIUDAD AMURALLADA Putting it plainly, The Walled City is…
Cilantro’s delicious Mexican cuisine and excellent location were a great compliment to a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. There are various options for cuisine in the area, but I decided to patronize Cilantro as I was in the mood for Mexican food. ATMOSPHERE The area where the restaurant is situated has a plethora of fairly classy establishments surrounding it like Osteria Cotta and Prohibition,…
When it comes to experiencing the vibrant culture of New Orleans, it’s hard to resist the allure of its legendary cocktail scene. Nestled in the heart of the bustling city, Cure Cocktail Bar stands as a beacon of mixology mastery, offering an extraordinary drinking experience that transcends the ordinary. With its exceptional drinks, enchanting ambiance,…