This post is my non-sponsored review of COSME NYC. If you’ve spent any time researching restaurants in NYC, you’ve probably come across Cosme. Known for its elevated take on Mexican cuisine and sleek, downtown aesthetic, it’s one of those places that feels like it should be worth the ...
How to Make a Tiny Heart Shaped Disco Ball Cake
When my guy friend invited me to his Valentine's birthday celebration and asked me to make a cake, I got to work. How can I make a heart-shaped cake that isn't totally girly, for my guy friend whose birthday falls on valentines day?? Challenge accepted! Gender aside, this cake design ...
10 Things I Found In New York This Week That Are Getting me Through Winter
It's January 2026, and arguably the worst month to spend in New York. For the four years I've lived in this city, I have fought long and hard to avoid spending the winter months here. Since I work in film, I have long hiatuses, which allow me to work my ass off all year long and take a few ...
Meili Williamsburg Review – Brooklyn’s Hottest Sichuan Spark
This post is all about my completely honest and non-sponsored Meili restaurant review in Brooklyn. The last thing Williamsburg needs is another high-end Sichuan restaurant. But restaurateur Miki Niu and Michelin-starred chef Peter He, went against the odds and led with passion, creating a ...
NYC Girl Gift Guide: 31 Gift Ideas for New Yorkers They’ll Actually Use
This post is all about gifts for New Yorkers - that I promise they will use and love! Buying gifts for New Yorkers is tricky. We have refined taste and no space. Here are 31 gifts women in New York will love. While I'm 27 years old, I still write a Christmas wish list every year (per my ...
10 Best Date Night Ideas in Brooklyn Locals Swear By
Looking for the best date night ideas in Brooklyn beyond the typical dinner or cocktails? In the age of online dating, going on dates these days can get pretty stale. I always remember the ones that are uber creative and out of the ordinary. Dating should be FUN and exciting, and it doesn't have to ...
17 Trendy NYC Fall Outfits to Copy This Season
Looking for the perfect roundup of NYC Fall Outfits? You've come to the right place! While there are so many amazing curated outfits splattered across social media, they rarely give you a breakdown of where you can buy the outfit, or at least something similar. I can’t count how many times ...
DIY Adult Mushroom Costume – Easy & Cheap
Searching for the ultimate adult mushroom costume? My mushroom Halloween costume is, honestly, some of my best work. After scrapping together a pretty cool Cleopatra costume from the year before, I knew I wanted something unique, comfortable, and a tad bit sexy. Something that would stand ...
A Brief History of Greenwich’s Village House of Death: 14 West 10th Street
Let's dive into one of the most haunted homes in the village: 14 West 10th Street. AKA: The House of Death. If you’ve ever wandered down West 10th Street on a crisp October evening, you might have passed it without even noticing. A handsome brownstone, stoically lined up with its neighbors, ivy ...
LaRina Pastificio & Vino Review
This post is a full non-sponsored review of LaRina Pastificio & Vino in Brooklyn. The first time I went to LaRina Pastificio was on a second date. Then, the next time was also on a second date. And the third time? Well, you get the idea. Lucky for me, I can’t hold a relationship to ...