Posts Categorized: Food & Drink

Strawberry basil lemonade

For anyone who spent the past weekend in New York, you know: It has been hot in the city. Ice cream is usually the best cure for climbing temps, but this weekend, I discovered an even better antidote: Strawberry basil lemonade. I was in Brooklyn Bridge Park when I found it, made fresh by a… Read more »

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day, my darling readers! Are you doing anything special to celebrate? It’s funny—Valentine’s Day really isn’t my thing. But Matt loves the holiday, and always finds a way to make it special. This year, we decided to compromise: We’re staying in to cook! The plan is to rewind back to our third date… Read more »

Matchbook memories

When you go out to eat, do you snag a restaurant matchbook on your way out the door? I clearly do. As I begin packing up my apartment for my big move to BK, I am amazed at how many matchbooks I have picked up over the years. Useful and a good thing to have… Read more »

Farmers Market Fix

Two weeks ago, I was the lucky recipient of the most delicious gift: a meal — delivered to my office door — by Farmers Market Fix. Founded by Cathy, this delightful service aims to bring fresh and local food to all New Yorkers looking to get (wait for it) their farmers market fix. Sign up… Read more »

Weekend lunch date

  New Yorkers, save the date: There are only two weekends left this season to check out Smorgasburg, the outdoor flea market in Brooklyn that’s dedicated entirely to food. Matt and I ventured over this past Sunday, and what a treat! I’ve been to the Williamsburg location (open on Saturdays), but this was my first… Read more »