New York City Dreaming

May 9, 2012

NEW YORK, USA- As the weather heats up here in Abu Dhabi (we’re already at above 110F on May 9!), I can’t help but start the countdown to my August trip to New York City. Even though New York will be hot and sticky then too, it’ll be considerably cooler than… (more)

Taste and Toast in Tribeca, New York City

May 6, 2012

NEW YORK, USA- Just as the warmer temps of May usher in alfresco dining in New York City, the annual Taste of Tribeca Food Festival (May 19th: put it on your calendar!) brings the best of the Lower Manhattan neighborhood’s restaurants to the streets. Now in its 18th year, the one-day culinary… (more)

Empellon Cocina

February 16, 2012

NEW YORK, USA – Last week, I hit my old stomping grounds of Manhattan  for some good work fun and to introduce my son to his mother’s former home. After getting my son set up with his babysitters – thanks Aunt M and Uncle B! – I headed out to… (more)

Purple Spotting: Linda Evangelista at Le Moulin a Cafe

December 7, 2011

NEW YORK, USA- Each morning, I leave my apartment bright and early to get some focused work done at a nearby coffee shop. This past Monday, I chose a favorite: Le Moulin a Cafe. They serve delicious La Colombe espresso and some of the best French pastries I’ve had outside… (more)

The Spice-ier the Better

October 8, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – I’m always apprehensive of trying a restaurant that has several locations. What was wrong with the first one? Did my favorite spot lose its best chef? With each new restaurant does it lose a bit more of that something that made the original so special? But… (more)

Burger Shoppe, I love you

September 26, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – It isn’t everyday you hear a stranger say “I love you” and mean it. Especially not in a restaurant. And especially not in the most unromantic of circumstances: try walking from Union Square to Wall Street in a heavy smog of exhaust and misty humidity, and… (more)

Boat Basin Café serves beautiful river views

September 14, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – Be it ten minutes from home or ten hours ahead, I am a sucker for destinations with fabulous views. Truth be told, though, aren’t we all? I will even go so far as to say that if I’m staring at a wide-open ocean, city silhouette, or… (more)

A Little Slice of Italy in NYC

August 17, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – In a city like New York there are plenty of authentic eateries– dumpling houses straight out of Hong Kong, curries direct from Mumbai, and tamales from our neighbors to the south. But when I start dreaming of the vino and crostini from the trattorias of Rome,… (more)

Eating the whimsical and unexpected at wd~50

August 10, 2011

NEW YORK, USA – Until last week, I had never been starstruck. Until last week, I had never tried everything bagel ice cream. Or eaten an eggshell. But I was, I tried, and I did—all in one night at wd~50, Wylie Dufresne’s restaurant on New York’s Lower East Side.… (more)

Purple Spotting: Jon Stewart at Bubby’s

June 12, 2011

NEW YORK, USA- On Friday morning, I met a friend for breakfast at Bubby’s in Tribeca. The restaurant is one of my favorite breakfast spots, with comfort food galore (also great for dinner: don’t miss the pie), and a airy, laid back atmosphere. So, it’s no wonder that celebrities like… (more)