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Featured July 31, 2013

Banana Cream Pie

Share I have had many banana cream pies in my life, but this one beats them all. Yes even Magnolia Bakery’s killer banana cream pie can cannot compare. I was actually dreaming of Magnolias custard when I decided to challenge theirs. I had never made banana cream pie before, but I was up for the…

Featured June 4, 2013

Washing Sq. Park

ShareWashington Square Park, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is the perfect place for catching up with old friends. It makes a nice relaxing get away. You can sit down with a book or just people watch. The most fascinating people walk through Washington Sq. Park, many of whom come from around the world…

January 3, 2016

Peter Pan Donut and Pasty Shop

SharePeter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop is an old-school bakery in Greenpoint that has been around since 1950. My friends and I sat down at the diner stools and discussed our game plan. We ordered a chocolate cake donut, a plain, and the toasted coconut, along with three coffees. The chocolate cake donut was light and fluffy.…

November 18, 2015

MOMA PS.1: Greater New York

ShareMOMA PS.1 : GREATER NEW YORK open October 11th-March 7 2016 Every five years the Museum of Modern Art traditionally showcases the work of emerging artists living and working in the New York metropolitan area. The exhibition takes up every floor with over 400 works by 157 different artists. There were a couple of pieces…

September 5, 2015

Stepping back in time with Delanee Koppersmith

ShareDelanee Koppersmith is the proprietor of the vintage store Cobblestones, on 314 East 9th St. She opened her store in 1981. Delanee is a beautiful woman, her red lipstick perfectly applied and her wavy dark hair framing her angular face. Born in a different era, her voice sounds like she was raised in the 20s,…

August 20, 2015

Silver Rice

ShareSilver Rice is a cozy affordable sushi restaurant on 638 Park Pl off Franklin Ave in Crown Heights. The Silver Rice Cups are perfect for on the go dining. My favorite is the Unagi with avocado, and crispy tempura balls sprinkled over for extra crunch. They also offer Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, and Vegetable (kale,…

August 5, 2015

Tacos and Sunset Park

ShareBiking up 5th ave with Riley, we watched the transformation from hipster cafes and artisan grocery stores to mexican restaurants and markets. We were on the search for some kick-ass tacos in Sunset Park. Thristy after our ride, we bought Horchata from a street vendor. Riley got a 32 oz. take out container for $4.…

June 20, 2015

Redhook Brunch

Share Fort Defiance is located in Red Hook, and although it can be quite the trip to get out there, it’s worth it for the brunch. The quaint little restaurant sits on the corner of Van Brunt and Dikeman streets. My friend Maya and I ordered the Biscuit Egg Sandwich, which consists of a cheddar biscuit…

June 12, 2015

MOMA with Mom

ShareMy Mom and I went to the Museum of Modern Art to spend time together before I leave for my summer adventures. The MOMA is currently showing 125 of Yoko Ono’s projects in an exhibition called “Yoko Ono: One Woman Show”. The extensive collection of Yoko’s work includes performance art , drawings, paintings, sculptures, films,…

March 28, 2015

Clinton St. Baking Company

ShareClinton St. Baking Company is the mother of all brunch places in New York City. This small restaurant is located on 4 Clinton Street, off Houston, in the Lower East Side. Depending on the time of day you, the wait can vary from thirty minutes to two hours. The weekend breakfast crowd is the most…

March 24, 2015

Girls day in Park Slope

ShareMy friends, Olivia and Louisa, and I had a girl’s afternoon in Park Slope. We started the day at Music Matters, a small music store at 417 7th Avenue near 13th Street. The walls are covered with vinyl covers and racks of CDs. For the people who like to jam out old school, they also…

March 17, 2015

Interview with Jeremiah Heidebrecht

Share Jeremiah Heidebrecht, otherwise known as Fresh the Prophet, is a fifteen year-old, hip-hop artist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who just recently moved to New York City. Jeremiah, and his manager and audio engineer Daniel, work collaboratively to perfect his music. He began rapping in sixth grade; freestyling in the cafeteria with his friends, and hasn’t…