Another great place we went in the Fall of 2023…Amuse Bouche Bistro! I was looking for a more casual place, and I found this lovely spot. But, I must admit, I was a bit confused as I approached the address. I didn’t see a building or anything that could like a small restaurant or an […]
One of the most fun dining experiences out there, in my opinion, is afternoon tea. My mother loves afternoon tea, and so do my husband and I. When my mother and my niece came for a visit in late summer/early fall of 2022, I made sure to take them to a few afternoon tea spots. […]
I found this lovely-looking afternoon tea, and I really wanted to try it. This spot is inside the beautiful Kensington Hotel. We walked in from the main front door of the Kensington hotel, and the staff guided us towards the back to where the Town House is located. There was a small lounge space right […]
On one chilly evening, we were walking around East Village, and walked passed this curious spot. It seems that they were specializing in marshmallows? Hmmm, we do love good marshmallows… Especially if it is topped on a good hot chocolate. And guess what? They were offering hot chocolate! So we decided to get some hot […]
I was looking for a nice breakfast that opens early morning, and located near Carnegie Hall. After some searches, I came across this spot. They are a cafe and also a shop. We went late Autumn, so it was decorated for the season from inside and out. The inside is not big, but rather small […]
We had an opportunity to attend NYC Wine & Food Festival, Backyard BBQ event ($175/person). It was at the rooftop of Pier 92, and held on Sunday evening. It was their 10th anniversary, so I heard it was extra festive this year. When we got there, it was already busy with lots of people, and […]
Oh how I missed you my sweet, delicate, heavenly eclairs… Ever since I visited this amazing spot right at closing time (you can read about it here: http://www.foodlovergirl.com/eclair-bakery/), I have been dreaming about their eclairs. I love eclairs, and I have had my share of disappointments with very small amount of filling, or not so tasty […]
After visiting this lovely spot the first time, I did promise myself that I will go back again and again for more of their delicious treats…(you can read more about my first visit here: http://www.foodlovergirl.com/dominique-ansel-kitchen/) And since my mother was visiting, I thought why not introduce her to this delightful place! As we had a […]
I love chocolate. I don’t understand the ones who say otherwise. How can you not love chocolate, am I right? A pastry chef, Jacques Torres, started a chocolate store in Brooklyn, where everything is made from scratch. It is one of my favorite “local” chocolate here in NYC. From all the cute and tasty little […]