All these posts about New York got me daydreaming that I was back in the city. Being the pro-daydreamer that I am, the scenarios I cook up in my head are of the intricate, detail oriented sort. Current subject? What to wear in New York during summer. Temperatures are rising in the Big Apple so…
JAZZED UP IN WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
It was supposed to be only a quick stroll along Washington Square Park. After all, Tita Livy had already shown us the park 7 years prior and I just wanted to take a quick snap. We were on our way to catch the subway back after spending the afternoon exploring the West when we heard it. A live…
DESSERT AND COFFEE IN NEW YORK CITY
“Let’s have coffee or something!” is my go to phrase when trying to schedule catch up sessions or even meetings. I mean, how can anyone say no? The coffee and dessert combo is only bested by coffee, dessert and good company. That “company” need not be another person, sometimes it can be yourself or a book. …
I GOT SOME WEST SIDE LOVE
Although I’m all about the East in Singapore, the same cannot be said about Manhattan. I spent most of my time exploring the West Side and I lo-lo-loved it! Much so that the goal when I move to New York would be to live in the West Village or the Upper West Side. I’m even playing TQ’s…
COASTAL ITALIAN BRUNCH AT SANTINA
Nestled across the High Line’s Gansevoort entrance is Major Food Group’s latest baby, Santina. My knowledge in restaurateurs is pretty much limited to Joe Bastianich (thanks, Master Chef!), but my aunt was quick to fill the gaps. MFG is composed of NYC’s culinary cool kids Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick – the same…
NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU.
Ever since my exchange in Bialystok, I’ve always assumed that I preferred small cities or big towns over the metropolis. Like what I said in this Helsinki blog post, I like how you know it’s a city but it still feels quaint. Given this notion, people are weirded out by how I am super in love with…
BROADWAY OFF!
Have you guys seen the sing off between the casts of Lion King and Aladdin in LaGuardia airport?? See it here if you haven’t. I found it really beautiful, and imagine, that’s just their voices! What more if you watch them on Broadway, in costume, with the set, and with a live orchestra?! After watching the clip,…
CHERRY BLOSSOMS
To be honest, I didn’t think I’d be seeing cherry blossoms anytime soon. I would looove to visit Japan one day but haven’t had the opportunity to do so yet. Enter the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and their super pretty Cherry Walk. As luck would have it, I was there when majority of the trees were in…