When you pass by MarieBelle New York in Tribeca, the scent of cocoa and vanilla fills the air. The has been a staple in NYC for the past year. The company was founded by the ever charming, MarieBelle Lieberman. She’s known as the Empress of Chocolate, but I like to think of her as the “Bruja of Chocolate”. The world […]
The holiday season is a great time to relax and watch movies with your favorite libation. There are so many movies, it’s hard to know which one to watch. So, here are some of my picks for the holidays paired with the perfect libations: The Irishman: Scorsese is back with some of his old friends and when I say old, […]
Share This: Who knew that I had been using balsamic vinegar all wrong. Turns out I’m not the only one. There’s an array of fake and watered down stuff flooding the market. That’s why most people don’t use the original and select the modern imitations. Long story short, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a condiment made by blending grape must […]
As you know I love it French, especially when it comes to food and drink. I wish I had a plane to whisk me away to Paris anytime I wanted to go. Until that wish comes true, I’ll enjoy a bit of France on the Upper East Side by going to Demarchelier. I had the pleasure of being invited to […]
For years it’s been said that you can’t get good Mexican food in New York. As a girl who grew up on Tex-Mex and Mexican food in Texas, I admit that it can be a challenge to find good Mexican grub in the city. It’s ironic that Mexican food in NYC gets such a bum rap, because the culinary history […]
Years ago when I was thinking about colleges, I found out about a town in New York called Ithaca. It may seem strange that a girl from Houston who had never spent time around snow would pick a random town in New York. However, I had my eye on Ithaca College which is known for their theater program not to […]
When you first hear of booze infused ice cream, you might get the feels. It’s something to definitely get excited about. After you calm down, you might wonder if it’s legit or a gimmick. The yummy news is that Tipsy Scoop is the real deal. They even card to make sure people are 21. The popular ice cream shop makes boozy […]
I’m a huge geek when it comes to Joan of Arc. I feel like she’s my spirit animal. When I got a comp ticket to see Saint Joan  produced by the Manhattan Theatre Company, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. In case you don’t know the story of Joan of Arc: Picture a peasant girl with no military background going […]
 I had the pleasure of going to a 5 course lunch preview for Cheese Week at Beaubourg in NYC a few weeks ago. The first course was the star of the lunch, a cheese plate pairing from Michelin star Chef Nicolas Abello that included: Savencia Esquirrou Ossau Iraty Au Lait Cru, Fromagerie Henri Hutin Baby Belletoile Triple Creme, Saint […]
LĂ©gende Wines is kicking ass and taking names. After establishing in Asia and Europe, the wine has hit the United States with a bang. The Bordeaux produced wines come from Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite). The LĂ©gende range comes in five key appellations: Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Blanc, MĂ©doc, Saint-Emilion and Pauillac. I was recently invited to a pairing dinner for the wines […]
There are plenty of bars and lounges in New York City  to enjoy a glass of wine. However if you want to have a wine adventure in an iconic location you should saunter to The Pierre. It’s a luxury hotel that has hosted royalty, celebrities, and heads of states. Long story short, the Pierre is first class all the way. […]
The East coast burger will meet West Coast wine for the third year of Somms and Sliders. It’s Napa Valley wines paired with NYC burgers and what’s not to love about a good burger while sipping fabulous wine. The program will run at select NYC restaurants from October 20th, 2017 to November 5, 2017. I had the pleasure of getting […]
Finland is known for being a magickal destination. This year Finland is celebrating 100 years of independence, so it’s time to celebrate. This September you can give your senses a taste of Finland while in New York City. The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce and Finnish Tech, Design and Art (FTDA), a non-profit organization that promotes Finnish creativity in the […]
Did you know that you can get craft beer made in the heart of Coney Island? Thanks to Coney Island Brewery, there’s some good beer to sip and savor. Their tagline is “Thrill Your Tastebuds”. I’m always up for that. About two years ago the brewery settled into it’s location on Surf Avenue. There are about 8 rotating beers on […]
