*** There’s still time to check out the Kusama: Cosmic Nature exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden–and you absolutely should. *** I’ve been a fan of Yayoi Kusama’s work since 2012, when I visited the Whitney Museum for a retrospective of her work.  So I was very glad to learn that she was being … Continue reading Kusama at the New York Botanical Garden – Art & Plants! →

If you are traveling through JFK airport (or if you just find yourself in Queens for any reason at all) and you have some time for a meal, it is an excellent use of your time to stop by the TWA Hotel and eat at the Paris Cafe.

We rebooked at the last minute to Key West, which is a perfectly fine alternative for Americans whose travel documents are not in order.

A Cake Chef cannoli is a step above. We think it’s because the shop adds extra vanilla or cinnamon to their filling, but we’re not sure, and we there’s no need to pry.

Tucked away in an alley off the main street of East Hampton, New York, sits a pub that serves a very delicious delectation.

This month, if you’re up for it, discover the many treasures brightening the spaces of New York’s galleries, art fairs, restaurants and museums.

Here, Nuhma Tuazon, owner of Nuhma NYC, offers her delicious take on Matzo Ball Soup, a Passover classic.

A Jucy Lucy (spelled correctly) is a slow-cooked cheddar burger with a simple surprise: the cheese is placed and melted inside the patty. 

Having read and enjoyed his Novel Advice, I emailed Jay Bushman to see if he’d be up for answering some questions.  Kindly, he agreed.

These burgers are beloved – found on many a best list. And they really do hold up to their reputation.