A Harrowing Tale of the Charmin Times Square Public Restrooms

If you’re not from NYC you might not understand the extreme importance of knowing where a public restroom is at all times at all points of the city. During the holidays the fine folks at Charmin open up an entire storefront in Times Square dedicated to making number one and number two. I just read [...]

An Architectural Timeline

I’m sitting on my sofa next to my window enjoying the sunshine and was struck by the cool view outside of my window. I love how perfectly the buildings are lined up and how they — in order — show the progress of construction in New York City. Right out my window is a little [...]

Garbage Monsters Come to Life in NYC

Feeling deflated on this Monday afternoon? Put some wind in your sails by watching these amazing pieces of art come to life on the NYC street. From New York Magazine: “Call us boring and simple-minded, but before we saw the work of street artist Joshua Allen Harris we never once considered the artistic possibilities of [...]

S’Mac Brings Cheesy Goodness to NYC

There are a ton of little specialty restaurants sprinkled around New York City – each focusing on one staple dish or ingredient. From grilled cheese to PB&J anyone can find a place that perfects their favorite food. Last week I found a good one… S’MAC serves up some irresistible mac ‘n cheese in Manhattan’s East [...]

Summer Friday: A Broker’s Insight Into Renting in NYC

Every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day I’m going to be featuring “guest bloggers” as a part of my “Summer Fridays” series. This week’s entry comes from certified real estate expert and friend Endre Boksay who shares insider tips for finding the perfect apartment in New York City. For those of us that live [...]

Test Driving the Smart Fortwo Passion Cabriolet

This past weekend I was lucky enough to have a car in the city! The kind folks at SmartUSA lent me a Smart Fortwo Passion Cabriolet for the entire weekend so I could test it out and enjoy all of its features. Clearly I invited Carolyn to join me as I took it for a [...]

My New Apartment

Been super busy the last week or so. As some of you know I moved to a new apartment all by my lonesome. I’ve been spending most of my free time organizing the new space and realizing how little furniture I actually have! Here’s a little glimpse of my new place on 47th street… Living [...]

Open Casting Call for ‘Sex & the City 2′

Tragic fashion wannabes and unemployed writers rejoice! You can now have your chance to appear alongside Carrie Bradshaw in the second Sex And The City movie! Check out the press release I just received: Think you’ve got the look?! Show off your sense of style in the newest Sex And The City movie filming in [...]

Summer Friday: Birthday Dinner Debacles

Every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day I’m going to be featuring “guest bloggers” as a part of my “Summer Fridays” series. This week’s post comes from Jacob, who recently celebrated his birthday. He shares with us the do’s and don’ts of choosing a birthday party location and why it can be such a [...]

Sweet Emily’s Offers Cute and Yummy Dining Experience

There are so many places to eat in New York City that finding a new place is almost overwhelming at times. So when a friend recommends a place to eat I always take their suggestion very seriously. This week my friend Kelly suggested a newish restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen called Sweet Emily’s. Located at 351 [...]