The Best Harlem Bakery: Lloyd’s Carrot Cake
I first discovered the delicious and very souvenir worthy Lloyd’s Carrot Cake while living not too far away on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. After enjoying the upper part of Central …
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Best Things to do on a Visit to NYC’s Roosevelt Island, a Vacation Right in the City
As we are coming off quarantine in New York City, I will be writing a series of posts focusing on exploring my home city (and finding local souvenirs of course!) …
Best Chocolate Babka Souvenir to Bring Home from New York City
Babka, I hear, has made a comeback, splattered all over Instagram with modern versions and recipes incorporating this traditional dessert. For those unfamiliar with this sweet treat, babka is a …
Where to Buy the Best Rye Bread in New York City: Orwasher’s Bakery
If you’ve been following my souvenir posts, you’ll know that most of my favorite New York City souvenirs are edible. Fortunately, several of my go-to spots are right in my …
Visiting Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Most Fun Thrift Shop, Mother of Junk
Mother of Junk may not be Brooklyn’s best curated thrift shop or even the best priced. But if you’re looking for a fun, jumbled thrift shop to sift through, with …
Shopping and Day Tripping Beacon and the DIA: the Perfect Winter Excursion from NYC
We recently visited Beacon, New York, on a day trip from New York City– in January, on a chilly winter day. Despite the cold, it was an amazing day, filled …