Memories from Miami Weekends: Sunshine and Cuban Sandwiches
Every time I go to Miami, I mean to find a souvenir. But when I visit this tropical city, its white sand beaches, crimson sunsets and electric vibe all seduce …
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My Hoboken: Finding Sinatra and the last of Italian American Culture
Sinatra’s Hoboken, My Hoboken Cynics be damned, I love the music of Frank Sinatra. Play me a song and I’ll start swaying, lost in Sinatra’s world of eternal optimism, where …
My Favorite NYC Bagels (and Why You Shouldn’t Fall for the Birthday Cake Bagel)
New York City bagels– sure you’ve heard that they’re “the best” and may have even planned to try one on your visit to the city. But really, how good are …
Sugar Hill Market: Harlem’s Best Artisan Market, a Photo Tour
With so many great flea and artisan markets in New York City, it can be hard to decide which one to browse on a lazy Sunday. For a more intimate …
An Eloise Experience at the Plaza: Afternoon Tea and Shopping
“I am a city child. I live at the Plaza.” So says the pint-size heroine of one of the greatest children’s books ever written, Eloise at the Plaza. The Plaza …
Burgers from a Connecticut Roadside Hamburger Stand (and a Souvenir Recipe)
Road Food in Connecticut: Where there are Travelers, Food will Follow It might surprise you to learn that the small New England state of Connecticut a culinary mecca for lovers …