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Your Guide to the 10 Awesomest Vegan Burgers in NYC

Ah… New York. Every holiday I spend there is always such a tease.I usually stay just enough time to get a glimpse of all of the magic the Big Apple has to offer, but never enough to content myself with all of the amazing food.Because yes, New York and Brooklyn are two amazing…

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A Foodie’s One Day Guide to Philadelphia

Sometimes you just need that blast from the past. When I get tired of the endless NYC city scape, my ultimate relaxation is taking the train to Philadelphia.As my college town, Philly has a special place in my heart — full of memories, late night studying and evenings out with friends.My ultimate entrance — walking out of…

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Drink Up At These 5 Riverside NYC Bars

Even though it is located in the North East, New York City can have some oppressively hot days and nights that can only be escaped by either retreating into the confines of a room with the A/C on full blast or by heading to the Hudson or East Rivers to bask in the rivers life…

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It’s Summer in NYC → Time for Summer Cocktails.

(Photo: Chekmark Eats) Let’s face it. As much as you want to drink rosé all day, there are still some other amazing cocktails out there.I’m not saying to neglect the pink, but here are some “appetizers” if you will before you hit the wine bottle.1.Extra Fancy (Williamsburg) Frozemonade.I told you I…

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Where to Satisfy Your Pasta Cravings in NYC if You’re a Starving Artist

Calling New York City a home since 1997, Pepegiallo is one of the most underrated Italian places in Manhattan. Tucked between the 900 square feet galleries in Chelsea, Pepegiallo is a true Italian home kitchen.Hearty Italian food in the city is usually terrible for your wallet, but everything on this menu is under $20.Most…

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12 Beer Spots to Beat the Summer Sun in NYC

(Photo: Brew York New York) Summer has officially arrived in NYC. And despite the torrential downpours, stifling subways, and din of ice cream trucks, there are good things that come with summer in the city — and drinking a cold beer outside just might be the best part.It’s time for the outdoor spaces of some of…

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Cheese, Please! Go Here for Authentic Raclette in NYC

I had my doubts on how legit a raclette could be if made outside of Switzerland, especially after a few recent let downs around NYC (for the record, one glop of melted cheese on a plate is NOT true raclette). But I figured a restaurant named “Raclette” was the best chance I had at getting…

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I Tried Shaved Ice on Sorba — think Ramen — at Koa Restaurant in NYC

Outside my office, there is a restaurant called Koa. Everyday I walk by Koa on my way to and from work.They always have a sign outside highlighting their new summer dish: Koa Original Shaved Ice Sorba.They have a new noodle called Sorba, which is kind of like Ramen, but not.At first I…

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NYC Eats if You’re Ever in a Pickle

I am known for being an unconditional lover of food, with a full appreciation for pretty much all flavors. I pride myself on having an exceptionally high spice tolerance, a strong sweet tooth, and an equally strong craving for extra salty foods — but one flavor I can never get enough of is sour.I firmly believe…

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Whiskey with Me: City Girl in the South

A Lousville, Kentucky Bar Spotlight:  Holy Grale Though I’d made the trip to for the love of whiskey, my longtime friend and gracious host, N. asked if I was open to the Holy Grale for my first bar visit in Kentucky, known for “good beer and good company”.Built in 1905 as a Unitarian church…

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