Weekend Recap: China Through The Looking Glass
Every summer, a new costume exhibit emerges at The Met for a limited run. China: Through The Looking Glass is an exhibition featuring more than 140 examples of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear alongside Chinese art. Filmic representations of China are incorporated throughout to reveal how our visions of China are framed by narratives that draw upon
Foodie Snapshot: SkyIce Sweet & Savory
SkyIce Sweet & Savory is best known for their desserts (this little cafe also serves Thai dishes), including their assortment of ice cream and sorbet. Five Scoop Platter – Lychee Rose Sorbet, Banana Nutella, White Miso Almond, Green Tea, Thai Tea | My favorite flavor from the bunch is Lychee Rose Sorbet! Mango Sticky Rice
Bowery Meat Company
Nestled on 1st Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue is the Bowery Meat Company. Having wanted to visit this restaurant for a little over a month, the beau & I decided to finally visit the restaurant for an impromptu dinner date. It was a Friday night and we were able to make last minute reservations
FlyingTiger’s Grand Opening In Flatiron
FlyingTiger opened its doors in Flatiron this week! The Danish home store has stores all across Europe and has now brought their kitschy, inexpensive products to the States. The ribbon was cut and the store was quickly filled with shoppers excited to welcome the home store to the neighborhood. The store was laid out in
Shakespeare In The Park | Much Ado About Nothing
Last week, we were lucky enough to score ticket’s to The Public Theater’s Shakespeare In The Park! Every summer the company puts together two performances at the Delacorte Theater inside Central Park in which the public can enjoy for free! You can only get tickets the day of the performance and there are two ways
Sunday Funday at the New York Botanical Garden
The weather in the city has slowly started to warm up & it’s starting to feel more like spring! That means longer days + more fun in the sun! New York City in the spring is probably my favorite time in the city.. I seem to fall in love all over again every day! This
Happy New Year!
It’s nearly 3 weeks into the new year and FINALLY(!) I have a chance to update my blog and what not. I’m still in the middle of putting up a post of our feast at Momofuku Ssam Bar and pictures from our Dirty Santa Party but soon enough, they’ll be up! So what have I
Holidays in NYC
It’s crazy how early you start to feel the holiday season while you’re in New York City. The chilly weather came in September, it snowed in October, and shortly after Halloween, holiday lights and Christmas trees/ornaments have been put up along the streets and on storefronts. I’m excited to be out in the city during
Quickie on Zoey
Finally, I’ve been able to update my blog through my phone! I haven’t been able to find to use my laptop for anything so I’m actually quite thrilled. Just to test out this nifty app on my phone, I wanted to update you all on how Zoey has been doing in the city. About a
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Hi! I'm Mariel, a thirty-something working & living in Manhattan. I write about my lifestyle in the city, beauty, and wellness! - xo, MM
