I can't think of a better way to spend President's Day than by taking a quick trip to DC (unless there's a beach in Greece involved, because then I might reconsider.) Ben and I drove down to DC last Saturday for the long holiday weekend (lol jk I worked from my DC office on Monday, … Continue reading 48 hours in DC!
I usually don't eat too much ice cream, but when it comes soft-serve style and in a fish shaped waffle cone filled with red bean paste, I can reconsider. Meet Taiyaki. It's a Chinatown gem that's bringing the Japanese treat "taiyaki" to the streets of New York. It's recognizable by it's freshly baked fish-shaped ice … Continue reading Taiyaki Takeover
1:15 PM ET: Hide your kids, hide your wife: there are Creepers on the loose! Sightings have been reported in Nolita, SoHo and Midtown. Descriptions released by the NYPD say these Creepers are a luxe Bordeaux velvet, complimented by luscious metallic gold details. Stay with The Dana Diaries for live updates on the NYC Creeper take … Continue reading Creep Alert
Who doesn't love a nice cold cider? You've heard me say how much I love craft beer, but there's another drink that's high up on my list: cider. (Just so we're all on the same page, we're talking alcoholic drinks here. Otherwise coffee would take the cake!). If you like sipping on a refreshing cider like … Continue reading Cider Tasting at Angry Orchard
Happy Tuesday, everybody! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are currently having a nice start to the week. I ended up taking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life this weekend and it was incredibly refreshing. Friday evening we packed up the car and headed to the Firefox Mountain … Continue reading Foxfire Mountain House
Ben and I continued our NYC eating excursion this weekend at the Spotted Pig. First thing to know about this West Village gastropub: it does not take reservations and you will WAIT. The first time I tried to get into this joint for dinner (I had been previously for drinks at the bar), there was … Continue reading Cheesin’ for cheeseburgers
If there is one thing Montreal truly does right, it's food. I am in desperate need of a detox after exploring the mouth-watering Montreal food scene (no, but seriously-- since we've gotten back I've bought a ton of fresh fruit and I'm working on eating as raw as possible to recharge my insides!) I've always been a … Continue reading Montreal: Eats
I've found my new favorite brunch spot! Joseph Leonard is everything you would imagine in a quaint West Village brunch joint and more. From the location on the corner of Waverly and Grove, to the atmosphere and decorations, to the food- it's an absolute must-try in my book! Joseph Leonard is literally about the size … Continue reading Joseph Leonard
The "Sunday Scaries" were real yesterday! Just wanted to share some of my favorite pics from this gloomy weekend. I'm always looking for cool graffiti and street art to take pictures of (and with!) and we found some awesome murals in downtown Manhattan. We took these before heading into Alphabet City for some beer and … Continue reading A pop of color
Anybody who knows me knows I LOVE a good ass-kicking, crawl-your-way out of the gym workout. It goes without saying that New York is the best when it comes to finding new, unique classes where you can get your sweat on. Whether you're a yogi, a spinner, a runner or just an unclassified workout enthusiast, … Continue reading Unleashing Some ‘Rage’