New York has an amazing food scene! There were so many good places to eat in the city that we were literally spoilt for choice. During our two holidays here, we ate at almost 60 restaurants and cafes (yes we are gluttons) and we have listed our 12 favourite eateries. Read more
The Best Queens One Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
We enjoyed spending one day in Queens, the vibrant borough of New York City. Along with Brooklyn, this is one area that is seldom visited by tourists. This is a huge pity because Queens is famous for its ethnic enclaves of Indians, Colombians, Mexicans, Chinese, and more! Read more
5 Great Places to Eat in Chelsea Market (Manhattan, New York)!
One of our favourite places to eat in New York is Chelsea Market! This large indoor food market is located in the Chelsea neighbourhood. We had fun exploring the amazing variety of food here. Below are five of our favourite places to eat in Chelsea Market, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more
13 Great Places to Eat in Downtown Manhattan!
Manhattan Downtown is famous for its financial district and other iconic landmarks. While touring this area, we came across many great places to eat! Below is a list of our 13 favourite food joints in Downtown Manhattan, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more
16 Great Places to Eat in Midtown Manhattan!
We found plenty of good food in Midtown Manhattan, the iconic neighbourhood of New York City with many famous buildings and attractions. Below is a list of places to eat in Midtown, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more
8 Awesome Places to Eat in Brooklyn for First Timers!
Brooklyn is one of the boroughs of New York City, and there are plenty of great food to eat here! While looking through our Brooklyn food photos, I was almost salivating as I thought about all the good food we ate. We had the best pizzas in Brooklyn, indulged in the most satisfying smoked pork, ate delicious lobster rolls, discovered a famous Ramen restaurant from Japan, and had brunch at two quaint cafes. Brooklyn is definitely able to satisfy every foodie! This is a list of our 8 favourite places to eat in Brooklyn, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more
9 Best Things to Do in Brooklyn for First Timers!
Brooklyn is one of the boroughs of New York City, and there are plenty of fun things to do here. One of our fondest memories of New York was chilling in Brooklyn Bridge Park while admiring the gorgeous Manhattan skyline across the river. We also enjoyed strolling across the Brooklyn Bridge, indulging in delicious food at an open-air food market, and eating some of the best pizzas in New York. And we had the special experience of seeing one of the most spectacular display of Christmas lights we had ever seen in our lives. Below is a list of our favourite things to do in Brooklyn, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more
7 Best Dessert Places in Manhattan, New York City
We came across many tantalizing dessert shops in Manhattan NYC. These served as good pit stops for us to recharge with sweet treats before continuing our exploration of Manhattan. These are seven awesome dessert places we love!
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The Ultimate Walking Guide for Jackson Heights in Queens (New York)!
Jackson Heights is a neighbourhood in Queens (New York). It is arguably one of the most diversified places in the world! Over here, we saw ethnic enclaves of Indians, Latin Americans, Filipinos, and more. And of course we also tried plenty of different cuisines, such as Korean food, Mexican tacos, Indian restaurants, etc.
Before our trip, we were quite unsure about how to explore Jackson Heights. After some research, we managed to come up with a route that allowed us to fully experience the diverse nature of this vibrant enclave. We have outlined our route below, enjoy! Read more
The “High Line” in New York City – Worth a Visit!
The High Line NYC is a linear urban park in Manhattan, New York City. It is built on an abandoned elevated railroad track and runs for about 2.3km. This famous park is considered to be an iconic example of urban landscape architecture. As we walked along the line, we saw many hardy plants and also enjoyed scenic views of the city and Hudson River. Read more
Taiyaki NYC – Japanese Ice Cream Shop in New York City!
It was late at night and we were rushing to Taiyaki NYC, a Japanese ice cream shop in Manhattan, New York City. We arrived at 9.45pm and were really happy to see that it had not closed yet! Read more
Dominique Ansel Bakery – Renowned Pastry Shop in New York City
We love eating sweet stuff, so we were happy to discover Dominique Ansel Bakery, a renowned pastry shop in Manhattan, New York City. Read more
12 Chairs Cafe – Delicious Fusion European / Middle Eastern Food in New York City
12 Chairs was probably one of the nicest cafes we visited in New York City. This cafe serves delicious fusion Middle Eastern / European dishes. We simply loved the casual and comfortable vibe here, and service was wonderful too! Read more
Burger & Lobster NYC – Super Satisfying Lobster and Lobster Roll in New York City
We ate at many great restaurants in New York City, and one of our favourites has got to be Burger & Lobster NYC! This famous joint serves just three items: Burgers, Lobsters, and Lobster Rolls. Read more
Breakroom Burgers & Tacos – Delicious Fusion Tacos in New York City
We visited Breakroom Burgers & Tacos late one night during our trip to New York City, and we simply loved the tacos here! This is a small joint that serves a variety of delicious Mexican fusion tacos and burgers. Read more
12 Best Places to Eat in Manhattan, New York City
We found lots of awesome places to eat in Manhattan, arguably the most vibrant borough of New York City. I am salivating just thinking about all the delicious food we ate! We visited over 50 food joints in Manhattan alone, and below is a list of our top twelve eateries, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more
Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant New York – Best Blueberry Pancakes in the World
It was a cold Sunday morning in New York City and we were waiting outside Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant for our turn to enter the restaurant. Even though we had arrived shortly after the opening time, we still had to wait for about 30 minutes because the restaurant was already fully packed by the time we reached. However, we had heard that this restaurant serves fantastic blueberry pancakes and we were willing to wait in the cold for those famous pancakes! Read more
10 Awesome Places to Eat in Queens, New York City!
Other than being a great cultural district with lots of fun things to do, Queens also offers an amazing variety of delicious food to eat! We found many different cuisines in the various ethnic enclaves here. From Western to Chinese to Indian to Tibetan, there’s bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds. Below is a list of ten awesome places to eat in Queens, categorized by the respective neighbourhoods of Long Island City, Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Flushing. Read more
Penelope Cafe – Awesome Comfort Food in Manhattan, New York City!
Penelope is a rustic cafe in Manhattan (New York City) that serves satisfying comfort food. We dropped by on a early Thursday morning, and it was the perfect way to start the day. Read more
9 Awesome Things to do in Queens (New York City)!
Queens boasts one of the most diverse demographics in the world. Over here, we saw ethnic enclaves of Indians, Chinese, Latin Americans, and more!
With such a diverse population, it is no surprise that Queens has an amazing food scene. Whatever your preference, there is bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds. Visitors can expect to indulge in exotic Indian chaat, authentic Chinese “Ma La Xiang Guo”, Tibetan dumplings, Mediterranean Greek fare, and much more. Read more
Luke’s Lobster FiDi – Fantastic Lobster Rolls in New York City
It was a cold morning in New York City and we were on our way to Luke’s Lobster FiDi. This is a famous seafood shack that serves simple but delicious fresh seafood. It has branches across eight states in USA. Read more
BCD Tofu House NYC – Awesome Korean Restaurant in Manhattan, New York City
It was a cold night in New York City, and we were on our way to BCD Tofu House. This is a popular Korean restaurant located in the vibrant Korea Town of Manhattan. Read more
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory – Delicious New York City Ice Cream in an Awesome Location
Sometimes, you just want to indulge in delicious, no-nonsense ice cream. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, located near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, offers you just that. Read more
“Two Hands Cafe” in New York City – Delicious Healthy Food with Awesome Coffee
There are many awesome cafes in New York City, and Two Hands Cafe is one of them. Read more
Grimaldi’s – Awesome Coal-Fired Brick Oven Pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York City!
It was a nice cool day in Brooklyn and we were on our way to Grimaldi’s, a pizzeria under Brooklyn Bridge that is famous for its pizzas baked in a brick oven using coal fire. Read more