How to Navigate Public Transportation in New York City

January 16, 2026.Reading time 28 minutes.

Sometimes there’s nothing better than heading to New York City to experience a boost of energy and creativity. I always welcome the opportunity to break out of suburbia. When a family member from Italy stayed with my husband and me for several weeks, we made sure to explain how to use public transportation in New […]

What to See & Do in the West Village in New York City

December 23, 2024.Reading time 13 minutes.

A quick list of recommended restaurants and things to do in the historic West Village of New York City

Lunch at BXL Zoute, the Best Belgian Restaurant in New York City

May 30, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Enjoy Belgian moules frites in Flatiron at BXL Zoute

Travel Photo Diary: New York City

April 25, 2020.Reading time 26 minutes.

A series of moments captured in the Big Apple

Travel Photo Diary: Central Park in Winter

February 22, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Wintry snapshots of Central Park in New York City

Chef Francois Payard Unleashes the ‘Macaronut’ for 2016 Macaron Day

March 20, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

For the 7th annual Macaron Day NYC, pastry chef Francois Payard has raised the bar with the ultimate hybrid confection. Meet the macaron donut, lovingly dubbed as the “macaronut” by social media outlets. It only makes sense that Payard—an accomplished pastry chef as well-decorated and praised as his beautiful pastries—would dream up such a concoction […]