Category Archives: New York

Jewish Deli’s in NYC: Katz and Russ & Daughters

Posted on July 17, 2017 by julieovaltrades

An icon open since 1888, Katz’s Delicatessen [205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002] is the place to get Jewish comfort food in NYC. Be sure to hold on to your ticket as you walk in the door, it’s … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mets: The Met, Met Breuer, and Met Cloisters

Posted on July 16, 2017 by julieovaltrades

New York City is notoriously expensive, so I’m always on the hunt for affordable things to see and experience. If you are in the know, there are many amazing museums that offer ‘suggested donation’ admission and others that have free … Continue reading →

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Poke Places in NYC

Posted on July 15, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Ever since visiting Hawaii I have become obsessed with poke. Lucky for me, the poke craze has rolled over the mainland and I can get a little slice of Aloha in a lot of places around New York City. Although … Continue reading →

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Food Courts of NYC

Posted on July 14, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Food courts are great for groups with different tastes or people trying to taste a lot of different dishes in a short amount of time. There are plenty to choose from in New York City, if you’ve already been to … Continue reading →

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Revisiting childhood in Time Square at Kellogg’s NYC

Posted on July 13, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Sometimes I crave poptarts. Is it the actual food I want or the feeling? I’ll walk down the aisles of the grocery store and long for simpler days where I didn’t scan ingredients for devious components and all there was … Continue reading →

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Guide to visiting Montauk, Long island

Posted on July 12, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Montauk is The End. The farthest east you can get on Long Island and the farthest away from your worries. It is the ultimate New York beach town touting six state parks, miles of coastline, fantastic surfing, fishing, seafood restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Troy Kitchen

Posted on December 13, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Another hip spot on the scene in Troy, and this one is a real crowd pleaser: Troy Kitchen [77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180] has something for everything. Enter and decide on why you are here, are you heading to … Continue reading →

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Druthers Brewing Company, Albany NY

Posted on December 7, 2016 by julieovaltrades

After a solid hike there is nothing I want more than mac and cheese. It’s pure comfort, and Druthers [1053 Broadway, Albany NY] does it right. They’re excellent with comfort food and feel in general. On an early evening weekend … Continue reading →

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Lester Park Stromatolites, Saratoga Springs

Posted on November 30, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Once a tourist attraction, now a lonesome roadside ghost town. Lester Park [Lester Park Road Saratoga Springs, NY] showcases ancient fossils, 490 million year-old from the Cambrian Period called stromatolites. These layered rocks were made by blue-green algae on a … Continue reading →

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Harvest & Hearth, Saratoga Springs

Posted on November 29, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Backdrop: the setting sun sinking under Fish Creek and the smell of the wood fired stove. Harvest & Hearth [251 Co Rd 67, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] is the perfect mix between cozy-country and classy-chic. If you sit in the … Continue reading →

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