Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits with Kids

Last month as I caught up on the April issue of Vogue, I was thumbing through the pages when an article entitled 'Weight Watcher" caught my eye. It was about a mom who put her 7-year-old on a diet. I started right in and the further I read, the more disturbed I became. The writer, a mother of an overweight seven-year-old, described the Weight Watchers-type diet onto which she signed her daughter … [Read more...]

Five for Friday, Elizabeth Stein, purely elizabeth

Fellow IIN grad Elizabeth Stein has a personality so sweet it's no irony she created a line of baking mixes. But they're not like the other baking mixes. purely elizabeth baking mixes are are all-natural, vegan, made with high quality ingredients and free of gluten and refined sugar. And the ancient grain granola is so addictive that it has become a staple in my home. Elizabeth and I first met … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Terroir TriBeCa

In a city with more than 4,000 restaurants, I've always been challenged to find a good wine bar -- and by good I mean one where the wine selection is as good as the food. In TriBeCa, though, I didn't have to wander far to find just that. Terroir TriBeCa is popular among Financial District Happy Hour goers who come in droves and while the wine menu is a bit dizzying, I'm happy to leave that to … [Read more...]

How I Reinvented My Body and Mindset at Chaise23

I never thought I’d say this, but ... I can’t wait to put on a bikini this summer! When I took a hiatus from running last month, I was hopeful that I could find an enjoyable workout to replace it. Negative self talk about my body coupled with my running woes had plagued me all winter and left me looking for a new workout . My only two criteria: 1. I had to enjoy it and 2. It had to deliver … [Read more...]

Five for Friday: Sukey Novogratz,The Well Daily

Every morning I comb the wellness blogs and web sites in search of health and happiness tidbits for the day. I always land at The Well Daily, one of my favorite sources for the latest on wellness trends and information. It's like my daily dose of health and happiness all in one site. In a world where there is so much clutter on the web, The Well does a tremendous job of sharing information in a … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Westville

I have one requirement for weeknight dinners out with friends: it has to be healthy. Weekends can be more lax but I lack to stay on track on weeknights. Last week I accompanied my friend, wedding and event planner Karen Brown, to an event at the Metropolitan Pavilion. After a few hours sipping champagne and tasting cake, we were ready for a wholesome meal. Luckily, one of my favorite … [Read more...]

Chinatown in Pictures

I've never liked Chinatown. It's crowded, dirty and loud. So you can imagine my dismay when I took a hands-on photography workshop that brought me right to the hub. But when I got behind the lens, the crowds were non-existent and the smells didn't matter. For the first time in my eight years as a New Yorker, I saw this neighborhood in a different light. … [Read more...]

Five For Friday: Kate Northrup

I was first acquainted with Kate Northrup two years ago when I saw her speak on a panel. The discussion had turned to spirituality and I remember her confessing that she had decided that checking her email every morning immediately upon waking is a spiritual practice. I chuckled to myself because I, too, fight the urge every morning to go straight for my email. Sometimes the iPhone wins. In that … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Smile To Go

A gem hidden on the fuzzy border between Tribeca and SoHo, Smile To Go isn't your average greasy spoon takeout spot. The unassuming storefront is nestled among the galleries and boutiques that line Howard Street, a tiny, less-traversed passage between Lafayette and Broadway just north of Canal. If it weren't for the lunchtime line that forms outside the tiny space (and a tip from a friend), I may … [Read more...]