Photo by Katherine Mendieta Photography Once upon a time, I had a corner of this blog dedicated to Healthy Hot Spots – local restaurants that served up “healthy-ish” food which at the time was harder to come by. That was then. Now, New York City is ranked among the 20 healthiest US cities and the NYC wellness resources available are… Read More
It’s no secret that I love a good matcha latte. After discovering so many matcha bars serving up this satisfying green tea drink last summer, I’ve been all over the city sampling the best matcha lattes in NYC. But, why matcha? A Japanese tradition, matcha is the highest quality powdered green tea available. It’s high in antioxidants and acts as an… Read More
During the Summer, the beach is my favorite place to be. It’s no secret I’ve visited many of the city’s beaches and scoped out some of the healthiest places to eat and drink. Here are a few of my favorite NYC Beaches and my expert tips for a healthy beach-going experience. Rockaway Beach: The Rockaways, Queens What I love: Hands-down this… Read More
These posts typically re-cap my weekend adventures from workouts to brunch and even some travel. With that in mind, I can’t say this weekend was like any other I’ve ever experienced. It may not have been the kind of weekend that would excite most people, but to me, it was not only exciting but also challenging and humbling. I’ve been hinting… Read More
This year, I celebrate 13 years living in New York City. THIRTEEN years!! To say I’ve always been in love with this city would be untrue. It has tried my patience and my sanity, but it will always have my heart. When I moved here, I had no intention of staying as long as I have. I moved for love,… Read More
I’m not sure which came first, my love of matcha lattes or my love of Cha Cha Matcha, an adorable and kitschy matcha cafe nestled in the heart of Nolita on Broome St. It was a sunny Saturday morning when my husband and I had just finished up breakfast at nearby Two Hands that we stumbled on Cha Cha Matcha… Read More
As the heat index climbed to 100 this weekend, we knew it was time to head toward the beach and escape the city concrete. If you’re not part of the mass exodus to The Hamptons, the beach is your next best option. I’ve always favored Long Beach, a private beach accessible by the Long Island Railroad, but I’ve read good things… Read More
Lately I’ve been thinking about “showing up” and how I “show up” in my life both personally and professionally. Living in a fast-paced city like New York, there are a lot of opportunities and invitations. I can’t possibly attend everything, but I try to be really mindful about what I do commit to. And when I’ve accepted an invitation, I’m fully… Read More
Living in Lower Manhattan for the past six years was glorious but it posed it’s challenges when it came to options for a quick and healthy meal on-the-go. If we wanted that quick and healthy meal to be delivered? Good luck. Now that we’ve moved, the options seem limitless. Of course, I’m still a big fan of cooking at home but when… Read More