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I went to the viral Pakistani chopped cheese restaurant Nishaan and it was fire

I went to the viral Pakistani chopped cheese restaurant Nishaan and it was fire

I’m a foodie at heart, so it’s like, I’m going to go out of my way on two separate occasions to the up-and-coming Pakistani chopped cheese spot Nishaan to get the perfect shot. And yes, it was worth it (like always). First I had the…

Zhou Xuerong wax figure exhibit at the Wang Contemporary is eerily human

Zhou Xuerong wax figure exhibit at the Wang Contemporary is eerily human

I jokingly tweeted the other day that only in NYC can you go to a highly-anticipated Chinese wax artist exhibition at 1pm and then go get a fluffy cheesecake at 2pm. Because it’s true: every block in the city is an opportunity to see something…

Your NYC flea market guide

Your NYC flea market guide

I love a good flea because one thing could change your whole life—think about it: one second you’re just walking down the street, then the next thing you know you have a new vintage TV from 1960. If you’re really ambitious, you can do all…

The best lobster roll for under $40 is hiding in Island Park

The best lobster roll for under $40 is hiding in Island Park

One of my favorite drama-free trips to the beach from NYC is hands-down Long Beach—if you’re not in the mood to spend $5000 for a weekend in the Hamptons and are sick of the ferry to Rockaway, consider hopping on the LIRR Long Beach Branch…

My First Time at the US Open: A Newbie’s Guide to the Ultimate Tennis Experience

My First Time at the US Open: A Newbie’s Guide to the Ultimate Tennis Experience

I’ll never forget the buzz in the air as I stepped into the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for my first-ever 145th US Open. The vibrant energy of Flushing Meadows, the roar of the crowd, and the sheer scale of this Grand Slam…

Bloomberg DINE: where Wall Street is eating out in NYC according to the Go Factor

Bloomberg DINE: where Wall Street is eating out in NYC according to the Go Factor

As a somewhat veteran of New York City’s dining scene I’ve experienced flavors across every borough from hole-in-the-wall taco joints to Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy. My palate has been forged in the fires of countless tasting menus, late-night pizza runs, and clandestine speakeasy cocktails. When…

An Afternoon at The Bedford: A Former Brooklynite’s Love Letter to Brunch

An Afternoon at The Bedford: A Former Brooklynite’s Love Letter to Brunch

As a former Brooklynite, I’ve come to cherish the ritual of brunch—it’s practically a religion in this borough. And when it comes to finding the perfect spot to indulge in this sacred weekend tradition, The Bedford in Williamsburg is my go-to. Tucked away at 110…

‘Anora’ is powerful because despite it all, it’s actually so realistic nowadays

‘Anora’ is powerful because despite it all, it’s actually so realistic nowadays

Going into Anora having basically no knowledge of the filmmaker / movie prior besides realizing afterwards that Sean Baker also directed Tangerine back in the day and I just so happen to have to written about over 10 years ago (it was shot completely on…

Independent filmmakers make a statement at the box office with the simply horrifying ‘Terrifier 3’

Independent filmmakers make a statement at the box office with the simply horrifying ‘Terrifier 3’

This will be the second film I have seen this year without having seen any of the originals prior, and I gotta say: Terrifier 3 had me nostalgic for other reasons, not only because it was filmed in Panavision anamorphic lenses that makes the whole…

HBO’s ‘The Penguin’ has me fully invested in the war for Gotham City’s underworld

HBO’s ‘The Penguin’ has me fully invested in the war for Gotham City’s underworld

I do not remember the first time I had heard about The Penguin nor did I really know at first that this new HBO show was a continuation of the 2022 Batman movie The Batman until after starting it, but I was just coming off…