Katie

$10 NYC Chinatown Cheap Eats Challenge

If you’re looking for frugal eats in New York City, Chinatown needs to be at the top of your list.…

3 years ago

New York Snapshots: An Odd National Pretzel Day Encounter

There’s nothing quite like a fresh original Auntie Anne’s pretzel-- soft, warm, slightly buttery, and perfectly salty. Each bite nearly…

3 years ago

The History of New York Bagels

Nothing beats a fresh New York bagel. But where did these circles of joy come from? I dove into the…

3 years ago

East Village Soup Dumpling Crawl

I embarked on an East Village soup dumpling crawl. Check out the journey here!

3 years ago

The Curious History of Xialongbao, AKA Soup Dumplings

Xialongbao, AKA soup dumplings, are an amazing culinary creation. Who invented them and where did they come from? I dove…

3 years ago

The Birthday Questions: Goodbye 28, Hello 29

For every birthday, I asked “The Birthday Questions.” The concept is simple: a series of 4 questions that encourages a…

3 years ago

Trader Joe’s and Subway Drama: Another New York Moment

You never know what will happen when you step onto the New York subway.

3 years ago

Getting a “Yes Man” to Say “No”: Setting Boundaries as a Gig Worker

When I first began my journey in the New York City gig economy, I accepted nearly every job that came…

3 years ago

“I’m So Lucky!”… Or Am I?

“I’m so lucky!”   This is a phrase I've often used to describe my life. My 20s have been chocked…

3 years ago

Lower East Side Fried Chicken Sandwich Crawl

I embarked on a Lower East Side fried chicken sandwich crawl to find the best the neighborhood has to offer.

3 years ago