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The 12 Best Birthday Cakes in NYC

September 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Want to experience one of the best birthday cakes in NYC? As a food critic who’s ordered countless top-notch birthday cakes in the city over the last decade, I can assure you there’s a wide variety to choose from. More importantly, New York City has no shortage of excellent bakeries. And with the advent of […]

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The 16 Best Asian Restaurants in NYC

September 4, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Food lovers never had it so good– New York City is fast becoming one of the best cities in the world for Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pan-Asian cuisine. This is due in part to the cosmopolitan and ever-diversifying population of the city, and also because of Instagram, which has spotlighted so many of the best […]

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The 8 Absolute Best Dumplings in NYC

September 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best dumplings in NYC are found across a constellation of neighborhoods: there’s Chinatown, of course, but also the East Village, Flushing, Financial District, and even Midtown. So where can you go when you want a delicious helping of hot dim sum in the Big Apple? It depends on what neighborhood you want to explore. […]

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The 9 Best Bagels in NYC (Most Famous & Iconic Places)

August 14, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

It took nearly a decade of living in New York City for me to feel confident that I had tried all the worthy bagel shops enough times to confidently curate this guide to NYC’s best bagels. As a food and culture critic, I take this charge seriously! And I’m here to tell you that if […]

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10 Cool New York City Workouts (According To Insiders & Locals)

August 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

When I first moved to New York after college, one of the things I loved most about the city was the incredible array of boutique fitness offerings. Categories of gyms and fitness programs I had never even heard of before– like aquacycling and megaformer pilates– caught my interest. Previously, I was a runner, a yogi, […]

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The Best Tacos in NYC

July 11, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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I know what you’re thinking: tacos are really an L.A. and Austin thing, right? WRONG. For many years, that was certainly the case– but if you still think there aren’t any good tacos in NYC, you haven’t been looking in the right places.   In truth, the very best tacos in NYC could face off against […]

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The Best Ice Cream in NYC: 9 Cool, Weird & Wonderful Shops

June 30, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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There’s nothing more whimsical or reminiscent of childhood than a good ice cream cone. Fortunately, like pizza, ice cream is something of a religion in New York City, whether you’re a kid or an adult. As a result, the best ice cream in NYC runs the gamut from experimental and edgy to foreign-inspired with All-American […]

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NYC’s 8 Best, Most Famous Cookies (& Other Unique Treats)

June 13, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

New York City’s food scene quite literally has something for everyone, as the best chefs and bakers in the world come to this city to prove themselves.  Not unlike the world’s best actors, singers, stylists, musicians, and artists, the city has something of a flair for attracting people with niche talents, and in the baking […]

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An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton

June 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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Known for their fresh air, peace and quiet, and beautiful beaches, the Hamptons are a constellation of coastal villages along the East End of Long Island. This bespoke travel guide spotlights everything you need to know about the area, as well as what to do and how to get there.  With an abundance of beautiful […]

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The 11 Best, Most Charming Yoga Studios in NYC

April 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York is a city full of people who are always rushing around– which is exactly why the best yoga studios in NYC are also some of the best in the country. (Busy people need a place to relax, after all.) As a result of its bustling culture, yoga is not only many New Yorkers’ […]

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