Inès on the Upper East Side Our latest coffee shop adventure took us to Inès on the Upper East Side, 74th between 1st and York, to be exact. The cafe itself is charming-- it's the perfect addition to the neighborhood. If you're taking a stroll in the area, you can't miss the shop with its beautiful blue and white awning. But once you get inside, you'll fall in love ...
Variety Coffee + New York City
Our new favorite coffee shop in NYC: Variety Coffee If you've been following us for a while, you know that we love coffee. You might also know that we have an entire Instagram account dedicated to this passion! (Follow us @coffeeshopsofnewyork if you don't already). We love exploring New York through coffee shops, and our latest find is Variety Coffee Roasters on 25th & 7th. The brand is ...
3 Days in Montreal | Canadian Road Trip
I spent a semester studying in Tours, France in college, and I'd yet to visit another French-speaking country since I returned to the U.S. in late 2015. That is, until my mom and I took a trip to Montreal in June. I wondered how much French I would remember, and if I'd be able to communicate with the locals in the French-Canadian city. Turns out, I remembered enough French to get by, and I was ...
Summer Recipes: Whoopie Pies + Fourth of July
I went to school in central Pennsylvania, in the heart of Amish country. I’ve enjoyed my fair share of apple cider, fresh produce from local farms, and, of course, whoopie pies. Whoopie pies, which have roots tracing back to both New England and Pennsylvania Amish communities are a delicious dessert consisting of a sandwich of two chocolate cakes and buttercream frosting in the middle. They’re ...
Grace Farms + New Canaan, CT
Grace Farms is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in New Canaan, Connecticut but this architectural masterpiece is not to be missed if you're in the area. Grace Farms was built as a gift to the local community (entry to the property is free), and it welcomes visitors from all over the world. Guests are welcome to explore the grounds and its various modern structures. On any given ...
Sézane New York City
Sézane in the heart of NoLita has undergone a refresh that's just as lovely as you would imagine. The shop is nestled on a quiet block where, if you are lucky, you can find street parking (for free) right on Elizabeth Street. It's a wonderful spot to savor a shopping experience like it used to be...I don't mean to be nostalgic, but shopping used to be much less frenzied. When you step inside a ...