Category Archives: Upper West Side
Levain Bakery Cinnamon Brioche
Crispy on the outside, but soft, pillowly, buttery on the inside, this subtly sweet brioche is my ideal breakfast fare with a cup of English breakfast tea. Why does everything at Levain taste amazing? Grade: A Location: 167 West 74th St. at … Continue reading
Filed under Erin's Favorites, Upper West Side
Pio Pio
It’s so refreshing to come across a deal for good quality food in New York. My fellow Semester at Sea-ers have been raving about Pio Pio for years now, but it took my friend breaking up with her boyfriend to … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Group Dinner, Upper East Side, Upper West Side
Milos Estiatorio
After rushing down the scaffolding-covered, crowd-ridden street, walking through the glass doors into the expansive white walled space of Milos felt like passing through the gates of Heaven (see for yourself – there’s a virtual tour on the site). That … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Parents in Town, Upper West Side
Marea
Despite the fact that I’m so painfully full, I can’t resist professing how completely blown away I am by my meal at Marea tonight. It has been almost a year to the day since my inaugural visit with my friends Sophia … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Italian, Romantic Date, Seafood, Special Occasion, Upper West Side
Daniel
It’s 10.28pm and I just returned from a truly memorable dining experience at Daniel. My fellow foodie friend, Erin (a.k.a Ketel 2), and I sat down to our table at 6.15pm. Yes, we sat for four hours – but dining … Continue reading



