For the first time since being on Instagram, I was actually influenced to make a purchase. When I saw a jar of cardamom-saffron marmalade on General Irving’s page, I told myself that I absolutely needed a jar of it—and I don’t even like jam or preserves! So I took a long walk on the warmest … Continue reading General Irving
At the intersection of Myrtle, Central, and Dekalb Avenues in Bushwick, there is a magical little plant shop called Little Shop of Soil. Inside, you will find a green wonderland and enough pretty pots and planters for you, no matter who you may be. The name of the store is a play on Little Shop … Continue reading Little Shop of Soil
I’ve lived in New York for almost six years now and I’ve been in nine different homes (if you decide to count college dorm situations) in several neighborhoods. I’ve never found a go-to bagel shop near any apartment I’ve loved enough to frequent on lazy Sunday mornings for breakfast. That’s not to say I haven’t … Continue reading Slow Rise
Remember how at the beginning of the pandemic last year, we all seemed to go into a culinary craze? Most of us started cooking and baking more often than before at home, whether it was homemade pasta or banana bread. Some of us got really into it and started baking for neighbors or made an … Continue reading Apartment 3 Pizza: Pies for Good
One of my favorite bars in Queens, or honestly in New York City, was The Seneca. After a hiatus, they have returned as a general store with an emphasis on local and handmade goods. Before the said hiatus, I had a lot of unique drinks at The Seneca including lemon-lavender beer and rumsicles—which are basically … Continue reading The Seneca
Shin Hye Away 