Tag: Melissa Limberg

Korean Express – Upper East Side – 807 Lexington Ave.

By Melissa Limberg There might be a rare case in which you’re wandering around the Upper East Side and think, “Damn, I could really go for some kimbap.” There are times when I, myself, get an overwhelming craving for kimchi.  “But where,” you may ask, “do I find […]

The Plaza Hotel – Palm Court – Midtown East – 768 5th Ave.

By Melissa Limberg Ever since I was a little girl reading Eloise, I’ve dreamed of The Plaza.  As I grew older I realized it was even cooler because Kevin Bannister stayed there in Home Alone. It would be a while before I knew that it was a symbol […]

Remembrance

By Melissa Limberg The best thing about living in New York City is everything. Its knowing when you walk down the street that you tread on sidewalks that shaped a nation. Its looking around and knowing that everyone here has their own dream that fuels the fire. Its […]

Catch – Meatpacking District – 21 9th Ave

By Melissa Limberg When I have the opportunity to go to one of the most exclusive and talked about new restaurants in Manhattan – of course I’m going to go.  I didn’t know much about Catch other than if it was good enough for Carmelo Anthony, it was […]

Home Sweet Home – Lower East Side (131 Chrystie St)

Sometimes, I feel like Rihanna.  Not because I’m a worldwide musical success, but because there are nights when “I just wanna dance – I don’t really care.” This need for carefree gyration is fed by a fantastic little cubby hole of a bar deep in the lower east side where the streets seem to have forgotten how to make a sensible grid.