Author Archive for Linda Grant
Linda Grant and her adopted daughter live in downtown Manhattan. Like so many thousands of people she was laid off in December 2008 from her marketing position at a Tarp bank. While she is in search of her next job, she is writing a book focused on her adoption experience as a Japanese/African American single woman and at her blog New York Single Mom. You can also follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nycsinglemom.
Nordstrom Rack Opens in Union Square
To much anticipated fanfare, Nordstrom’s has finally come to Manhattan albeit a Nordstrom Rack. The store occupies 32,000 square feet once occupied by Virgin Records at Union Square. If you are a bargain shopper, Nordstrom Rack is for you, especially if you are looking for designer duds at discounted prices. Nordstrom Rack sells clothing, shoes [...]
Wind Down at Wined Up Wine Bar
Wined Up bar and restaurant, located in the Flatiron district offers a fun and cool place to stop in for a drink or have a casual meal. You might think you are in the wrong place or at best on a questionable mission to parts unknown as you walk up the steep stairs, passing the [...]
Carnival Presented by Bowlmor
If you are looking for some old-fashioned Coney Island boardwalk-style fun, then look no further than Carnival brought to you by the same folks who run Bowlmor bowling lanes. By day, the venue is kid-friendly and by night an amusing playground for adults Carnival, a 16,000 square foot wonderland offers a dozen boardwalk games including [...]
Big Red Chair Family Series at NYU
New York offers tons of activities for children from museums to Broadway which are well-known but there are so many undiscovered family-friendly entertainment options. Recently, I discovered New York University’s Big Red Chair Family Series when I was looking for birthday events for my daughter. We ended up attending “Darwin“, a touching story of Darwin [...]
Mario’s Restaurant, a Neopolitan favorite on Arthur Avenue – Delicioso
Since I moved to New York, I have been dying to get to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. According to some, it has the best Italian food in the area. Recently, I had the opportunity to eat at one of Arthur Avenue’s landmark restaurants, Mario’s Restaurant. The Migliucci family has been cooking traditional Neopolitan dishes [...]
Great gift ideas from Yunhong Chopsticks
Although, the holidays have long passed, you never know when a fun and interesting gift idea will present itself. While out wandering Chinatown, I happened upon Yunhong Chopsticks on Mott Street. As you can tell by the name, the store sells nothing but chopsticks and not just any chopsticks. The store carries a wide assortment [...]
71 Irving Place Coffee and Tea Bar – Coffee Break Near Union Square
Finding a coffee shop where you can actually find a seat to meet someone for coffee, a little nosh or having a meeting is hard to find. If you need a place near Union Square, check out 71 Irving Place. It is a casual and relaxed alternative to the chain coffee shops where you may [...]
Ballet in the East Village- Peridance New Location Opens
After years of waiting, Peridance has finally opened in new location. The Peridance Capezio Center is now open on E. 13th Street. My daughter has been taking ballet at Peridance since she was four years old but unfortunately at less than ideal, rented space while the renovations took place at the E. 13th Street location. [...]
Pastis – A Meatpacking District Favorite
If you are wandering the Meatpacking district on your way to Highline Park or in need of break after visiting the Apple Store, stop into Pastis for breakfast or lunch. Pastis has been around since 1999 and is one of restaurants opened by Keith McNally of The Odeon, Balthazar Restaurant and Nell’s fame. Pastis has [...]
Baked by Melissa – Pint Sized Cupcakes For Your Tasting Pleasure
This week, Baked by Melissa opened up a new location near Union Square. Baked by Melissa offers miniature-stuffed cupcakes the size of a quarter. Whether you are looking to satisfy a sweet tooth craving or stock up for a party, Baked by Melissa offers 9 flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Flavors [...]
