Author Archives: sydneyohagan
O & Co.
I have never been one of those people who likes obscure music, movies, or books. I am a mainstream kind of gal, and I certainly don’t believe that just because something becomes popular it suddenly stops being cool. Even stranger, … Continue reading
La Esquina
From the outside, La Esquina looks like it could stand to set aside a part of its budget for a little upkeep. The exterior paint is fading and the signs advertising food are missing letters. I am not sure if … Continue reading
Cosmopolitan Cafe
Ever had one of those days when you feel so annoyed by your fellow New Yorkers? A day when too many people stopped to check their text messages halfway up the subway stairs so every other person has to walk … Continue reading
The Shops at Columbus Circle – Time Warner Center
Ah, the mall. This seems like such a cheesy thing for a New Yorker to appreciate – a mall is so suburban, so “middle-America”, so teenager-y. But, maybe it is because as a kid I had to travel two and … Continue reading
The Fountains at the Natural History Museum
As a child I would spend my summer days wandering around my neighborhood totally untethered to my parents. I was usually tagging around after my brother and sister, but there were times when I would explore the neighborhood and surrounding … Continue reading
A Sunny Day
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to take a few hours on a Friday afternoon for myself. I had no appointments. No lunch date. No errands to run. I decided to head downtown to one of my favorite neighborhoods – … Continue reading
Tribeca Treats
Cupcakes, again. Tribeca Treats makes my other favorite cupcakes in New York City. I can’t say I really like any of the rest (I am talking to you, Crumbs). This little shop, situated between Church and West Broadway on Reade … Continue reading
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
When I was a kid I thought all ice cream was good ice cream. It was a big treat when my Mom would buy the big half gallon of neapolitan ice cream in the plastic tub. There were three flavors: … Continue reading
Banh Mi Saigon
My first job after law school was working as a clerk at the Immigration Court in New York City. One of the best things about that job was its close proximity to Chinatown. My fellow clerks and I would eat … Continue reading
Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop
If you didn’t know any better you might walk into the Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop and think “wow, this place really needs an update.” But, if you have lived in New York City for long enough, you know that when you … Continue reading
Goodbye, New York 