Black Barn for Dinner Parties & How To Stay in Style During the Holidays with Julie Brown NYC
When it comes to food I’m all about the quality and people I get to share it with. In NYC, the options are nearly endless, the ambience is rich, and the space is limited. With that said, once you do find a…
Get Extra Festive with these Holiday Recipes → Caramel Apple Mimosas & More
Let’s Cheers & Nosh! With a chill in the air, seeing my breathe while being wrapped up and cozy means that the holidays are in full swing. Since the season of joy is accompanied with traditions, family, laughter and parties →…
How My Addiction to Coffee Has Improved My Health│ Feeling Bulletproof
It all started with a big box arriving to my doorstep. Ah. The convenience of delivery that automatically puts a smile on my face. Because you know it’s not a bill or an annoying ad. But a gift waiting to…
Everything You Need to Know to Escape to Bermuda
Travel is almost always on my mind. As I love adventures and finding myself in the midst of history’s greatest, most exotic, and ancient destinations. I believe that there is a part of me in every place of the world →…
These 15 Holiday Cooking Tips Are Sure to Impress Your Guests
Cooking a big meal is never easy but always worth it — especially during the holidays! So we sat with expert → Chef John Doherty to enlighten us … His cooking tips are sure to save you time while enhancing the quality…
This Is Where Italy’s Best Vines Grow 🍷 // a Colli Tortonesi Travel Guide
Italy’s best wine grow in Colli Tortonesi. A comune of Piemonte. I hope Italy is on your travel list soon. It’s good to know, that most worthwhile experiences are best recommended by us locals → so believe when I say, one of…
A Taste of the Island Life with Juana Grant in Bermuda // Travel Quotes Included
Hey my East Coasters ♥ Juana here to tell you → the time for travel is now and what better destination than an island two hours away? That’s less than some people’s daily commute — I’m talking ’bout you CT! A week ago,…
6 Places to See Before They Disappear
Collect moments, not things. Travel is always on my mind. It’s the subject of most my daydreams and probably one of the most searched topics in my Google browser — places to see. Things are happening and places are fading….
Canada’s West Coast Is Freaking Awesome | Victoria, BC
Victoria, BC is one of my favorite cities. It satisfies my thirst for outdoor natural beauty while also providing all the amenities and idiosyncrasies of an urban setting. There are a gagillion different activities you can do whether you’re downtown, walking the Harbor, out on…
The Chefs Table // A Black Barn Experience for Food Lovers
Anyone living in New York City will tell you that it’s always, most definitely, all about the experiences. The ones I love most begin with amazing food shared with great company. These organic moments leave you feeling better about yourself,…
The Traditional Italian Recipe to Rigatoni Bolognese
The NY Times recently published a delicious sounding “Italian” recipe Rigatoni With White Bolognese. Though as great as it sounds, as a local I can tell you they got it wrong — this is not an Italian dish. In fact, this recipe does…
The Jeroboam of Chefs, John Doherty │ Black Barn
In a time when it is common for chefs to simply reproduce the innovations of others, the few who speak for themselves through their food become the skilled artists of their time. — Charlie Trotter I walked past the Flatiron…
The Local’s Approach When Traveling to Italy│Come Taste The Sherbeth Festival
As an Italian, I can tell you that the best way to enjoy Italy is the local way. And — if you have’t yet — my suggestion is to start with Sicily and follow the boot of our country from…
Learn How to Pick Tomatoes at the Farmer’s Market with Executive Chef Mateo Bergamini
Fruits and veggies taste best when eaten in-season. Finding the right tomatoes and fresh produce is an important part of cooking a world-class meal at home. We took a trip with Black Barn‘s Executive Chef Mateo Bergamini to the Farmer’s…
This is How London Eats │ Top 10 Spots You Won’t Want to Miss
Culinary innovation is booming and London has a little of it all → Enjoy this list of the 10 best restaurants in London from sushi to the breakfast club … 1. SKETCH If you have always dreamed of an all…
When in Rome, Eat Like the Romans Do! Tips From Locals & More
Like the Italians say → A tavola non si invecchia → translation: You don’t age while seated for a meal. Food makes me happy — I am a girl of taste, smell, and touch — add a great atmosphere and people ♥…
A Taste of France in NYC at Bagatelle | Top ➂ Reasons To Experience
The French lifestyle has always stood the test of time with its elegant ways, Parisian trends, and delicious cuisine. So while I’m in New York and want to satisfy my French cravings, I go to one of my favorite places —…
When in Rome … The Wish-I-Knew Travel Tips List
Rome has not seen a modern building in more than half a century. It is a city frozen in time. — Richard Meier There is so much beauty in the city of Rome ♥ I recently took a trip — my first…
The Ultimate Lunch Club Experience at 837 NYC by Samsung
Hey doosts! Samsung has partnered with some of New York’s finest and most creative chefs to bring us a little 411 on their cooking styles with an ultimate exclusive experience! One you don’t want to miss — and lucky for…
Wanderlust Must-Have Travel Essentials
Hey my travel doosts, wanderlusts, and adventure seeking souls ♥ For the next week, join me on all the adventures overseas to some of the most historic and mythical locations in the world — Rome, Florence, and Athens. To prepare for…