Author Archives: alysonalsop

Oh Levain…a cookie icon in New York City. A cult following, a dozen recipes trying to replicate you at home, and a cookie legend. Obviously we had to try Levain while in NYC. Their menu is simple, only offering a few flavors. As soon as you walk into a store, you are greeted with theContinue reading “Levain”

Name an older institution in New York City…I don’t know if there is one. Serving up pastrami since 1888. While this wasn’t my first time in NYC, this was my first time at Katz. This trip to NYC was all about the food and trying those iconic New York City spots. Since we had aContinue reading “Kat’z Deli”

When you think of New York City it is hard not to think of pizza. And when you think of pizza, this place might come to mind – Joe’s Pizza established in 1975 by Joe (who by the way is straight from Naples). Their original establishment is located on Carmine St (which is also veryContinue reading “Joe’s Pizza”

Located in Brooklyn inside Dekalb Market, you’ll find one of Daigo’s locations. A popular hand roll bar with super fresh and high quality sushi. Daigo is serving up delicious hand rolls, Tokyo style at a standing bar – it is perfect for a quick bite and they are so fast. My husband and I poppedContinue reading “Daigo”

Mexico City is absolutely an underrated city to visit – both for culture and for the food scene. There are so many incredible sites to see around the city like the Xochimilco area to take a canal tour (highly recommend); exploring Coyocan and the food markets (this is also the best spot to grab cricketsContinue reading “Mexico City Eats”

Oh Tokyo, you are one of my favorite places to explore. The food in Tokyo is unreal and also super affordable! Tokyo itself is very overwhelming and there is so much to see and do in the city. The city is pretty easy to navigate though (but don’t trust the map app on your phoneContinue reading “Tokyo Eats”

London is one of those cities that you can find literally any cuisine you want – even cuisines you have probably never heard of. The food scene is the most diverse I have seen from a city and there is so much to try. London is also one of those cities that can be overwhelmingContinue reading “London Eats”

Berlin is one of the most underrated European cities to visit! Both for the culture, the food, and the vibe. Berlin is one of my favorite cities and places to be because of the vibe of the city. I don’t know why Berlin is never on the top of the list for people to travelContinue reading “Berlin Eats”

Milan is probably my favorite Italian city – it is walkable, but is still big enough that there is plenty to do, see, and eat! While most people know Milan for the fashion, the food is not to be slept on – I mean it is Italy after all and the Italian food is stunning.Continue reading “Milan Eats”

Madrid is one of those cities in Spain that I feel gets overshadowed by its more party-vibe sister, Barcelona. I have had the pleasure of visiting both cities multiple times and while Barcelona is stunning and beautiful, as I age, I am more and more drawn to Madrid. The city has so much to offerContinue reading “Madrid Eats”