In October 2022, I went to New York for a month (with shorter trips to Washington, Philadelphia, and Chicago). You can find all my old blog posts about this trip here in this archive.
The One With The Countdown App
Countdowns are a good thing. I like countdowns. But they can also be ruthless…
The One with First Impressions
Ever wondered what New York smells like? Find out here.
The One with Agua from Arriba
Help, there’s Agua from Arriba!
The One with the $10 Apartment
In the 1870s, 10$ got you an apartment, now it gets you a pack of Mini Babybel.
Food and Drink, Part I
The first week’s food and drink reviews are in!
Fine Dining I: Atomix (**)
What is it like to dine in a 2 star Korean restaurant?
The One where I See (the Names of) Dead People
Who would you be at a Cultural Memory party?
The One with the Crack Queue
What’s a crack queue and what does it have to do with Liberty Bell?
Food and Drink, Part II
From sad cheesesteaks to cheap beer.
The One with the Beginner’s Guide to Tailgating
Why „Hey, I like your booze“ is a good pick up line.
Food and Drink, Part III
The Street Food Edition.
Fine Dining II: Eleven Madison Park (***)
What is it like to eat at Eleven Madison Park?
The One with the Megalomaniac Master Builder
Who is Robert Moses and what does he have to do with Lord Voldemort?
Food and Drink, Part IV
The one where I finally had what she had.
The One with the Evil Genius #loveislove Strawberry Blonde
I had a hopiphany and I need to talk about it.
The Not So Funny One
Observations on gun violence.
Food and Drink, Part V (the Final One)
From now on, it’s only potatos and Magerquark.