• Food+Drink

    Where to Eat in NYC: Coppelia

    Chef’s Julian Medina and Louis Skibar have created a gem with Coppelia, a 24-hour Latin and Cuban Diner in Chelsea. Address: 207 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011 The interior of Coppelia has a truly energetic atmosphere. It is colored with vibrant hues and was able to give me summer vibes even in the cold New York winter. On the night I visited, they were pretty busy. They don’t take reservations, but even on a packed Saturday night, our party only waited around 20 minutes to be seated. The seating is booth style which adds a comfortable and relaxed ambiance to the place. We came for dinnertime, but they…

  • Travel

    Quick Trips: A Weekend in New York City

    I’m currently reminiscing on the days before the world turned upside down. Not too long ago we were outside,  free to roam the streets, and we could TRAVEL. I’m still living through the last trip that I took, and I’m counting the days until I can make another one. February of this year I decided to take a short weekend trip up to New York to celebrate my birthday with a good friend of mine who lives in the city. What better way to bring in a new year of life than with a little college reunion and some spontaneity? Getting There Part of the allure of living on the…