Nana’ Green Tea is where it’s at!
My fave herbalist in New York
My favorite Chinese medicine herbalist in New York is Dr. Frank Lin
who can be found at Lin Sister chinese medicine store in Chinatown New York City.
This store is a magical haven for anyone interested in health, healing and energy medicine.
The address is 4 Bowery and you can just walk in any day,
except Wednesdays, between 10-4 to get a consultation with Frank.
My first time eating Dragon's Beard!
In the spirit of the year of the dragon I headed to East Wind Snack Shop in Brooklyn
to learn more about Dragon's Beard candy.
Making Dragon's Beard requires a special technique.
The owner of East Wind, chef Chris Cheung,
was kind enough to personally make a batch for us to see how it's made!
I also got to taste Dragon's Beard for the first time! To try Dragon's Beard in New York, check out http://www.EastWindSnackShop.Com
Best Halloween Costumes 2023!
Creativity is a human superpower!
Here are the best costumes I could find whilst walking around New York City last night.
Halloween In NYC
Some New Yorker's really make an effort to decorate their houses for Halloween.
Here is a tour of a couple of amazing Halloween decorations I saw while strolling around in New York City.
How To Celebrate Your Birthday In NYC:
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
(☺️👍🥳Thanks for all the birthday wishes❤️❤️)
Seena
A Boost From New York!
Hiking Breakneck Ridge
Just came back from a very relaxing hike in upstate New York. I hiked the Breakneck Ridge trail for the first time with one of my best friends last year. Missed it so much I decided to do it again this week. My friend is abroad so I decided to hike solo, but it turns out there were so many other hikers out this weekend so I definitely wasn’t alone.
If you want to hike the longest trail loop, the one that goes all the way from Breakneck Ridge to Coldspring, I recommend taking an Amtrak train to Breakneck Station. If you do so, you can hike to Coldspring Village, have a meal, and then take the train back from Coldspring station without worries of having to go back and get your car. The Breakneck Ridge trail starts off extremely steep, pictured above.
I stopped at Hudson House River Inn (2 Main Street) in Coldspring for a delicious portobello-mushroom veggie burger before returning to the city.
Wishing you a wonderful fall-season,
Seena
Best Hot Chocolate in New York
It’s autumn in New York! One of my favorite things to do as soon as the temperature drops is to enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate from Saint Ambroeuse. It’s the best! Also recommend the hot chocolate from my other favorite, Angelina, which you can order in an iced version, as well.
Enjoy if you are lucky enough to be here,
or lucky enough to visit in the future!
Fall in New York really is magical.
Love,
Seena
Find my book at Local's
No matter if you are just a visiting kook or a local you can wind down with Rockaway’s best coffee and my poetry book at Local’s Collective (190 Beach 69th St in Rockaway). My faves are their iced latte with almond milk, banana bread and vegan chocolate chip cookie. My book is in their cafe library. It’s also on Amazon if you want to pick up a copy.
It really is the best coffee in Rockaway.
A NYE to Remember
If you happen to be in the greatest city in the world for New Years Eve
I hope you will join me and Seena & The Suits for a spectacular evening at The Beekman Hotel.
The evening is inspired by Moulin Rouge
and you can read more about it and book your tickets via The Beekman Hotel Website.
XO,
Seena
A new plant-based favorite
Finally took the time to check out Le Botaniste and I’m so happy I did. Le Botaniste is a plant-based organic food & natural wine bar with three locations in Manhattan.
I tried their Chili Sin Carne which was delicious! The ingredients are: Brown rice, 3 beans, quinoa, chili sin carne, erzats sour cream, turmeric onion. textured soy protein, miso, onion, garlic, tomato, cilantro. Yum!
A glimpse into my favorite spa in New York
Here’s a short video with some shots I took at my favorite spa in New York; the spa at Mandarin Oriental.
If you’re looking for an oasis of zen in the middle of all the chaos Manhattan has to offer, this is definitely it!
The treatments are amazing and if you are lucky you get to have most of the facilities to yourself like I did this time around.
I recommend coming 45 minutes before your treatment is scheduled for,
so you can warm up your muscles in the Vitality Pool first!
My favorite NYC restaurant
What restaurant in NYC is downtown-cosy, elegant, has consistently amazing food and excellent service? My favorite place L’Artusi of course :) Order anything off the menu and prepare to be wowed. I love the tagliatelle bolognese, the roasted mushrooms with egg, the brussel sprouts and last but not least the Crispy Potatoes with Salsa Bianco (definitely get this no matter what if you like sour cream and onion potato chips).
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I love to sit at the chefs counter, but they also have beautiful tables. Reserve in advance as this place gets packed for the most popular dinner times 1-2 weeks in advance.
L’Artusi 228 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014