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The Meatball Shop: A Review

July 18, 2014 by anc49

Photo via Before I delve into my review for The Meatball Shop, I must admit that I am now a carnivore. After a year and a half of pescatarianism, I have begun to eat meat for health reasons. So last week when my friend invited me to dinner at The Meatball Shop, I couldn’t resist the offer because back in my previous carnivore days, I adored quality meatballs and of course, meatball subs. The Meatball Shop has several Manhattan locations, […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: beef, carnivore, manhattan, meatball sandwich, meatballs, mozzarella, new york, nyc, the meatball shop, ues, upper east side

Celebrity Style Inspiration: Blake Lively

April 29, 2014 by anc49

Photo via This week’s style star is Blake Lively. Known for her absurdly chic character Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl and her self-directed style (she doesn’t have a stylist), Lively has created a name for herself in both the worlds of Hollywood and couture. Plus, she’s married to Ryan Reynolds and played Bridget Vreeland in The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, my favorite book series ever. Lively’s style is characterized by flawlessly put together, casual street looks and glamorous red carpet […]

Categories: The Frank Fashionista • Tags: blake lively, bridget vreeland, fashion, gossip girl, hollywood, manhattan, new york, nyc, ryan reynolds, serena van der woodsen, the sisterhood of the traveling pants, upper east side

Sarabeth’s in The Keys: A Review

April 16, 2014 by anc49

My love for Sarabeth’s is no secret; in fact, it’s almost an obsession. I’ve been to the Central Park South and Tribeca locations (still have to cross off Park Avenue South, the Upper East Side and Upper West Side), so I was thrilled when I found out there was a Sarabeth’s in Key West. In fact, my mom and I kind of planned the spring break trip around it. That being said, I will now delve into the finale of […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: central park south, florida, key west, lemon, lemon ricotta pancakes, maple syrup, new york, pancakes, ricotta, sarabeth's, strawberries, the keys, tribeca, upper east side, upper west side

Sprinkles: A Review

August 5, 2013 by anc49

Sprinkles: my favorite cupcakes in Georgetown. Once I located a Manhattan Sprinkles on Yelp, I was so overcome with granulated sugar-ridden memories from D.C. that I walked right over. Delighted as per usual, I took my sweet (ha ha) time to choose a cupcake flavor. Eventually, I listened to the petite angel on my left shoulder and found a happy medium: a mini cupcake. After that laborious decision process, I finally chose strawberry cake with strawberry frosting for two reasons. […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: candace nelson, cupcake, cupcake wars, cupcakes, d.c., food network, georgetown, gourmet, m street, manhattan, mini cupcake, new york, new york city, nyc, sprinkles, strawberry, upper east side

Two Little Red Hens Bakery: A Review

August 4, 2013 by anc49

While researching the best cupcake eateries in Manhattan, I discovered Two Little Red Hens Bakery. As I always do, I put it on my running to-do list of places to sample. One day while strolling in the Upper East Side, I realized that I was right by Two Little Red Hens. I walked right in and had the best cupcake in the city to date. Name: Two Little Red Hens Location: 1652 2nd Ave Time: 2 pm Order: Mini vanilla […]

Categories: The Fabulous Foodie • Tags: bakery, cupcakes, fudge, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, two little red hens, upper east side, vanilla