Shecky’s

Native New Yorkers like myself either love or hate L.A. I adore L.A. enough to even be bi-coastal one day...for several reasons: 1. Weather is always glorious (given!). 2. Shecky's needs to be in Hollywood (SATC and Lipstick Jungle aside...can't you see Shecky's producing TV shows?). 3. In & Out Burger. 4. My close friend Ellen lives there and I'm in love with her son. 5.... CONTINUE READING 8

Hotlanta! I was destined to love this city for many reasons. My college roommate Diana was raised in Atlanta, so I was exposed to southern experiences like Chick-fil-A, Waffle House, Sweet Tea and college football early on. And who knew that 10 years after graduation I would meet my boyfriend, John, who is also an Atlanta-area native (Peachtree City, to... CONTINUE READING 12

Growing up in New York City, my friends and I called Miami the sixth borough. A lot of my close girlfriends went to the University of Miami, so I've had the fortune of visiting and getting the lay of this party-land since my college days. A number of (undisclosed!) years have gone by, but it’s still my go-to for a four day getaway when I need... CONTINUE READING 13

Boston again! Love this city for its collegiate coolness, wagamama locations and birth to uber-cool companies for women: 1. Fresh (addicted to their Sake skincare line) 2. BuyWithMe.com (get in on their local deals ASAP) 3. The oh-so-fab Ruelala.com (I look forward to their featured sales every day) 4. Reebok (...have you seen their butt-shaping kicks, Reetone?) 5. Polaroid (want them at Shecky's events to... CONTINUE READING 12

Maybe it’s the government major I chose at Smith College…but trips to D.C. always deepen my gratitude to be an American. After all, what happens in those beautiful white landmark buildings have shaped this powerful country. I always love touristy visits to landmarks like the Capitol and the Smithsonian...and to squeeze in some girl time with the ladies at D.C. Scout (one... CONTINUE READING 19

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and I'd have to agree with that—living spaces, food portions, football and, well, let's just say I felt a tad flat-chested while I was there! In Houston, I found some adorable quaint neighborhoods with great spas, shops and restaurants. We're not coming to Houston this season, but go on our Events page and invite... CONTINUE READING 7

Philly is one of my favorite cities closest to NYC—parts of it have a politically modern feel like something out of Batman's Gotham City, while other neighborhoods are old and historical. But this interesting marriage of two completely different vibes creates a city with amazing food (hometown of Starr Restaurants like Morimoto and Buddakan) great boutiques, artsy theaters, and most... CONTINUE READING 16

What can I say, I am a bit biased when it comes to Upper West Side vs. downtown NYC. I was UWS near Central Park for like 13 years...now as a Nolita resident, I dread going above Houston unless it's for doggy day care or dining at Mario Batali's new Eataly. That said, see my New York faves and get psyched as... CONTINUE READING 16

Never visiting Maine for lobster and sea glass hunting is like never visiting Napa for wine and romance or Italy for pasta and cappuccino. You simply can't live life without experiencing it! But there's more that makes Maine great. It's the kind of laid-back, lacking pretension place with ocean sounds and orange sunsets that gets you meditating just thinking about it.... CONTINUE READING 7

When I think STL, I think beer capital Anheuser-Busch, Wash U's Bears since my boyfriend's dad played for the team, hometown to my girlfriend Buildanest.com founder Rebecca Kousky and Great Day STL that I was on last year. St. Louis may not get a lot of hype, but it's a great hidden gem for many reasons: 1. Everything seems to be free here! The... CONTINUE READING 15