Worth the Reservation
I’ve always loved discovering new places, not just for the experience itself, but for everything that comes with it. A beautiful restaurant, a quiet hotel stay, getting dressed for the evening, lingering over drinks or dessert, and sharing conversation that somehow stretches longer than either of us expected. Some of my favorite memories have come from moments that felt effortless from the very beginning.
I’m naturally curious when it comes to new places and experiences. Sometimes I’m drawn to elegant restaurants with candlelit dining rooms and impeccable service. Other times, it’s a small hidden spot with a certain energy you can feel the moment you walk in. And sometimes it’s checking into a beautiful hotel, ordering room service, putting on a movie, and enjoying a night that feels separate from the rest of the world for a little while. I appreciate places that make the entire experience feel memorable, not just the reservation itself.
This page is a collection of restaurants, hotels, and experiences I already love, along with many I’ve been wanting to try. I tend to gravitate toward inviting atmospheres, thoughtful details, and places that make you want to stay a little longer than planned. I’m always open to thoughtful recommendations as well, especially if there’s somewhere you genuinely enjoy and think I’d appreciate too.
Either way, they all feel worth experiencing properly.
New York City
Tables for Two
Blue Ribbon Sushi — SoHo
Chinese Tuxedo — Chinatown
Genesis House — Chelsea
The River Café — Brooklyn Heights
Mēdüzā Mediterrania — West Village
Koju — Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Alice — Greenwich Village
Casa Carmen — Tribeca
Limusina — Hudson Yards
Omakase Shihou — Upper West Side
Ambrosia Garden — Astoria, Queens
Naxos Brooklyn — Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The Tusk Bar / Brass — NoMad
Le Coucou — SoHo
Kinjo — DUMBO, Brooklyn
Portale — Chelsea
RH Guesthouse — West Village
Casa Cipriani New York — Financial District
Aman New York — Midtown
The Beekman — Financial District
Stays on My Mind