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