The Busy Hedonist is a hectic writer-mom-food lover who is never too busy to cook a mouthwatering dish, seek out the best ingredients or dine at an amazing restaurant—all in this magical city of New York. You just might find a fresh culinary gem as you follow The Busy Hedonist on her food adventures.

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Po in the West Village

I love Cornelia Street, the charming one block street in the West Village. For such a small street, it’s packed with good restaurants, especially Po, the restaurant where Mario Batali basically got his start.
Check out my interview with Po’s Steven Crane in Haute Living, then book a table by the window for a romantic [...]

10 Downing

Have you been to 10 Downing? If you haven’t I highly recommend it. Chef Jonnatan Leiva gives his soulful approach to fresh, local food. And each night of the week he’s offering a special dinner. Tonight’s theme is summer fried chicken, and I’ll definitely be visiting again on either a Sunday or Monday when 10 [...]

Bistro de la Gare

Here’s my review of Bistro de la Gare in Papermag.com
Enjoy!

Cornelia Street restaurants

Cornelia Street. You could easily get lost finding this one-block street that spans from Bleecker to where West 4th juts up to Sixth Avenue. But once you stumble upon this charming, minuscule street that feels removed from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, you’ll find several must-try restaurants. I don’t think there’s another block in [...]