Tracy Kaler

Tracy Kaler is a freelance journalist focused on travel, food, wine, and design. She fell in love with New York as a child and began writing about the city when she moved there in 2007. When Tracy’s not glued to her laptop, she’s likely planning her next food-filled adventure, uncorking a bottle of red, or wandering the streets of NYC. 

Latest Articles

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Historic Restaurants in NYC That Have Withstood the Test of Time

There’s no shortage of history (or food) in the Big Apple. Delicious remnants of the past are evident all over this town. In fact, even though New York is known and respected for its progressive and ever-changing culinary landscape, the city has plenty of old-school establishments living on. Feeling sentimental about the way New York […]

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8 Great Restaurants Near Central Park

Central Park is both the New Yorker’s backyard as well as a notable tourist attraction. The famed 843 acre green space divides two of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods: the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side. And for food-lovers, the blocks surrounding Central Park are teeming with fantastic restaurants. From grab-and-go eateries, to […]

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The Best Spots to Enjoy Afternoon Tea in New York City

Despite the Big Apple’s reputation as a fast-paced, cosmopolitan capital, it also offers a more relaxed and proper experience. We are talking about afternoon tea. Today we share the best places to enjoy afternoon tea in New York City.  Across New York ladies and gents gather daily at various salons around town and leave all […]

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Best Seafood Restaurants in NYC: Dive into our Top 8 Picks

As one of the world’s culinary capitals, New York is a veritable paradise for foodies. You’ll find every cuisine for every type of eater – pescatarians and seafood lovers included. Let’s dive into the best seafood restaurants in NYC! Hungry for a Maine lobster roll? Fancy fish tacos? Or perhaps you prefer seasonal softshell crabs […]

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The Best Bread in NYC: 8 Spots for Doughy Delights

New York could be nicknamed bread city. Whether it’s oversized soft pretzels in Times Square or fluffy loaves of brioche from a pastry shop in Lower Manhattan, delicious bread in NYC is available in all shapes and styles in every borough. Bagels, pizza, and sandwiches; baguettes, seeded rye, sourdough, and croissants; countless iterations saturate all […]

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Our Favorite NYC Restaurants by Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

If there’s one patch of Brooklyn respected for a thriving culinary scene, it’s Williamsburg.   This hot neighborhood situated in the northern section of the borough wasn’t always a destination for some of the best restaurants in Brooklyn, though. In the 1970s and ‘80s, Williamsburg was an industrial site marked by factories and warehouses. Then, starting […]