Celeb-Rated: Andrea Strong
By Katie Heffernan, City Editor
A former New York City lawyer, Strong left it all for food in 1999--and her decision turned out to be a success. She now authors the hit dining-scene and food blog, the Strong Buzz and also writes for the "New York Post," "New York Times" and "Gourmet" magazine, among others.
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Five Points
31 Great Jones St, New York, NY
"This is one of my favorite restaurants in New York. It has a great easy vibe, an awesome Greenmarket-driven menu and one of the greatest brunches in the city." -
MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY
"There are a few great things about being a freelancer, and one of them is that you can go to MoMA in the middle of the day in the middle of the week and just walk through the galleries and soak up all the inspiration, emotion and dreams in the work on the walls." -
Tia Pol
205 10th Ave, New York, NY
"It's always crowded with that great energy of a tapas bar in Spain and has the most delicious tapas. Chef Alex Raij's specials, like the suckling pig, will change your life." -
The Little Owl
90 Bedford St, New York, NY
"This eight-table spot is one restaurant that is actually worth the hype. It's really a rare restaurant for its genuine warmth and hospitality and simple Mediterranean menu--killer gravy meatball sliders, and a pork chop that is worthy of a medal of honor." -
Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spa
56 E 4th St, New York, NY
"This nail salon gives great care to your hands and feet, and the atmosphere is serene and peaceful. No harsh lights, no fumes--just soothing candles, bamboo, hardwood floors and big oversized tubs filled with warm milk and honey to soak your tired feet in." -
Hudson River Park Greenway
Hudson River to West Side Hwy, New York, NY
"When I need to get my thoughts in order or just take a break from the world, I go for a run along the Hudson River Park, all the way down to the Statue of Liberty." -
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, New York, NY
"I have always loved going to Gramercy during the holidays or just for a festive drink. The cocktails are delicious, and there is something very civilized and lovely about the entire experience."
