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Wasabi Sushi & Bento in Times Square!
Have a craving for sushi, but need it fast and on-the-go? Tired of prepackaged sushi that comes in those little plastic boxes with limited variety? You know the kind that pales in comparison to...
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St. Patrick’s Day Parades in NY
This weekend’s weather looks to be nice and if you have an itch to travel upstate to the Hudson Valley area in NY, you’re in for some luck…from the Irish. This weekend and next weekend, there are a...
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Warique: A Peruvian Gem in NYC
While I’ve yet to scale Machu Picchu or try ceviche in Lima (though it’s definitely on my bucket list), the fam and I recently had the opportunity to sample authentic Peruvian cuisine at Warique...
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Wasabi Sushi & Bento Media Give Away!
A few weeks ago, I wrote a review of a great new sushi restaurant located in Times Square: Wasabi Sushi & Bento. Well, if you haven’t had the chance to try it out, here is your perfect...
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Walk this Korea Way – Koreatown, NYC
Koreatown in Midtown Manhattan is one of most eclectic ethnic neighborhoods I’ve explored so far. Where else can you find a conglomerate of karaoke bars, a Parisian bakery with an all Korean staff...
View ArticleWe’re Featured on The Besty!
Culture Weekend was recently featured on The Besty, a site that covers the best restaurants and food recommendations from a select group of foodies and experts! You can read the article here and be...
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Woorijip, Koreatown Buffet
Woorijip Entrance, Koreatown, NYC When’s the last time you’ve eaten at a buffet? For me, it’s been a while. So, you can imagine the nostalgia I experienced when encountering my first Korean food...
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Street Art and Churros in NYC’s Little Mexico
Street art is a big deal these days. It bolsters the aesthetic fabric of a neighborhood, adds interest and makes a statement. Just read this article from The New Yorker about graffiti being the new...
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Whilst in Washington Heights…have Dominican Food at Albert’s Mofongo House!
I normally don’t stop into 24 hour buffet joints when I’m starving and seeking an authentic ethnic food experience in the city, but I was a little down in the dumps, desperate and not in a very...
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My Australian Baking Experience!
I didn’t grow up baking; baking is intimidating. While my mother could throw down on some Southern delicacies—-collard greens with turkey necks, chitterlings and barbecue chicken dishes—she would and...
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A Quick Stroll through NYC’s Little Brazil
The World Cup is starting this week in Brazil making it the perfect excuse for visiting NYC’s Little Brazil. The area known as Little Brazil spans one block on W 46th Street between 5th and 6th...
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The Girl “in” Ipanema
I’m sitting here watching, enviably, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown on CNN. He’s in Bahia, Brazil sipping cocktails, eating fresh lobster with grilled shrimp, all while taking in the beautiful...
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Easy Brazilian Themed Crafts for Kids!
With the World Cup underway in Brazil, it’s a great time to introduce children to Brazilian culture. And one of the easiest ways to keep active kids attentive during a lesson on Brazilian culture is...
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Brazilian Bites for your World Cup Party!
So Brazil isn’t going to win this year’s World Cup and, yes, it saddens me. And though I’m not a huge soccer fan, the few times I do think of the sport, I automagically associate it with Brazil. But...
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Hop Across the Pond to Little Britain in NYC!
Nestled in the West Village–aka Greenwich Village–between 12th and 13th streets is a neighborhood fit for a queen…the Queen of England that is. Little Britain—or Little England as it’s sometimes...
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