Marisa Tom | November 21, 2011 12:50 pmI hope I'm not the only one who places equal importance on Thanksgiving dinner's pumpkin pie closer as much as I do a moist turkey fresh from the oven, well-executed stuffing, and a great heaping helping of whipped mashed potatoes. Although it proves quite the portion control challenge, saving room for a big 'ol bite of that perfectly spiced and flaky crust pumpkin pie presents the just-right note to end your feast and begin your journey to a tryptophan-induced food coma land. Here are five city locales that make a mean pumpkin pie — the kind that will, in fact, make you push yourself to the very limits of dining sanity.Read More
Marisa Tom | January 20, 2011 8:06 amFor you and your SO, Valentine's Day may not be a day for over-the-top overtures of love, glitz, and glamour (if it is, check out my romantic recommendations). Nevertheless, it's nice to spend the evening with your paramour doing low-key, fun, couple-y things. If you're opting for a more casual outing, here's a rundown of places to drink, dine, and canoodle — without the high maintenance or strict dress code.Read More