Anne Raso

Upper East Side

I am a freelance journalist and influencer. My passions are music, food, travel, fashion, beauty and kitsch (not in that order)!

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IL BUCO ALIMENTARI

2 weeks ago | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Speaking of bread, when you sit down at your table you will be brought the most amazing rustic breads ranging anywhere from whole wheat to sourdough to olive. It’s likely that the loaves only came out of the oven five or six hours before you sat down, and when you take a bite, you’ll swear it’s the best bread in town—especially since it is served with opaque herbed deep green EVOO that is reminiscent of pesto.
New York Lifestyles Magazine

1 month ago | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

A SEXY VIBE On my recent trip to Valerie, I was all wide eyed when I saw the ultra-high ceilings, gorgeous lighted mirror behind the bar and matching steps. You get the feeling that you just walked into a 1920s speakeasy as you ease onto a blue or red tufted booth and get offered a cocktail.
New York Lifestyles Magazine

2 months ago | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

On my visit, I fell in love with several dishes but the standouts were the huge Nizuc Cactus Salad featuring Hudson Harvest mixed greens, pea tendrils, crispy quinoa, avocado chunks, pickled cactus and a homemade citrus vinaigrette that is mild enough to let the other ingredients do the talking.
New York Lifestyles Magazine

Feb 1, 2025 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Alice (pronounced “Ah-Lee-Chay”), is located right in the heart of the West Village just a 10-minute walk from Union Square. It’s on a quiet tree-lined street with stunning Federal style townhouses; Alice takes up the whole first floor of one of these townhouses including the former backyard which has been enclosed with a huge skylight on the ceiling.
New York Lifestyles Magazine

Oct 31, 2024 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Chica & The Don is as unforgettable for its colorful surroundings as for its cuisine—a fusion of many distinct types of Latin fare, from Mexican and Puerto Rican to Cuban. You will love dining on comfortable tropical green and yellow velvet couches in the Hollywood Regency Style, surrounded by green tropical foliage. There’s even live Latin music on most nights.
L’INCONTRO BY ROCCO

Sep 30, 2024 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Upper East Side Welcomes Cherished Cuisine By Anne Raso Do you crave Southern Italian food with an upscale flare but also want generous portions? Do you fantasize about the perfect red sauce, or an artichoke stuffed with breadcrumbs and melted cheese in a buttery garlic sauce? What about a dish of extra-large shrimp in a golden wine sauce? We know a place with all the classics and a few unique Italian dishes of their own invention.
PASTA, PASSION & PEDIGREE

Sep 30, 2024 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Trattoria One Fifth has become a downtown “foodies’ favorite” in a brief time. Situated in the lobby of a stunning 1920s Art Deco apartment building (that once housed Anthony Bourdain’s famous Clementine), the romantic lighting, retro look, and spaciousness will immediately make you feel at home and like a sophisticated New Yorker at the same time. Owner/Executive Chef Marc Forgione appreciates this elegant space as much as his guests.
THE GREAT JONES EXPERIENCE

Jun 30, 2024 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Visit The Restaurant at Great Jones Distilling Co. to find a speakeasy vibe and romantic lighting and a menu unlike any other in Manhattan. In fact, the waitstaff will ask if you want a little taste of the bourbon or rye made on the premises. You can tour the facilities before you dine! The Great Jones Distilling Co. products are displayed in large glass bookcases in the 20s-style brown and white tiled foyer just in front of the restaurant.
A MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

May 31, 2024 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

Frena is a cutting-edge Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen that is quite the foodie hotspot of the moment. This restaurant is set in a renovated all-glass storefront that gives a light and airy feeling- and is perfect for people-watching while you dine. Keeping your eyes off the gorgeous, authentic cuisine that includes some hard-to-find Israeli and Moroccan dishes will be hard.
New York Lifestyles Magazine

May 1, 2024 | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Anne Raso

The Alderman is a unique high-end American hub that opened last September in the Motto Times Square Hotel. It is self-proclaimed as an “elevated American diner,” but it oversimplifies what they are doing. It’s quite elegant—think of a Mad Men vibe where gentlemen sip martinis during lunch and ladies linger over big salads and a shared large dessert. The hotel mimics this as it excels in being comfy, cozy, and chic in the middle of the city’s most tourist-driven area.