Food and the City

Hello! It is a pleasure to join the ranks of the Hungry? City bloggers. I will go by Florence, after the Italian city that fulfills all of a foodie’s dreams (or at least mine). I am a college student first and a food enthusiast second, but this summer I have found myself in Manhattan—where I eagerly enter the famed NYC culinary scene. It doesn’t take an outsider to see that there are exciting food adventures here. My interest in food began at an early age, when my parents encouraged my brother and I to be open to new culinary experiences on European and other exotic vacations. Additionally, my mother is a cooking instructor, and there is never a shortage of good food, wine and conversation in our house. This summer, I hope to review some fun NYC places to eat—all from a student’s perspective, budget and preferences. I’ll be dragging along some friends from school, in addition to my notepad and an empty stomach. Enjoy!