It is one year since Hurricane Maria, but because of this, the headlines for the past week were about the painfully-slow recovery and arguments over fatality statistics. Are things still so bad? The answer is no. At least in Puerto Rico’s capital of San Juan and...
Chocolates, flowers, candied hearts…that’s right, it’s V-day again! Restaurants all over the city make it easier to celebrate by concocting special menus for the holiday, and the options are endless. But not all Valentines are the same, and so we here at Girls Meets...
by Rose Zu | PUBLISHED Feb 4, 2015 | Winter | 4MIN READ
The Northeast may have survived this winter storm, but now we’re in a cold snap and there’s plenty of winter to go. What’s a girl to do in dire circumstances of braving the outside world or staying inside for more soup? How about hot pot instead? A traditional Chinese...
We love brunch, but we have to admit– sometimes it’s good to switch things up a bit. If you’re a fan of Chinese food, you’ve probably heard of dim sum. If you haven’t, never fear! That’s what we’re here for. Dim sum is Cantonese food (Cantonese indicating the...
by Rose Zu | UPDATED Apr 8, 2019 | PUBLISHED Dec 16, 2014 | New York | 3MIN READ
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, a Seoul-based Korean BBQ chain, opened its Manhattan location recently; as of this writing, it is less than a month old, and I was able to go on the second weekend. The number of people there made it seem like it was opening weekend, creating a...
by Rose Zu | PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2014 | Archived | < 1MIN READ
Espoleta, a new Mexican-inspired Spanish wine and tapas bar in Manhattan is warm, cozy (but not tiny!), and romantic. With beautiful interiors to feast your eyes on and some great relaxing jazz for your ears, it’s a perfect place for a date night or an intimate girls’...
