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Posts by Sora Vernikoff

A shipboard view of Antarctica. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
Travel
Sora Vernikoff

Antarctica in its Majesty

On Day 5 of my NCL cruise on the Norwegian Star to Antarctica, we began to find ourselves closer to one of our planet’s coldest and least populated continents. The Antarctic Sheet is the largest mass of ice in the world and is up to four miles thick. The continent contains about 90 percent of the planet’s freshwater ice and nearly 70 percent of the total fresh water on Earth. No humans permanently inhabit Antarctica. The folks there are mostly scientists focused on research.

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July 3, 2023
Samson Shipwreck Falkland Islands. Public Domain.
Travel
Sora Vernikoff

Making Memories in The Falklands

I chose a walking tour of Stanley (aka Port Stanley), the capital city of the Falkland Islands. Stanley is located on the island of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope in one of the wettest parts of the islands. The entire population of Stanley is about 3500 people. It’s no wonder I loved being there.

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July 3, 2023
Miniature Art. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
Museums
Sora Vernikoff

Small is Beautiful Miniature Art Exhibition

The New York City “Small is Beautiful, Miniature Art Exhibition”  is the first international exhibition of the work of 32 international miniature artists. Their oeuvre of over 130 pieces of art was presented to the general public in this magical exhibition. After the undisputed success of the #MiniatureArt phenomenon on social media networks, the exhibition offered exclusive access in “real” time to the magical and sometimes unusual worlds of some of the greatest artists of the miniature art movement.

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July 2, 2023
Pollo alla Contadino at La Villeta. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

La Villeta Italian Restaurant

This was one of the best restaurant meals that I’ve had. The combination of the eggplant on the chicken and the melted mozzarella was superb. The vegetables were perfectly prepared, and the roasted potatoes were sublime.

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June 21, 2023
A scene from the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
Travel
Sora Vernikoff

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade

The Mermaid Parade pays tribute to a century of Coney Island ingenuity, revelry, and pageantry by celebrating the artistic vision of the masses. With everything from a crowned King Neptune and Queen Mermaid, fantastical sea creatures and mer-folk, marching bands, and dancing groups, to baby strollers and mechanized floats, the parade showcases the creativity of individuals from the five boroughs and beyond.

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June 21, 2023
A deliciously fresh dessert served at Amata. Photo from AmataNyc.com
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Amata in Midtown

Sometimes you go to a restaurant with no expectations and are pleasantly surprised. That was my experience when I had lunch at Amata, which in Italian means beloved. Amata is located at 209 E. 56th Street, and the food was marvelous!

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June 13, 2023
TBAR NYC. Photo courtesy Tbar.nyc
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

TBar

If you find yourself on the Upper East Side closer to Madison or Fifth definitely check out T-Bar.
It won’t disappoint!

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May 29, 2023
Sarabeth's. Photo courtesy SarabethsRestaurants.com
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Sarabeth’s

Upon entering, I found a warm atmosphere along with a menu of contemporary American breakfast food and a friendly staff. By the way, not only does Sarabeth’s serve breakfast but they serve lunch and dinner every day of the week, as well as weekend brunch with a full bar and specialty cocktails.

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May 29, 2023
Gemma Trattoria Wood Fired Pizza Oven. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria

Gemma Trattoria is an Italian restaurant serving delicious fare on The Bowery Hotel’s ground floor at 335 Bowery in Manhattan.My meal was fabulous. The bread was deliciously, heavily crusted grain, and the avocado puree was divine. The roasted sunflower seeds and lightly shredded radishes were an unbelievably delightful combination.

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February 7, 2023
Bryant Park Grill. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Bryant Park Grill

I highly recommend the Bryant Park Grill with its excellent food. Be sure to make a reservation because even on a Wednesday night it was crowded!

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January 23, 2023
Cotenna Restaurant and Wine Bar. Photo from Cotenna.com
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Cotenna Italian Restaurant

Cotenna is known for some of the finest Italian dishes in town and renowned for its burrata and pasta. They boast a long list of wines as well as a variety of cocktails. While some wines are costly, their food choices are delightfully affordable. The decor is simple while matching the restaurant’s innate elegance on a small scale.

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January 7, 2023
Art Cafe. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Art Cafe

Now that the holidays are upon us, I attended a party at the Arte Cafe at 106 West 73rd Street, right off Columbus Avenue. Located on the Upper West Side, Arte Café is located in a landmark brownstone steps away from beautiful Strawberry Fields. It is celebrating 30 years of family-owned service serving upscale Italian cuisine, including artisanal homemade pizzas and gourmet desserts.

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January 2, 2023

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