It’s been several months since I began contemplating what this would look like, “this” being a potentially self-indulgent format to write about what I’m eating and where I’m eating it, beyond inundating Instagram with the very same content.
The hardest commitment was always to format; I certainly can’t be bothered to hear myself talk or use flash in a restaurant— naturally TikTok was off the table. While we really don’t need more newsletters, I do miss writing, so this felt like the correct leap.
I can’t predict how this will transform over time, but the vague hope is to have a single place to track and share my many thoughts about the restaurants I’ve been to, and those at the top of my list to visit next.
Let’s talk credentials.
For vague context, my google map appears as such:
It is updated every single day, and is littered with green and pink markings in cities I’ve visited and those I haven’t. Naturally, New York is the most impressive, and the most illustrative of the sort of journey I’m on— tracking everywhere I’ve been, and everywhere I want to go— conveniently sorted by the predestined labels on Google maps.
For what it’s worth, this is very much my favorite thing to do in New York and how I spend the majority of my time, money, and social battery.
I will add that I am obsessed with offering restaurant suggestions for any time, any place, any occasion, any city. So now my friends don’t need to indulge me anymore and I can subject all kinds of people to my (un)solicited opinions, instead!
Next, format.
I think this is how it’s going to work, please don’t get mad if I change my mind :)
Each newsletter will have a theme: a specific occasion, neighborhood, food genre (or combination of the three) with a list to follow of my suggestions to fit those criteria, and my experiences at the places I’m citing. Eventually, and with the wishful thinking that I’ll keep at this and people will be interested in reading, I’ll want to take suggestions for themes/ requests for the niche dining experience you are looking for so I can do the research for you!
One thing at a time though— we’ll get there.
In addition, every newsletter will include three new destinations I’ve selected based on what I’ve added to my map/ mental list most recently, or perhaps more longstanding flags that just so happen to be at the front of my conscience.
The newsletter will be a combination of suggestions, reviews, food pics <3, and what’s next for me (which is what I think should be next for you too!)
Enjoy friends, and thank you for reading.
xo Olivia
An important postscript note:
This is just as much my sister, Hallie’s, newsletter as it is mine. I am physically doing the writing, but she is my steadfast dining companion and most of these experiences have been with her. If Hallie weren’t equally obsessed with food, or didn’t live in New York, I’m not confident I’d have any material. She also designed my cute logo!! Everyone say thank you Hallie!
Thank you, Hallie!
Love it and you! And thank you, Hallie! Love you too!