My Favorite Hookah Bars in East Village February 15, 2011

Every now and then I like to smoke hookah with a group of friends when I am sick of the booze and or the club scene. Smoking hookah is a very soothing and relaxing activity and when paired with typical Arabic beverages such as mint tea, it really provides a fun but relaxing feel. East Village is endowed with tens of hookah bars from big to small. Here are my top picks.

1. Sultana: This hookah bar has roughly 6 tables and is very dark. It is perfect for chilling out with friends and get immersed in the frangrance of hookah and low-key environment. Hookah here is $15 and if you order the special hookah it is $20. What’s even better, this is a BYOB place with a $5 corkage fee.

2. Horus Cafe: This hookah bar has been in the neighborhood for quite some time. It has belly dancers on the weekends and is always vibrant with tons of customers. The price here is slightly higher but they offer alcohol and entertainment. Therefore, it should be justified.

3. Sahara East: This Hookah bar has an outdoor garden and is perfect for summer and spring. Hookah here is also from $15 to $25 depending on the flavors you choose. They also have a variety of food and beverages here to choose from. The only drawback is they tend to rush you.

4. Habibi Lounge: Habibi Lounge is where I go when I want to smoke hookah but also dance to live DJ music on the weekends. They also have really fun and sexy belly dancing performance. The price here is no different to any other lounge. If you want to smoke hookah but also have the luxury of dancing and watching a nice belly dance performance, I would highly recommend Habibi.

Sultana: 128 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

Horus Cafe: 293 E. 10th St, New York, NY, 100099

Sahara East: 184 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10009

Habibi Lounge: 198 Ave A, New York, NY, 10009

Have Sex in the City October 26, 2009

I was reading New York Magazine and the headline really intrigued me, “The Sexy Diaries – A Critical (But Highly Sympathetic) Reading of New Yorkers’ Sexual Habits and Anxieties”. So I decided to read more. OMG! It is such an interesting experiment by the New York Magazine and you can see how much our technology and social media has impacted sex and sexuality in New York City.Do these tools help or hurt your sex scene? Do they give you more choices?

If you are wondering your iPhone is helping you getting lucky, think again.

http://nymag.com/news/features/sexdiaries/2009/60297/

Halloween in the Big Apple October 15, 2009

Halloween is just right around the corner and it is time to think about what I am going to be this year.  Since I moved to the US in 2003, I have not missed a chance to wear costumes during Halloween. I have been an angel, school girl, belly dancer, Hawaiian hula girl and sexy referee. What do these costumes have in common? They turn a proper woman into a slut for one day.

Isn’t Halloween costumes a form of liberation for women who want to act sexy, slutty, bad ass for one day when they normally can’t? This is probably the only occasion you could wear out a sexy bunny outfit (given you are not a playboy mate), French maid, super tight police dress, hot cheerleader skirt or even naughty sailor suit without getting disapproved looks or comments. And most importantly, you could be whoever you want to be.

So this year, I am still brainstorming on who I want to be. Lady Gaga seems quite easy to imitate and Michael Jackson is going to be very popular. I do know for sure, I will be looking sexy and slutty without any guilt! No judgment on that, please.

My Happy Finds – Finding you the next best thing. August 20, 2009

My Happy Finds – Finding you the next best thing. This is one of the blogs I came across that is truly humorous, interesting, resourceful and representative of Asian Americans in NYC! The blogger offers tips and experience on dating, travel, shopping, dining and more in New York City. If you want to know how Asians roll in NYC, this is a must read!

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