Category: Writes and Bites

Writes & Bites: Conwell Coffee Hall and tension-filled twists

Illustration by Char Gossage

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where creative writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach reviews a cool writing spot in New York City and tackles a writing topic that’s been weighing on your mind. This week, we look at Conwell Coffee Hall located at 6 Hanover St. in the Financial District.

Writes & Bites: Capital One Café and making the time to write

Illustration by Char Gossage

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where creative writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach reviews a cool writing spot in New York City and tackles a writing topic that’s been weighing on your mind. This week, we look at Capital One Café located at 853 Broadway, overlooking Union Square Park.

Writes & Bites: Bibliotheque and tackling summer writing goals

While there’s nothing wrong with getting comfortable at Bibliotheque, it can be easy to get too comfortable as the summer goes on — especially for us writers. Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at what seems to be the new trend, Bibliotheque, another café-bar-bookstore, located at 54 Mercer St. in SoHo.

Writes & Bites: Boris & Horton and infusing your writing with emotion

Boris & Horton is the best place to soothe your furry, four-legged, wet-nosed withdrawals.

Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at the Williamsburg location of Boris Horton, a dog café, at 510 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn.

Writes & Bites: Brooklyn Farmacy and picking the right project

Brooklyn Farmacy’s menu doesn’t miss a beat. But when everything is so delicious, how do you choose? Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain located at 513 Henry St. in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.

Writes & Bites: Ariston Flowers and nurturing your authorial texture

The thoughtful balance of elements creates a one-of-a-kind texture to Ariston Flowers and Café. Illustration by Char Gossage

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at Ariston Flowers & Café located at 78 Fifth Ave., right across from the University Center.