Noteworthy List: Best of 2024
Rounded up all of my 2024 faves, iconic bites, sips, + travel!!!
I started the Noteworthy List to share monthly faves, travel guides, reviews, and so much more. I hope this little substack has inspired you to make life one heck of an experience (even with the smallest upgrades), travel more or expand your palette! I feel beyond lucky to have you guys in my corner. Wishing you all a happy, healthy new year!
NOTEWORTHY THINGS: from fashion to health and of course beauty.
Red Nails: something so chic and sophisticated about having red nails. My fave combo: one coat of OPI Thrill of Brazil followed by one coat of OPI Big Apple Red
A GOOD white tee: a custom embroidered Sezane tee or a classic from Madewell
Wardrobe: I really leaned into curating a capsule wardrobe this year and learned the art of accessorizing as Cass Dimicco, founder of Aureum always says! Staples include: Blazer, good denim, linen pants, this sweater, a good belt, watch, and these boots.
Red Light Mask: this really has transformed my skin, and I love adding it to my wind down routine at night (Code: JASMINE20)
Hair Masking pre workout: throwing in a hair mask and making a slicked bun pre Pilates has been game changer for my hair.
So into the scent “Under the Lemon Trees” by Maison Margiela and Reve by Glossier
Beauty of Joseon for daily sunscreen (it’s the kind that isn’t annoying to put on) and Shishedo Night Cream for evenings.
Lower impact sweats have been doing it for me. Que mat/power sculpt + 12/3/30. The goal is always 10,000 steps.
Recently got the Oura Ring and could not be more obsessed with the data it provides. From understanding my sleep, readiness for the day, stress levels, and most importantly cycle tracking.
NOTEWORTHY BITES OF 2024: simply put, the best things I ate in 2024 in no particular order!
MAWN (Bella Vista, PHL): papaya salad
LIBRAE BAKERY (NOHO, NY): best croissants on the planet
HER PLACE SUPPER CLUB (Center City, PHL): duck breast, red wine sauce, duck leg salad
PALIZZI SOCIAL CLUB (South PHL): spaghetti with crabs
STEVE & COOKIES (Margate, NJ): the ugly tomato, can only get in summer
DIZENGOFF (Center City, PHL): Chocolate Pita French Toast with Labneh whipped cream, fresh fruit
SHIPPYS (Southampton, NY): smash burger, think elevated Big Mac holy cow
TOYOSU MARKET (Tokyo, Japan): every single bite. Notably the sashimi, shell in scallops, and wagyu on a stick
BASTIA (Fishtown, PHL): burrata
THAI DINER (Nolita, NY): Thai Diner Egg sandwich
PICNIC (East Kensington, PHL): best rotisserie chicken in the world
CASTRO (Porto, Portugal): pasteis de nata
CHAR (Fishtown, PHL): vodka sauce pepperoni ZA
PATH (Shibuya, Tokyo): Dutch pancake
MASSARA (Flatiron, NY): cheese makers raviolini
BUTAGUMI (Minato City, Tokyo): the most elite tonkatsu of your life
BRUNETTE (Kingston, NY): trout roe nachos + the fancy hot dog
ROXANNE (Queen Village, PHL): fluke with dinosaur melon + soft serve with caviar
7TH ST BURGER (East Village, NY): double cheeseburger
LUPITA (Lisbon, Portugal): pepperoni pizza
CLAUD (Union Square, NY): koginut mille-feuille with black truffle
VERNICK FISH (Center City, PHL): the most elevated shrimp cocktail of your life
NOTEWORTHY SIPS OF 2024: the best drinks of the year, from caffeine to nightcaps.
OPEN BOOK (Shinjuku, Tokyo): lemon sour with a splash of sake
SANT AMBROEUS (UES, NY): cappuccino
PALIZZI SOCIAL CLUB (South PHL): espresso martini with a brown butter wash
OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY (Shimokitazawa, Tokyo): roasted coffee
LARRYS CAPHE (Brooklyn, NY): iced coconut matcha
CAFE PISELLINO (West Village, NY): espresso martini
DANTE (NYC): the Dante martini
CAFE ZEIT (Old City, PHL): iced matcha
FORIN (Fishtown, PHL): espresso tonic
NOTEWORTHY TRAVEL OF 2024: from roadtrips to our furthest trip yet (hi Japan!). It is such a treat to be able to travel. I love how it has expanded our palettes, mindset, and ability to dive into different cultures.
JAPAN! Truly just the trip of a lifetime. I am dying to go back. This is a place I could definitely go annually. The people, culture, and food are just next level. Also, wow I have never felt so safe in a place. I beg you to add this to your travel list. Japan guide here!
UPSTATE NY! Aidan’s birthday falls in January so we always take a long weekend to celebrate upstate. It reminds me of an elevated Poconos. This year we went to Kingston, I would say two days would be plenty to cover the small town. It’s super charming with a lot of vintage shopping. Great notable bites too (Brunette, Chleo, Lola)! My favorite stop was probably Rough Draft Bar + Books!
PORTUGAL! What an easy trip. There are direct flights out of Philadelphia, the time change isn’t terrible, and public trans is simple. It is stunning in Portugal. We hit Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, and the Douro Valley. I would say Porto was my favorite but if you have time definitely sneak away to Colares and stay at the stunning boutique hotel called Marqi. Portugal guide here!
NEW YORK! Plenty of weekend trips were made here as it is so easy to hop on the Amtrak to the Mecca of food, drinks, and entertainment. There really is no place like NYC.
COLORADO! I was lucky to go on a brand trip this year to Beaver Creek, CO with Macys! It was my first time in Colorado and wow it was just gorgeous. Almost gave Copenhagen vibes.
HAMPTONS! First time there this past summer and wow what a time! It was definitely more woodsy than I imagined. I really loved Shippys, The Wine Stand at Wolffer Estate and walking around in Sag Harbor!
See you in 2025! Lots of love xx Jas