Dena Levitz

Dena Levitz is a journalist, events producer and yoga teacher based in New York City. As a writer, her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Eater, Smithsonian Magazine, Narratively, PBS Mediashift, Bloomberg News, etc. She's written everything from breaking news stories to longer features to personal essays on a range of topics including the search for love, driverless cars and solo pilgrimage walks.

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September 10, 2026

10 Yoga Instructor Approved Places to Eat in NYC

Bend, stretch, fold, and work up an appetite.

August 28, 2026

NYC Starter Pack: The Best Dumplings Below 14th Street

Where to find these delightful pockets of joy.

May 14, 2026

Dig Into the Best Dumplings Above 14th Street

NYC Starter Pack: All your dumpling needs, uptown.

May 1, 2026

NYC Starter Pack: 10 Bagel Shops You Need to Know

Plain, everything, shmear, butter, and everything else that makes a New York bagel sing.

April 1, 2026

NYC Starter Pack: 10 Places to Get a Great Bodega BEC

Famed foodie Anthony Bourdain referred to this sandwich as a “beloved heap of oozing awesome,” and we couldn’t agree more.