Hi friends, welcome back! Spring seems to be here in NYC and I am loving it! Two years ago (April 2020) Jon and I walked through Battery Park and discovered so many tulips and beautiful spring blooms, and that post brought me so much joy and hope during the initial lockdowns. I was very excited…
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Signs of Spring in Central Park 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got another seasonal tour of Central Park for you today. Admittedly It was still a little early in the spring season when I meandered through the park, but I had to take advantage of a warmer, sunny day before days of rain. I saw so many beautiful signs of spring…
West Mountain Loop Trail – Hudson Valley Hike
Hi friends, welcome back! As you could probably tell from my recent posts, I’ve been itching to get outside and enjoy the spring weather. I’ve been waiting for the ice to melt so that Jon and I could go hiking in the Hudson Valley and the opportunity finally arose last weekend. We rolled out of…
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Ai Ki Ya NYC – Candy Floss Hot Pot
Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got a unique dining experience to share with you all today. I alluded to this restaurant in my latest Foodie Friday, but I thought it deserved a whole post. I usually dine at American style restaurants, so when Ai Ki Ya invited me for dinner I was very excited to…
Macy’s Annual Flower Show NYC 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! Each year, the Macy’s at Herald Square (34th Street) is adorned with beautiful flower arrangements to celebrate the spring season. Per Macys, “This year’s Macy’s Flower Show will bring floral beauty and dazzling scents together to create a multi-sensory experience”. The free show runs from March 27th until April 10th and…
Foodie Friday: March 2022
Hi friends, welcome back to another addition of my monthly series showcasing all my delicious eats during the month. As you know, one of my favorite parts of living in NYC is the abundance of incredible food, and I’ve been on a mission to try all the best places and share my finds along the…
What’s Up: March 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! March was full of good food, fresh air, and lots of March Madness. The highlight of March was seeing The Music Man on Broadway and going to the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. We’ve had some nicer weather this month and it’s been great to get outside and…
The Iconic NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Tour
Hi friends, welcome back! I finally crossed an item off my NYC bucket list, visiting the renowned New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. I’ve walked by this National Historic Landmark so many times, but haven’t gone in until this excursion. This is the most famous library in NYC and guarded by the iconic…
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My Perfect Day in NYC 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! Two years ago, I shared my perfect day in NYC, and I thought it would be fun to share an updated version now that I’ve been around the block a few more times. I want to make a disclaimer that this day is not quite realistic and includes an assumption that…
NYC Spring Bucket List 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! It’s officially spring, so I thought it would be fun to make a NYC Spring Bucket List. I’m feeling optimistic and waiting for the trees and flowers to bloom, so for now I will just day dream about spring. This past Saturday was the perfect spring weekend and I'm so ready…