Hi friends, welcome back! June was a fun, busy month for us. We got back into a routine after our trip abroad, spent a long weekend in Montreal, made new friends, and celebrated Jon’s birthday! We also saw Billy Joel perform at Madison Square Garden after buying tickets last November. I was incredibly excited to…
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Brunch at Elite Williamsburg NYC
Hi friends, welcome back! Recently Elite Williamsburg invited me back to check out their summer brunch menu. Jon and I loved our dinner there back in December so we were excited to return for brunch. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was buzzing! There were quite a few birthday groups and the…
NYC Summer Bucket List 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! Yesterday marked the official first day of summer and that means it’s time to make my NYC Summer Bucket List 🙂 On the first day of spring this year it still felt like winter, but it definitely feels like summer now in NYC! It’s getting hot and muggy but everyone seems…
Hunter’s Point South Park and Gantry State Park
Hi friends, welcome back! I ventured to Long Island City back in April in search of the cherry blossoms, but I ended up discovering so much more than some beautiful trees. Long Island City (aka LIC) is across the East River from Manhattan, and one subway stop away from Grand Central. This area used to…
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L.E.A.F. Flower Festival NYC 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! The Meatpacking District was recently filled with gorgeous flowers for the annual L.E.A.F. flower show. The event was held from June 10th – 12th and I went on a beautiful Friday mid-morning when it wasn’t too crowded. I still had to be patient to get the perfect picture, but last year…
NYC Foodie Friday: April & May 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…
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossoms
Hi friends, welcome back! As you know, I’m making my way through my Spring Bucket List and today I’m sharing the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. My friend Liz and I went on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon and it seemed everyone had the same idea as us. The garden was PACKED with…
Pier 57 – NYC’s Largest Rooftop Park
Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got a brand-new NYC park to share with you all today that I previously mentioned in my Little Island Spring post. Pier 57 opened to the public in April 2022 and is located off 15th Street in between Chelsea Piers and Little Island. This rooftop park is almost two acres and…
Mexicue – Delicious NYC Mexican Restaurant
Hi friends, welcome back! Happy Cinco de Mayo! I have a fun and delicious restaurant to share with you all today. Mexicue invited Jon and I in to check out their Midtown location last week, and it was an easy yes because we’re always down for Mexican food! Mexicue started as a food truck and…
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Little Island NYC – Spring 2022
Hi friends, welcome back! I’m sharing another NYC Spring Bucket List item today, a spring tour of Little Island. I previously shared about the history and creation of this unique park in this post, so be sure to check that out for more details. There’s not much new to say about Little Island since my…